Research Technician
University of Oxford, Sandhills, Oxford
Research Technician
£32108-£37338
University of Oxford, Sandhills, Oxford
- Part time
- Temporary
- Onsite working
Posted 1 day ago, 25 Oct | Get your application in today.
Closing date: Closing date not specified
Job ref: 6c34ed43fc474180ba6eafe817ebb98e
Location ref: Sandhills, Oxford
Full Job Description
Oxford Centre for Diabetes Endocrinology and Metabolism (OCDEM), Churchill Hospital, Old Road, Headington, Oxford, OX3 7LE
Grade 5: £32,108 - £37,338 per annum, pro rata
We are seeking an enthusiastic Part-time Research Assistant to join a vibrant research team led by David Ray at the Oxford Centre for Diabetes Endocrinology and Metabolism (OCDEM) on studies related to circadian and sleep population genetics.
The work will analyse Kupffer cell circadian function. You will use in vitro models and in vivo studies with genetically modified mice. You will analyse gene expression at bulk and single-cell level. You will analyse histological sections and fixed, purified cells using conventional, immune, and fluorophore-tagged proteins. You will run FACS analyses on immune cell preparations from the liver. Prof Ray will provide day-to-day support.
The successful applicant will join an established multidisciplinary research team, undertaking and directing the research day to day whilst also supervising both technical staff and graduate research students attached to the project.
The successful applicant must hold, or be close to completing, a PhD/DPhil in human population genetics and Mendelian randomisation. They must have peer-reviewed publications. They will possess sufficient specialist knowledge in the discipline to work within established research programmes.