Research Assistant in Microbiology for Antimicrobial Drug discovery and development

Department of Chemistry, Ineos Oxford Institute for AMR Research, Chemistry Research Laboratory, 12 Mansfield Road, Oxford, OX1 3TA
This role is for internal candidates only
Applications are invited for a fixed-term IOI Research Assistant in Microbiology for Antimicrobial Drug
discovery and development to work under the supervision of Dr Alistair Farley, Scientific Lead for Chemistry,
with a dotted line to Professor Timothy Walsh.
The position is based at the Ineos Oxford Institute, at the Life and Mind Building, South Parks Road, Oxford
Applicants must hold or be close to completion of, a BSc degree in biological subject or relevant experience in
a research environment. The postholder will be responsible for providing microbiological data to facilitate the
design of new molecules, and understanding mechanisms of resistance, being undertaken in the medicinal
chemistry labs in the IOI and therefore will work closely with chemists and biochemists within the IOI.
The IOI's interdisciplinary research programme involves national and international collaborators. We are a
vibrant, enthusiastic, innovative and strategic enterprise with an internationally leading position to make a real
difference in combatting antimicrobial resistance globally and changing international policy. We contribute
significantly to basic knowledge of antimicrobial resistance and apply research methods to identify new
antibiotics and explore new potential antimicrobial agents. We have a world-class track record of success and
a reputation for a can-do attitude to tackling challenging goals. At the heart of our approach is a deep
commitment to the training and career development of our staff and students
Applications for this vacancy are to be made online and you will be required to upload a supporting statement
and CV as part of your online application. Your supporting statement must explain how you meet each of the
selection criteria for the post using examples of your skills and experience. Certificates, references and
research papers should not be provided at this stage.
To apply for this role and for further details, including a job description and selection criteria, please click on
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The closing date for applications is 12.00 midday, Thursday 17 July 2025. Interviews will be held as soon as
possible thereafter.
The University of Oxford is a Bronze Athena SWAN holder and the Department of Chemistry is a Silver award
holder. Applications are particularly welcome from women and black and ethnic minority candidates, who are