Research Assistant - Vaccine Development
University of Oxford, New Headington, Oxford
Research Assistant - Vaccine Development
£6-£35681
University of Oxford, New Headington, Oxford
- Full time
- Temporary
- Onsite working
Posted 5 days ago, 17 Jun | Get your application in now to be included in the first week's applications.
Closing date: Closing date not specified
Job ref: 20bbbe72fae843bc968265dfc91cf6e3
Location ref: New Headington, Oxford
Full Job Description
Jenner Institute, Old Road Campus Research Building, Roosevelt Drive, Headington, Oxford, OX3 7DQ
We are seeking to appoint a Research Assistant in Vaccine Development to work with Associate Professor Sandy Douglas' group in conjunction with Prof. Sir Adrian Hill. The role is an opportunity to work with a team of scientists developing vaccines and vaccine platforms, as well as advancing knowledge on a range of infections.
You will have responsibility for producing high quality data using a range of modern laboratory techniques, such as cell culture, quantitative PCR, DNA cloning, flow cytometry and viral culture. You will develop your skills in experimental design, planning and analysis, while making a meaningful contribution to global health through developing new vaccines.
It is essential that you hold a degree in medical science or a related discipline. You must also have practical experience of biology, medical science or similar laboratory work. You must have knowledge of vaccinology, infectious disease, and/or molecular biology and have the ability to work within established research programmes.
Applications for this vacancy should be made online and you will need to upload a supporting statement and CV. Your supporting statement must explain how you meet each of the selection criteria for the post using examples of your skills and experience. Please restrict your documentation to your CV and supporting statement only. Any other documents will be requested at a later date.