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Job description Post Research Assistant in Microbiology Department Biology / Ineos Oxford Institute for Antimicrobial Research (IOI) Division Mathematical, Physical and Life Sciences Division (MPLS) Sir William Dunn School of Pathology, South Parks Road, Oxford, OX1 3RE Locations Rodney Porter Building, Sibthorp Rd, off South Parks Road, Oxford, OX1 3QU 11a Mansfield Road, Oxford, OX1 3SZ Grade and salary Hours Grade 6: £32,332 - £38,205 p.a, with a discretionary range up to £41,732 p.a. Full time Contract type Fixed term contract until 31 December 2025 Reporting to Science Leads (A and B) Application deadline 12 noon (GMT+1) on Monday 27 November 2023 Vacancy reference 169039 Recruitment contacts HR: hr@biology.ox.ac.uk Additional information Research topic AMR Research Principal Investigator / supervisor Professor Timothy Walsh Project team Ineos Oxford Institute Project web site Ineos Oxford Institute Funding partner The funds supporting this research project are provided by the Ineos Oxford Institute The role Reporting to the Science Leads A and B, and working closely with Microbiology team in the William Dunn School and the Biochemistry team in the CRL, you will be a member of the Walsh Lab and the Ineos Oxford Institute for AMR Research (IOI). You will be responsible for the provision of research support in rapidly advancing research, education and collaboration in search of solutions to the growing threat of antimicrobial resistance (AMR). In addition, you will support research across the three main programs of the IOI and provide advice and guidance to students, junior staff and visitors where appropriate. This post will play a vital role in the successful establishment and subsequent growth of the new Institute, which is closely linked with both the Department of Chemistry and the Department of Biology. Our 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 fantastic 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. Responsibilities • Manage own research and administrative activities within guidelines provided by senior colleagues • Contribute to broader project planning, including ideas for new research projects • Determine the most appropriate methodologies to test hypotheses, and identify suitable alternatives if technical problems arise • Select, follow, and adapt research techniques and experimental protocols • Gather, analyse, and present scientific data from a variety of sources • Contribute to scientific reports, journal articles, and funder reports and present the scientific data/papers at conferences • Be responsible for general laboratory management and administration, including stock control of laboratory consumables in conjunction with the Laboratory Manager • Use specialist scientific equipment in a microbiology laboratory environment including but not limited to PCR thermocyclers and downstream gel imagers, QIAcube gDNA extraction platforms, anaerobic cabinets, plate readers, spectrophotometers and fluorometers. • To teach experimental techniques including selective microbial culture, PCR, MALDI-TOF MS species identification and gDNA extraction to laboratory members and provide supervision of new lab members • Assist with inductions and training of colleagues on all aspects of good laboratory practice • Represent the research group at external meetings/seminars, either with other members of the group or alone • Maintain equipment, perform quality checks and contribute to the general cleanliness and upkeep of the laboratory space in conjunction with the Laboratory Manager • Be willing to be involved in all matters of health and safety • Undertake mandatory training as required by the University, Division and Department. The specific list of training courses may change from time-to-time, in response to both legal and internal University requirements • Participate in and support public engagement activities on behalf of the Institute. This is anticipated to be not more than two days per year. • To undertake other duties as may be required from time to time that is commensurate with the grade and responsibilities of the post Selection criteria Essential selection criteria • Hold, or be close to completion of, a BSc degree in biological subject or relevant experience in a research environment • Have basic knowledge of antimicrobial resistance research and related microbiology techniques • Ability to manage own research and administrative activities, including managing own workload and take the initiative as appropriate • Excellent communication skills (both orally and written) • Experience in following and adapting SOPs, selecting appropriate experimental methodologies and troubleshooting • Laboratory skills: Microbial culture (aerobic and anaerobic), antimicrobial susceptibility testing, standard molecular biology techniques including PCR, molecular cloning, DNA extraction and bacterial conjugation. • Be able to work in a team, sharing and exchanging ideas with effective communication • Excellent computer skills, including email, Word, Excel, databases and the Internet • Intelligent attention to detail, with the ability to organise samples and record results in a clear and organised fashion • Flexibility, adaptability and creativity in solving problems and dealing with change • Willingness to learn and find solutions where others see problems; commitment to continuous improvement • Knowledge of health and safety regulations in a laboratory environment • A high level of reliability Desirable selection criteria • Experience of working on large research projects with a high volume of samples • Experience of working with automatic handling robots • Experience of python/R for large scale data formatting and processing Pre-employment screening Standard checks If you are offered the post, the offer will be subject to standard pre-employment checks. You will be asked to provide: proof of your right-to-work in the UK; proof of your identity; and (if we haven’t done so already) we will contact the referees you have nominated. You will also be asked to complete a health declaration so that you can tell us about any health conditions or disabilities for which you may need us to make appropriate