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The Department of Biology is seeking to recruit a Research Assistant to work on a BBSRC project awarded to Prof Francesco Licausi. The work is to be conducted in his lab in the Department of Biology, University of Oxford, South Parks Road, Oxford, OX1 3RB. The postholder will support the group with general lab activities and plant growth. The group works with a variety of plant species including Arabidopsis thaliana, Camelina sativa and Solanum tuberosum as models to investigate opportunities to improve crop yield under stress conditions.

 

The duties will include managing research support in the lab and plant growth facilities. This includes, but is not limited to, placing orders for the group, collecting parcels, keeping track of reagents and seed stocks, supervising plant growth space usage and management (watering/ pest control/ plant disposal), taking care of shipping materials with couriers and regular mail.

 

The successful candidate will have a relevant bachelor’s degrees. You will demonstrate relevant experience in molecular plant biology and will work closely with other group members to assist them with their research. You must work as part of a team, be willing to help others and manage them to ensure a plant working environment. The postholder is expected to be organised, with excellent record keeping and have the ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks.

 

Informal enquiries should be directed to Prof Francesco Licausi (francesco.licausi@biology.ox.ac.uk).

 

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.

 

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

 

This is a 12-month fixed term contract and is available from 1 May 2025.

 

The closing date for applications is 12.00 noon on 31 March 2025, interviews are likely to be scheduled to take place in mid-April.
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"""Job description Post Research Assistant Department Department of Biology Division Mathematical, Physical and Life Sciences Division (MPLS) Location South Parks Road Grade and salary Grade 6: £34,982 per annum Hours Full time Contract type Fixed term (12 months) Reporting to Francesco Licausi Application deadline 12 noon on Monday 31 March 2025 Vacancy reference 178363 Recruitment contacts Additional information HR: recruitment@biology.ox.ac.uk or PI: francesco.licausi@biology.ox.ac.uk Whilst the role is a grade 6 position, we would be willing to consider candidates with potential but less experience who are seeking a development opportunity, for which an initial appointment would be at Grade 5 (£31,459 - £34,982) with the responsibilities adjusted accordingly. This would be discussed with applicants at interview/appointment where appropriate. Research topic Plant growth and lab management Principal Investigator / supervisor Francesco Licausi Project team Francesco Licausi Project web site Funding partner Recent publications https://sites.google.com/view/licausi-lab/home BBSRC https://doi.org/10.1101/2024.12.13.62840 https://doi.org/10.1101/2024.10.21.619351 https://doi.org/10.1101/2024.09.27.615240 The role Reporting to the Principal Investigator. The post holder is a member of a research group with responsibility for ensuring smooth, safe and pleasant work in the lab and plant growth facilities. The post holder provides guidance to members of the research group, including postdocs, research assistants, technicians, and PhD and project students. The post holder supports the team with preparation of materials for lab demonstrations and outreach activities. Responsibilities • • • • • • • • • • Manage research support in the lab and plant growth facilities. This includes, but is not limited to, placing orders for the group, collecting parcels, keeping track of reagents and seed stocks, supervising plant growth space usage and management (watering/ pest control/ plant disposal), taking care of shipping materials with couriers and regular mail. Training other on individual management. Support the team with basic molecular biology techniques (DNA isolation, PCR) Test basic scientific equipment in a laboratory environment. Prepare materials required for lab demonstrations and practical’s. Contribute to wider project planning. Determine the most appropriate methodologies to test hypotheses. Select, follow, and adapt experimental protocols. Gather, analyse, and present scientific data from a variety of sources. Contribute to scientific reports and journal articles and the presentation of data/papers. Embed the principles of mutual respect equality, diversity, inclusivity and sustainability in all aspects of your work; undertake training as and when asked to do so. Selection criteria Essential selection criteria • Hold a bachelor’s degree, together with some relevant experience. • Possess sufficient specialist knowledge in the discipline to work within established research programmes. • Ability to manage own research and administrative activities. • Experience of following and adapting protocols and selecting appropriate experimental methodologies • Possess basic knowledge of molecular biology (or demonstrating willingness to acquire it) • Experience with plant growth and management • Good organisation and communication skills, patience. Desirable selection criteria • Experience with plant tissue culture • Experience of working in a research team and contribute ideas for new research projects. Pre-employment screening Standard checks If you are offered the post, the offer will be subject to standard pre-employment checks. You will be asked to provide proof of your right-to-work in the UK; proof of your identity; and (if we haven’t done so already) we will contact the referees you have nominated. If you have previously worked for the University, we will also verify key information such as your dates of employment and reason for leaving your previous role with the department/unit where you worked. You will also be asked to complete a health declaration so that you can tell us about any health conditions or disabilities for which you may need us to make appropriate adjustments. Please read the candidate notes on the University’s pre-employment screening procedures at: https://www.jobs.ox.ac.uk/pre-employment-checks If you are offered the post, the offer will be subject to standard pre-employment checks. You will be asked to provide proof of your right-to-work in the UK; proof of your identity; and (if we haven’t