Research Assistant in Molecular and Cellular Biology
Overview
The Centre for Human Genetics at the University of Oxford is offering a full-time, fixed-term position for a Research Assistant in Molecular and Cellular Biology. The role involves joining the newly established Oxford experimental programme of the Ideker Lab to help develop predictive models of cells. The position is funded by the UKRI Global Talent Fund and is offered for a duration of 36 months based at Roosevelt Drive, Oxford.
Who can apply
Candidates must hold a degree in biological sciences, biomedical sciences, biochemistry, or a related discipline. Applicants are required to have hands-on experience in mammalian cell culture and aseptic technique, along with an understanding of cell-culture quality control. Essential qualifications also include experience in molecular and cell biology techniques such as DNA or RNA extraction, polymerase chain reaction or quantitative polymerase chain reaction, molecular cloning, immunoblotting, immunofluorescence, or flow cytometry. Additionally, applicants must possess knowledge of the principles of CRISPR-Cas genome engineering or gene regulation, including the use of appropriate experimental controls.
What you get
The position provides a salary in the Research Grade 6 range of 36,360 to 42,434 British Pounds per annum, which is inclusive of a pensionable Oxford University Weighting of 1,730 British Pounds per year.
Requirements
The role requires establishing and maintaining mammalian cell systems, supporting experimental workflows including endogenous protein tagging, CRISPR-based perturbation, optical pooled screening, live-cell imaging, and proteomics. Responsibilities also include generating engineered cell models, undertaking molecular and cell biology techniques, analyzing research data, and contributing to experimental troubleshooting, publications, and presentations.
How to apply
Applications must be submitted online and must include a supporting statement and a curriculum vitae. The supporting statement must explain how the applicant meets each of the selection criteria using examples of skills and experience. Applicants should restrict their documentation to the curriculum vitae and supporting statement only, quoting reference number 189380 on all correspondence.
Key dates
The closing date for applications is Monday 23 November 2026, and only applications received before 12 midday on that date will be considered.
About University of Oxford
The University of Oxford is a collegiate research university in Oxford, England. Teaching there is documented from the late eleventh century, which makes it one of the oldest universities in the world, although its exact founding date is unknown. It has no single central campus, and its buildings are spread throughout the city. Every student belongs to a college, and the colleges operate alongside the university's academic departments, which are grouped into divisions.
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