adjustments. Please read the candidate notes on the University’s pre-employment screening procedures at: https://www.jobs.ox.ac.uk/pre-employment-checks Hazard-specific / Safety-critical duties This job includes hazards or safety-critical activities. If you are offered the post, you will be asked to complete a health questionnaire which will be assessed by our Occupational Health Service, and the offer of employment will be subject a successful outcome of this assessment. The hazards or safety-critical duties involved are as follows: • Working with infectious pathogens (hazard group 2/3) - Hazard Group 3 pathogens • Work with any substance which has any of the following pictograms on their MSDS: • Travel outside of Europe or North America on University Business • Working with genetically modified organisms About the University of Oxford Welcome to the University of Oxford. We aim to lead the world in research and education for the benefit of society both in the UK and globally. Oxford’s researchers engage with academic, commercial and cultural partners across the world to stimulate high-quality research and enable innovation through a broad range of social, policy and economic impacts. We believe our strengths lie both in empowering individuals and teams to address fundamental questions of global significance, while providing all our staff with a welcoming and inclusive workplace that enables everyone to develop and do their best work. Recognising that diversity is our strength, vital for innovation and creativity, we aspire to build a truly diverse community which values and respects every individual’s unique contribution. While we have long traditions of scholarship, we are also forward-looking, creative and cutting-edge. Oxford is one of Europe's most entrepreneurial universities and we rank first in the UK for university spin-outs, and in recent years we have spun out 15-20 new companies every year. We are also recognised as leaders in support for social enterprise. Join us and you will find a unique, democratic and international community, a great range of staff benefits and access to a vibrant array of cultural activities in the beautiful city of Oxford. For more information, please visit www.ox.ac.uk/about/organisation. The Department of Biology You will be joining the Department of Biology at an exciting time. The Department was established in August 2022 as a result of a merger between the Departments of Zoology and Plant Sciences, and is preparing to move into the new state-of-the-art Life and Mind Building in two to three years time. The Department of Biology is recognised internationally for its research in a wide range of fields spanning all levels from molecules to ecosystems, and tackling global challenges through fundamental bioscience research. Over time, the research interests of the Department has been focused on five primary themes: Behaviour & Biomechanics; Ecology & Conservation; Evolutionary Biology; Microbiology & Infectious Disease; and Molecular Plant Biology. Research is conducted in all spheres from laboratory and in silico analysis to theoretical and field-based research. At all times we seek to reinforce the connections between research and our education offering, at both graduate and undergraduate level. The Department teaches a four-year undergraduate degree MBiol course in Biology, with fourth-year students undertaking a Masters-level research project. It also supports a variety of graduate placements and hosts the University’s DPhil in Biology. External research income to the Department is derived from over 50 different funding agencies, with the principal current funders being the European Research Council, the Royal Society, the Wellcome Trust, BBSRC and NERC. The Department has a significant record in integrating broader societal impacts of its research, including the provision of policy to government at the highest level, as well as supporting the commercialisation of research through spin-out companies and licensing arrangements that have generated hundreds of millions of pounds’ worth of innovation. The Department is located in the University’s Science Area at two sites, and will move into the new £200m Life and Mind Building in 2024 that will include extensive laboratory provision with controlled environment rooms, glasshouses and an imaging suite. The Department also benefits from extensive facilities at the John Krebs Field Station at Wytham, with Wytham Woods nearby, as well as partnerships with organisations in the area such as the Oxford Botanic Gardens and Oxford Natural History Museum. For more information please visit: https://www.biology.ox.ac.uk The Ineos Oxford Institute The Ineos Oxford Institute (IOI) was created following a gift of £100 million pounds from INEOS to the University of Oxford. The Institute will rapidly advance research, education and collaboration in search of solutions to the growing threat of antimicrobial resistance (AMR). The IOI will become a centre of world-class scientific talent, working collaboratively with a growing number of bodies focusing on AMR and infection prevention control across the world. It will seek to stimulate innovation and collaboration within academia and with industry and government. Ultimately, it aims to become the world’s leading institution for the discovery of novel antibiotics and new approaches to combatting antimicrobial resistance. Scientists at the IOI apply state of the art medicinal chemistry and microbiology approaches to antibacterial drug discovery to enable and promote the development of breakthrough new treatments for human bacterial infections. Our science-focused approach is interdisciplinary and highly collaborative, both within Oxford and internationally. We also undertake international collaborative studies with global surveillance and assessment programmes to understand the impact of antibiotic resistance on low-middle income country health and agricultural structures. We aim to develop important actionable estimates of the AMR burden that will impact global and regional policy decisions. Addressing antimicrobial resistance requires a global effort. It will be critical to develop the pipeline of talent to undertake research and pursue