Research Assistant

<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 research group of Dr Nancy Stathopoulou, at the Institute of Developmental &amp; Regenerative Medicine (IDRM) in the Department of Paediatrics as our Research Assistant.</div><br> <div>&#160;</div><br> <div>You will play an important role and contribute to our research on cardiovascular development, in the context of congenital heart disease. The Stathopoulou lab is using mouse models of congenital heart disease and embryonic stem cells to study the biological mechanisms that control normal cardiovascular development and understand how these processes are disrupted in disease. You will work with mouse embryonic stem cells and use a variety of techniques, including cell differentiation assays, advanced molecular biology techniques, CRISPR/Cas9 gene editing and genome-wide omics technologies.</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.</div><br> <div>&#160;</div><br> <div>This position is offered full-time on a fixed-term contract initially until 26 June 2025, with the possibility to extend provided further external funding is available.</div><br> <div>&#160;</div><br> <div>This role meets 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 first degree and/or MSc in a relevant field, supplemented by relevant experience working in a scientific laboratory, with proven and demonstrable skills in molecular biology and experience with mouse embryonic stem cells. You will be highly motivated, enthusiastic and willing to learn new skills. 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 collaborative 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> 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 Dr Stathopoulou, the IDRM Transition Fellow, using the contact details below.</div><br> <div>&#160;</div><br> <div>Only online applications received before 12.00 midday on Monday 15 January 2024 will be considered. Interviews will be held as soon as possible thereafter.</div> </div>