Laboratory and Research Technician

The Section of Molecular Plant Biology (Dept. of Biology) is seeking to
recruit a Research Technician. This is a full-time post funded by the BBSRC,
working under the direction of Professor Paul Jarvis on the molecular
mechanisms of chloroplast functions in plants. We are looking for a suitably
experienced researcher to provide technical support and scientific expertise
to the research group. The work is to be conducted in the Department of
Biology, South Parks Road, Oxford OX1 3RB.



The post-holder should have: Experience in molecular biology techniques;
Experience of working in a biological research laboratory with minimal
supervision using own initiative; Previous experience of managing laboratory
stocks and supplies; Ability to work co-operatively as part of a team and to
learn new methods and skills; Experience in accurate data record keeping and
analysis, including use of computers and graphics software to assist in
interpretation and presentation of the results; Willingness to carry out
routine biological practices, e.g., sterilisation, autoclaving/washing
glassware, etc.; Good English communication skills, both written and oral;
Appropriate higher education qualification in a relevant subject.





Where Covid-19 has resulted in substantial disruption to your work or research
outputs, please explain this by providing an additional paragraph in your
supporting statement.





The University of Oxford is committed to equality and valuing diversity. All
applicants will be judged on merit, according to the selection criteria.





This post is full time and available immediately.





The closing date for applications is 12.00 noon (GMT) on Thursday 4th January,
interviews are likely to be scheduled for late January/ early February.





Applications for this vacancy are to be made online via our e-recruitment
system, and you will be required to upload a supporting statement and CV as
part of your online application.