Research Technician

**About the role**



The Department of Biology is seeking to recruit a Research Technician. This is
a full-time post, funded by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation for 8 months
working under the direction of Professor Langdale in the Department of
Biology, University of Oxford, South Parks Road, Oxford OX1 3RB.





The responsibilities/duties of the postholder will be to undertake research
work as directed by the supervisor. The work will primarily involve aspects of
plant growth and tissue culture, specifically with rice.





**About you**



The postholder should have experience of plant tissue culture and a proven
record of successfully maintaining sterile in vitro cultures. Molecular
biology skills and experience of working with minimal supervision are
required, along with the ability to work co-operatively as part of a team and
to learn new methods and skills. A proven track record of accurate record
keeping, and data analysis is essential. The successful applicant will have
good communication skills and will be educated to at least A-level or
equivalent qualification in science.





**How to apply**



Applications for this vacancy are to be made online via our e-recruitment
system, and should include the application letter, a CV, a list addressing the
job criteria, and names of two academic references. 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 a 8-month fixed term contract, full time position and is
available from 01 May 2024.





The closing date for applications is 12.00 noon on Friday 19 April 2024





Informal enquiries should be directed to Professor Langdale at:
jane.langdale@biology.ox.ac.uk