RESEARCH ASSISTANT

**UNIVERSITY OF OXFORD**





**NUFFIELD DIVISION OF CLINICAL LABORATORY SCIENCES**





**RADCLIFFE DEPARTMENT OF MEDICINE**





**Post: Research Assistant in Gene Therapy (Full Time)**





**Contract Type:** **Fixed-term for 12 months with possibility of extension **





We are seeking a Research Assistant to work with the Gene Medicine Group to
develop gene theraputics for a range of lung diseases. The group is directed
by Professors Deborah Gill and Steve Hyde at the University of Oxford, and
based at the John Radcliffe Hospital.





The successful candidate will be an enthusiastic team-worker willing to
support multiple gene therapy projects. The applicant will contribute to the
production and testing of new Lentiviral vectors for therapeutic application,
which will include the large-scale manufacture of purified virus batches.





This is a unique opportunity for a research scientist to contribute to the
clinical development of new gene therapy products from first inception, proof-
of-concept testing through to succesful manufacturing. The successful
candidate will hold a Bachelors or Masters degree in a relevant biological
science subject with expertise in molecular/cell biology and relevant
laboratory experience in line with the duties of the posts, as outlined in the
Job Description.





The position is available immediately.



For further details see: Gene Medicine Group





Applications for this vacancy are to be made online. In your cover letter
please indicate how you meet the essential and desirable selection criteria.





The closing date for applications is 12 noon on 25 September 2024. Please
quote reference number 174602 in all correspondence.





Committed to equality and valuing diversity.