Research Assistant in Bioanalytical Chemistry

The Department of Chemistry is seeking to appoint a Research Assistant in
Professor James McCullagh's Group in the Department of Chemistry. The role
will focus on multiple bioanalytical and metabolomics projects and involve
sample preparation and processing, automated sample analysis (by LC-MS and GC-
FID), data processing, database curation and creating figures and tables for
presentations and publications. It will involve research projects with a range
of collaborators funded by CRUK, BBSRC and the Gates Foundation.





The successful candidate will work with experienced post-doctoral researchers,
closely liaising with colleagues in other departments including Department of
Biochemistry and the Nuffield Department of Medicine. Training will be
provided in all aspects of the role and the candidate will develop skills and
experience in research project management, sample preparation, data analysis
and presentation of data within a cross-disciplinary research context.





Responsibilities will include assisting the group to conduct research
experiments, developing and performing comprehensive assays, preparing samples
for mass spectrometry analysis, analysing samples and data and providing
routine maintenance, laboratory and administrative support.





The successful candidate will hold an undergraduate degree in chemistry,
biochemistry or a related analytical field, including having had experience of
generic laboratory skills such as pipetting, solvent preparation and weighing
chemicals. They will ideally have previous experience working in a mass
spectrometry or similar analytical lab involving sample analysis. Experience
of metabolomics applications would also be useful. The successful candidate
will have good communication skills, strong attention to detail, be highly
organised and collaborative and demonstrate an ability to work efficiently and
supportively in a laboratory environment.





Applications for the vacancy are to be made online. You will be required to
upload a supporting statement as part of your application.





This is a full-time position based in the Chemistry Research Laboratory,
Mansfield Road, Oxford. This is a fixed term position for 2 years in the first
instance but with the potential for extension.





The vacancy will close at midday on **Monday,** **16th October 2023**.
Interviews will be held shortly after the closing date.





The Department of Chemistry is committed to equality and valuing diversity and
welcomes applications from minority groups. The University of Oxford and the
Department of Chemistry are Silver Athena SWAN award holders.