Post-graduate Research Assistant

We are seeking a **Post-graduate Research Assistant** to work at the **Centre
for Human Genetics**. The laboratory is developing novel anti-inflammatory
therapeutics for Type 1 diabetes and heart disease using peptides developed
from ticks. The projects are funded by awards from Steve Morgan Foundation T1D
Grand Challenge, Diabetes UK, Breakthrough-T1D and the British Heart
Foundation. The post-holder will provide animal model and laboratory technical
support to ensure the smooth running of the project and will assist and report
to post-doctoral research assistants managing the project.





The successful candidate will be responsible for performing mouse animal model
experiments, performing cell biology techniques including mammalian cell
culture, and ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of the laboratory.





The successful candidate will hold a BSc in an appropriate subject area, and
hold a UK Home Office Personal License with experience in following and
adhering to Home Office Personal Licence standard conditions. They will also
have experience in practical mouse handling techniques.





**Application Process**





Applications for this vacancy are to be made online. You will be required to
upload a covering letter with a supporting statement, CV and the details of
two referees as part of your online application. In your supporting statement,
please explain why you would like to do this role and how you meet the
selection criteria in the job description. If you would like further
information about the role, please contact: Shoumo Bhattacharya
shoumo.bhattacharya@cardiov.ox.ac.uk.





Only applications received before 12.00 midday on January 5th 2025 will be
considered. Interviews are expected to be held during the week commencing 13th
January 2025.