Postgraduate Research Assistant

2 weeks ago

Oxford OX, United Kingdom University of Oxford Full time £35,000 - £40,000 per year

We are seeking a highly motivated Postgraduate Research Assistant with expertise and interest in Cardiovascular Medicine to join the Channon research group. You will be based in the British Heart Foundation laboratories in the Centre for Human Genetics, a state-of-the-art research facility on the University's Old Road Campus.

Together with a Postdoctoral Research Fellow, the post-holder will investigate the role of novel candidate genes in cardiovascular disease using in vitro cell based models, molecular, and biochemical techniques. Your responsibilities will include generation, maintenance and characterisation of primary and immortalised cell cultures, in addition to day-to-day laboratory maintenance, including setting-up equipment, re-ordering lab supplies.

The post-holder is required to hold a BSc in a relevant discipline (Biochemistry, Molecular and Cell Biology, or Natural Sciences), and will gather, analyse and present qualitative and/or quantitative data from a variety of sources and contribute to wider project planning. You will have recent experience in PCR, qRT-PCR, cell culture, and proteomic analysis, and willingness to work with tissue generated from in vivo models.

This is a full-time appointment on a fixed term contract until 2029.

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.

Only applications received before 12.00 midday on Friday 7th November can be considered.

Interviews are scheduled to take place on Friday 14th November.

The University of Oxford offers an attractive range of competitive benefits available to all staff for both work and personal life -

For informal enquiries about the post, please contact -

Professor Keith Channon –

Marina Diotallevi –

The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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