Research Assistant

We are seeking candidates with either extensive technical experience in molecular biology and tissue culture techniques or a strong willingness to learn and become developers of new therapies, with the potential to transition into a DPhil position based on job performance. The role requires applicants to hold a degree in a relevant scientific subject (BSc, MSc, MD).

The successful candidate will join Prof. Matthew Woods' Group at the Institute of Development and Regenerative Medicine on the Old Road Campus. The laboratory has developed novel oligonucleotide therapies for muscle disorders, including Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD) and Myotonic Dystrophy type 1 (DM1), which are currently being tested in clinical trials. Additionally, the group has developed peptide and antibody-based delivery platforms for targeted cell delivery and has discovered new delivery technologies.

The position is offered on a full-time basis for a 1-year fixed-term contract, funded by the CureHeart project. CureHeart is a £30m global award funded by the British Heart Foundation. This award is one of the largest non-commercial grants ever awarded and provides a "once in a generation opportunity" to offer hope to patients and families affected by these deadly diseases. The award aims to develop revolutionary and precise technologies to silence the faulty genes responsible for these conditions. The team includes world-leading scientists from Oxford, Harvard, and other highly prestigious institutions.