scientific discovery in the field in the years to come. The IOI are committed to training a cohort of scientists in the fields of antimicrobial resistance and drug discovery. This will include on-going training of laboratory scientists, and a range of opportunities including a PhD initiative, short courses and seminar series. About the Mathematical, Physical, and Life Sciences (MPLS) Division The Mathematical, Physical, and Life Sciences (MPLS) Division is one of the four academic divisions of the University, alongside the Humanities, Social Sciences and Medical Sciences Divisions. It is led by an academic Head of Division (Professor Sam Howison) and an administrative Divisional Registrar (Dr Tracy Gale) and comprises nine of the University’s academic departments – Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Earth Sciences, Engineering Science, Materials, the Mathematical Institute, Physics, and Statistics – as well as Begbroke Science Park, the multidisciplinary Ineos Oxford Institute for Antimicrobial Research and an interdisciplinary Doctoral Training Centre. MPLS is proud to be home to some of the most creative and innovative scientific thinkers and leaders in academia, whose interdisciplinary research is tackling major societal and technological challenges, from new energy solutions or improved cancer treatments to understanding climate change processes and helping to preserve biodiversity, tackling antimicrobial resistance, advancing AI and quantum technologies and space exploration, and much more. The quality and impact of our work have been recognised by successive rounds of the national Research Excellence Framework and Teaching Excellence and Student Outcomes Framework exercises, and our departments frequently top the major higher education league tables. We teach around 7,300 students (including around 3,400 graduate students) and are playing a key part in training the next generation of leading scientists. Divisional activity is co-ordinated and represented by the MPLS Divisional Office based at 9 Parks Road, in the heart of Oxford’s Science Area. The Divisional Office, which is led by the Divisional Registrar, has around 55 dedicated members of staff, as well as a number of colleagues who are embedded in divisional teams but based in central University services (e.g. in Finance, HR and Development). To find out more, please visit: www.mpls.ox.ac.uk. How to apply Applications are made through our online recruitment portal. Information about how to apply is available on our Jobs website https://www.jobs.ox.ac.uk/how-to-apply. Your application will be judged solely on the basis of how you demonstrate that you meet the selection criteria stated in the job description. As part of your application you will be asked to provide details of two referees and indicate whether we can contact them now. You will be asked to upload a CV and a supporting statement. The supporting statement must explain how you meet each of the selection criteria for the post using examples of your skills and experience. This may include experience gained in employment, education, or during career breaks (such as time out to care for dependants) Please upload all documents as PDF files with your name and the document type in the filename. All applications must be received by midday UK time on the closing date stated in the online advertisement. Information for priority candidates A priority candidate is a University employee who is seeking redeployment because they have been advised that they are at risk of redundancy, or on grounds of ill-health/disability. Priority candidates are issued with a redeployment letter by their employing department(s). 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We have an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated Research Assistant to join the Ineos Oxford Institute for AMR within the Mathematical, Engineering and Life Sciences Division. The IOI is a vibrant, enthusiastic, innovative and strategic enterprise in an internationally leading position to make a real difference in rapidly advancing research, education and collaboration in search of solutions to the growing threat of antimicrobial resistance. Your primary responsibility will be providing research support for a multidisciplinary programme investigating the science behind developing new antibiotics and providing the evidence to support transformational change in the way we tackle antimicrobial resistance. You will be responsible for managing your research and administrative activities and contributing to the wider project planning, including new research activities. We are looking for someone motivated, with a flexible approach to work and the ability to work in a team. This post will ideally suit someone with experience supporting research and there will be opportunities provided within the IOI for professional development. It is essential that you hold, or be close to completion of, a BSc degree in biological science or have relevant experience in a research environment. You will have sufficient skills in microbial culture, antimicrobial susceptibility testing, PCR, MALDI-TOF MS species identification and gDNA extraction, and other standard microbiology techniques. You will have experience in following and adapting standard operating procedures, selecting appropriate experimental methodologies, and troubleshooting. It is essential that you have excellent time management skills and are adaptive and creative in solving problems and dealing with change. Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, are essential for the role as there is a requirement to contribute to reports, journals and presentations. 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. This post will be based at the William Dunn School, South Parks Road Oxford, OX1 3RE, the Chemistry Research Laboratory, 12 Mansfield Rd, Oxford, OX1 3TA, and the Rodney Porter Building, Sibthorp Rd, off South Parks Road, Oxford, OX1 3QU. This is a full-time fixed term post until 31st December 2025 in the first instance. The closing date for applications is 12.00 noon on Monday 20 November 2023 and interviews are likely to be scheduled for early December.
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