Laboratory Researcher

Nuffield Department of Clinical Neurosciences (NDCN) - John Radcliffe Hospital, Headington, Oxford, OX3 9DU.

We are seeking a laboratory based researcher to work in the Wolfson Centre for Prevention of Stroke and Dementia (CPSD), a division within the Nuffield Department of Clinical Neurosciences, University of Oxford. CPSD is situated within a purpose-built research centre on the John Radcliffe site, providing office space, clinical research rooms and laboratories to support various large cohort studies and biobanks focusing on cerebrovascular disease in the Thames Valley region. https://www.ndcn.ox.ac.uk/divisions/cpsd 

You will be responsible for liaising with both clinical and support staff, processing bloods obtained for research purposes, performing dedicated biomarker assays and analysing the results. The role involves adapting and optimising experimental protocols, troubleshooting technical problems, collecting and analysing data, contributing to experimental design and research planning, and communicating findings with collaborators. Responsibilities also include organizing the day-to-day running of the laboratory, including equipment maintenance, stock control and ordering. 

It is essential that you hold a degree in a relevant biological science subject, together with practical experience working in a biological research laboratory processing patient derived blood and tissue. You should have good organisational and communication skills, and the ability to follow and adapt experimental protocols and troubleshoot technical problems. 

Applications for this vacancy should be made online and you will need to upload a supporting statement and CV. Your supporting statement must explain how you meet each of the selection criteria for the post using examples of your skills and experience. Please restrict your documentation to your CV and supporting statement only. Any other documents will be requested at a later date. 

This post is offered on a part time basis (22.5hrs/wk) on a fixed term contract until March 31st 2028 and is funded by the NIHR Oxford Biomedical Research Centre.  

Please contact Dr Louise Silver louise.silver@ndcn.ox.ac.uk for further information. 

Only applications received before 12.00 midday on Tuesday 17th November 2026 will be considered. Interviews will be held as soon as possible thereafter.  

Please see the below 'Job Description' for further details on the responsibilities and selection criteria, as well as further information about the university and how to apply.  

For any queries regarding visa sponsorship, HR and the University's Staff Immigration Team will provide advice and assistance when the chosen candidate for the role has been identified.

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