Research Assistant

<div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"> <p></p><div>We are seeking a Research Assistant to support a flourishing research program led by Dr. Rachel Tanner, studying tuberculosis (TB) in humans and cattle with a focus on novel vaccine development and evaluation. The successful applicant will be required to work across a range of projects including identifying immune mechanisms/correlates of protection from TB, developing <em>ex vivo</em> models for TB vaccine screening, and evaluating the effects of environmental changes on mycobacteria. The work will be conducted at the Peter Medawar Building for Pathogen Research, Oxford.</div><br> <div>&#160;</div><br> <div>The postholder will have a bachelor&#8217;s degree, excellent organisational and laboratory management skills, and will be a team-player able to support other members of the group including a postdoc, graduate and undergraduate project students as required. The role will include performing experiments and day-to-day laboratory duties such as ordering and maintaining consumables and equipment, preparing reagents and documentation, shipping and cataloguing samples, and analysing data. Attention to detail is essential.</div><br> <div>&#160;</div><br> <div>The University of Oxford is committed to equality and valuing diversity. All applicants will be judged on merit, according to the selection criteria.</div><br> <div>&#160;</div><br> <div>This post is full-time and available immediately for 9 months with a possible extension.</div><br> <div>&#160;</div><br> <div>The closing date for applications is 12.00 noon on <strong>Tuesday 2 January 2024</strong> and interviews are likely to be on 8 January 2024.</div><br> <div>&#160;</div><br> <div>Applications for this vacancy are to be made online via our e-recruitment system. Your supporting statement should explain how to meet each of the selection criteria for the post using examples of your skills and experience.</div> </div>