Research Technician

<div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"> <p></p><div><strong>About the role</strong></div><br> <div>We have an exciting opportunity to join the &#160;<a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.paediatrics.ox.ac.uk/research/paediatric-leukaemia-research-group">Childhood Leukaemia Research Group</a> in the Department of Paediatrics and Molecular Haematology Unit, WIMM as our Research Technician.</div><br> <div>&#160;</div><br> <div>You will play an important role in the contribution of our lab in understanding the developmental origins of high-risk childhood leukaemia.</div><br> <div>&#160;</div><br> <div>You will be responsible for planning and conducting your own research, and assisting other members of the group or people working on collaborative projects, as well as working within the team through great communication and organisational skills.</div><br> <div>&#160;</div><br> <div>You will be working in a growing department within the Medical Sciences Division. The Department of Paediatrics is a world leader in child health research and hosts internationally renowned research programmes in drug development, gastroenterology, haematology, HIV, immunology, neuroimaging, neuromuscular diseases and vaccinology. The post-holder will be well supported by an experienced multi-disciplinary research team which includes other postdoctoral researchers and DPhil students in the lab, computational biologists, clinicians, as well as members of collaborating labs. The Childhood Leukaemia Research Group under the lead of &#160;<a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.paediatrics.ox.ac.uk/team/anindita-roy-1">Prof Anindita Roy</a> conducts research in developmental haematopoiesis and childhood leukaemia and has successfully characterised human prenatal B lymphopoiesis, and developed a novel model of infant leukaemia using CRISPR-Cas9 gene editing.</div><br> <div>&#160;</div><br> <div>This position is offered full-time on a fixed-term contract initially for one year with the possibility to extend provided further external funding is available.</div><br> <div>&#160;</div><br> <div>This role may meet the criteria for a UK Skilled Worker visa.</div><br> <div>&#160;</div><br> <div><strong>About you</strong></div><br> <div>You will have a Bachelor&#8217;s degree or higher, supplemented by relevant post-qualification experience in a lab-based role, with proven and demonstrable technical skills.&#160; You will possess a demonstrable interest in molecular biology.&#160; You will have highly effective verbal and written communication skills with all level of staff and an ability to operate effectively in a demanding and stimulating research environment.</div><br> <div>&#160;</div><br> <div><strong>Application Process</strong></div><br> <div>You will be required to upload a CV and Supporting Statement as part of your online application. The Supporting Statement should include a cover letter and should also clearly describe how you meet each of the selection criteria listed in the job description. Click &#160;<a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.jobs.ox.ac.uk/cv-and-supporting-statement">here</a>&#160;for information and advice on writing an effective Supporting Statement.</div><br> <div>&#160;</div><br> <div>To discuss the post in more detail, please contact Anindita Roy, Associate Professor of Paediatric Haematology using the contact details below.</div><br> <div>&#160;</div><br> <div>Only online applications received before 12.00 midday on Wednesday 1 November will be considered. Interviews will be held as soon as possible thereafter.</div> </div>