Research Technician

3 weeks ago


Oxford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom University of Oxford Full time

About the role
The Department of Biology is seeking to recruit a Research Technician.

This is a full-time post, funded by the Gatsby Charitable Foundation and the John Fell Fund for 12 months, working under the direction of Dr.

Tina Schreier in the Department of Biology, University of Oxford, South Parks Road, Oxford OX1 3RB.

The responsibilities/duties of the postholder will be to undertake research work as directed by the supervisor.

The postholder will provide support in establishing an efficient transformation protocol for the C4 plant Gynandropsis gynandra. The work will primarily involve plant transformation and tissue culture.



About you

The postholder should have experience of plant tissue culture and a proven record of successfully maintaining sterile in vitro cultures.

Molecular biology skills and experience of working with minimal supervision are required, along with the ability to work co-operatively as part of a team and to learn new methods and skills.

A proven track record of accurate record keeping, and data analysis is essential.

The successful applicant will have good communication skills and will be educated to at least A-level or equivalent qualification in science.



How to apply

Applications for this vacancy are to be made online via our e-recruitment system, and should include the application letter, a CV, a list addressing the job criteria, and names of two academic references.

Where Covid-19 has resulted in substantial disruption to your work or research outputs, please explain this by providing an additional paragraph in your supporting statement.


The University of Oxford is committed to equality and valuing diversity. All applicants will be judged on merit, according to the selection criteria.

This post is a 12-month fixed term contract, full-time position and is available from 01 June 2024.

The closing date for applications is 12.00 noon on Tuesday 07 May 2024.

Informal enquiries should be directed to Dr Tina Schreier at:
£28,759 to £33,966 per annum (Grade 5)

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