Postdoctoral Researcher Assistant

We have an exciting opportunity to recruit a highly motivated Postdoctoral
Research Assistant to join the research program focused on developing vaccines
against arthropod-borne pathogens within the Jenner Institute, Nuffield
Department of Medicine. You will be reporting to Dr. César López-Camacho,
Group leader and Jenner Investigator, working on the molecular design of
genetic-based vaccines for Dengue virus, with a focus on mRNA and viral-
vectored technologies.





You will be responsible for managing your own academic research and
administrative activities. This involves small scale project management, to
co-ordinate multiple aspects of work to meet deadlines. You will be tasked
with conducting rigorous scientific research to the highest standards of the
field. The role will require you to independently research published material
and keep up to date with relevant literature. You will be tasked with testing
hypotheses and analysing scientific data from a variety of sources, reviewing
and refining working hypotheses as appropriate.





As the Postdoctoral Research Assistant, it is essential you hold a relevant
PhD/DPhil (or close to completion) in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, or a
related field. It is essential you have hands-on experience with in vitro
transcription, mRNA handling, and mRNA analytics and hands-on experience in
flavivirus and expertise in Lipid Nanoparticle (LNP) formulations. You will
also be able to contribute ideas for new research projects and research income
generation. Excellent communication skills, including the ability to write for
publication, present research proposals and results, and represent the
research group at meetings are essential for this role.





Applications for this vacancy are to be made online and you will be required
to upload a supporting statement and CV as part of your online application.
Your supporting statement must explain how you meet each of the selection
criteria for the post using examples of your skills and experience.





This position is offered full time on a fixed term contract until 31 January
2026 and is funded by the Calleva Foundation. You may also benefit from being
associated with the Calleva Centre for Evolution and Human Science at Magdalen
College, providing access to a vibrant academic community.





Only applications received before 12 midday on Monday 6 January 2025 will be
considered. Please quote **175848** on all correspondence.