Postgraduate Research Assistant

1 month ago


Oxford, United Kingdom University of Oxford Full time

We are seeking a highly motivated Research Assistant to work on the role of GPCR calcitonin receptor in human and murine myocardium; it will also explore the role of filamin A and C, and Receptor-Activity-Modifying-Proteins (RAMPs) in myocardial remodelling in atrial fibrillation (e.g., fibrosis).

You will be expected to hold a BSc 2:1 or higher and / or MSc degree in a relevant discipline (i.e. Developmental, Molecular and Cell Biology or Natural Sciences) and demonstrate independence and proficiency in a number of cellular and molecular biology techniques, such as isolation, culture and complex functional cellular assay in primary human and mouse cardiac fibroblasts and myocytes, immunoblotting and immunoprecipitation, cloning and mutagenesis, PCR and qRT-PCR, as well as proven experience in recruiting and consenting patients for research.

This is a full time appointment on a fixed term contract until 14 November 2027 years funded by the British Heart Foundation (BHF) and you will be based at the West Wing, John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford, OX3 9DU.

Applications for this vacancy are to be made online; you will be required to upload a CV and supporting statement which explains how you meet the selection criteria for the post.

The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer



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