Research Assistant in Cardiovascular Nanomedicine

Location: RDM Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, Centre for Human Genetics, Oxford, OX3 7BN

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated and enthusiastic Research Assistant in Cardiovascular Nanomedicine to join the internationally recognised research teams within the Division of Cardiovascular Medicine (CVM), University of Oxford. CVM is renowned for its excellence in translational and clinical cardiovascular research, delivering innovative studies that improve patient care and outcomes worldwide.

About the role

As Research Assistant, you play a key role in supporting Professor Keith Channon and Dr Tanveer Tabish to investigate nitric oxide-releasing nanomedicines for cardiovascular therapeutics. The work will focus on cell culture, functional and molecular assays, microscopy and ex-vivo vascular studies.

Responsibilities will include measuring nitric oxide-dependent signalling using cGMP assays and downstream protein readouts such as VASP phosphorylation, in addition to performing qPCR, ELISA, Western blotting, and RNA and protein extraction to investigate molecular responses and inflammatory activity. The postholder will work closely with laboratory researchers within a multidisciplinary environment.

About you

The successful Research Assistant must hold a relevant degree in biomedical sciences, cell biology, pharmacology, physiology or a related discipline, alongside relevant laboratory research experience. Experience in handling biological samples or tissues, with an understanding of sample traceability and the procedures required for safe and responsible laboratory work is also essential. Experience in primary endothelial cell culture, including HUVECs or other vascular cell models will be an advantage.

This is a full-time appointment on a fixed-term contract until 3rd October 2027. The Research Assistant will be based at the Centre for Human Genetics, OX3 7BN.

How to apply

Applications for this vacancy are to be made online via the University website; you will be required to upload your CV and a supporting statement that explains how you meet the selection criteria for the post. CVs alone will not be considered.

Only applications received before midday on 2nd November 2026 can be considered.

Interviews are scheduled to take place shortly thereafter.

For informal enquiries about this position, please contact –

Dr Tanveer Tabish – tanveer.tabish@cardiov.ox.ac.uk

Georgia Broom – cvm_personnel@cardiov.ox.ac.uk

We are committed to ensuring that our recruitment processes are inclusive and accessible. If you require the job description or any other materials in an alternative format, or if you would like to request any adjustments to support you through the application or interview process, please contact the recruitment team at cvm_personnel@cardiov.ox.ac.uk.

The University of Oxford offers a comprehensive range of competitive benefits available to all members of staff designed to support both professional and personal wellbeing. Benefits include:

•    Generous family leave schemes, including maternity, paternity, adoption, and carers’ leave
•    38 days of annual leave, plus additional leave for continuous service
•    Membership of a highly competitive pension scheme
•    Oxford Living Wage assurance
•    Annual cost-of-living reviews and automatic salary increments up to the top of the grade
•    Extensive training and professional development opportunities
•    Travel support schemes and a wide range of transport discounts, including bus, train, and bicycle travel

Committed to equality and valuing diversity

We welcome applications from individuals from all backgrounds, including those under-represented within higher education. No applicant or member of staff shall be unlawfully discriminated against on the basis of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.

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