done so already) we will contact the referees you have nominated. You will also be asked to complete a health declaration so that you can tell us about any health conditions or disabilities for which you may need us to make appropriate adjustments. Please read the candidate notes on the University’s pre-employment screening procedures at: https://www.jobs.ox.ac.uk/pre-employment-checks Hazard-specific / Safety-critical duties This job includes hazards or safety-critical activities. If you are offered the post, you will be asked to complete a health questionnaire which will be assessed by our Occupational Health Service, and the offer of employment will be subject a successful outcome of this assessment. The hazards or safety-critical duties involved are as follows: • Lone Working • Work in hot or cold environments • Regular manual handling • Open food handling • Work with allergens, E.g. laboratory animals, pollen, dust, fish or insects etc. • Work with any substance which has any of the following pictograms on their MSDS: About the University of Oxford Welcome to the University of Oxford. We aim to lead the world in research and education for the benefit of society both in the UK and globally. Oxford’s researchers engage with academic, commercial and cultural partners across the world to stimulate high-quality research and enable innovation through a broad range of social, policy and economic impacts. We believe our strengths lie both in empowering individuals and teams to address fundamental questions of global significance, while providing all our staff with a welcoming and inclusive workplace that enables everyone to develop and do their best work. Recognising that diversity is our strength, vital for innovation and creativity, we aspire to build a truly diverse community which values and respects every individual’s unique contribution. While we have long traditions of scholarship, we are also forward-looking, creative and cutting-edge. Oxford is one of Europe's most entrepreneurial universities and we rank first in the UK for university spinouts, and in recent years we have spun out 15-20 new companies every year. We are also recognised as leaders in support for social enterprise. Join us and you will find a unique, democratic and international community, a great range of staff benefits and access to a vibrant array of cultural activities in the beautiful city of Oxford. For more information, please visit www.ox.ac.uk/about/organisation. The Department of Biology You will be joining the Department of Biology at an exciting time. The Department established from August 2022 as a result of a merger between the Departments of Zoology and Plant Sciences and is preparing to move into the new state-of-the-art Life and Mind Building in 2025. The Department of Biology is recognised internationally for its research in a wide range of fields spanning all levels from molecules to ecosystems and tackling global challenges through fundamental bioscience research. Over time, the research interests of the Department have been focused on five primary themes: Behaviour & Biomechanics; Ecology & Conservation; Evolutionary Biology; Microbiology & Infectious Disease; and Molecular Plant Biology. Research is conducted in all spheres from laboratory and in silico analysis to theoretical and field-based research. At all times we seek to reinforce the connections between research and our education offering, at both graduate and undergraduate level. The Department teaches a four-year undergraduate degree MBiol course in Biology, with fourth-year students undertaking a Masters-level research project. It also supports a variety of graduate placements and hosts the University’s DPhil in Biology. External research income to the Department is derived from over 50 different funding agencies, with the principal current funders being the European Research Council, the Royal Society, the Wellcome Trust, BBSRC and NERC. The Department has a significant record in integrating broader societal impacts of its research, including the provision of policy to government at the highest level, as well as supporting the commercialisation of research through spin-out companies and licensing arrangements that have generated hundreds of millions of pounds’ worth of innovation. The Department is located in the University’s Science Area at two sites and will move into the new £200m Life and Mind Building in 2024 that will include extensive laboratory provision with controlled environment rooms, glasshouses and an imaging suite. The Department also benefits from extensive facilities at the John Krebs Field Station at Wytham, with Wytham Woods nearby, as well as partnerships with organisations in the area such as the Oxford Botanic Gardens and Oxford Natural History Museum. For more information please visit: https://www.biology.ox.ac.uk The Department of Biology holds a bronze Athena Swan award to recognise advancement of gender equality: representation, progression and success for all. About the Mathematical, Physical, and Life Sciences (MPLS) Division The Mathematical, Physical, and Life Sciences (MPLS) Division is one of the four academic divisions of the University, alongside the Humanities, Social Sciences and Medical Sciences Divisions. It is led by an academic Head of Division (Professor Jim Naismith) and an administrative Divisional Registrar (Dr Tracy Gale) and comprises nine of the University’s academic departments – Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Earth Sciences, Engineering Science, Materials, the Mathematical Institute, Physics, and Statistics – as well as Begbroke Science Park, the multidisciplinary Ineos Oxford Institute for Antimicrobial Research and an interdisciplinary Doctoral Training Centre. MPLS is proud to be home to some of the most creative and innovative scientific thinkers and leaders in academia, whose interdisciplinary research is tackling major societal and technological challenges, from new energy solutions or improved cancer treatments to understanding climate change processes and helping to preserve biodiversity, tackling antimicrobial resistance, advancing AI and quantum technologies and space exploration, and much more. 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The group works with a variety of plant species including _Arabidopsis thaliana, Camelina sativa_ and _Solanum tuberosum_ as models to investigate opportunities to improve crop yield under stress conditions. The duties will include managing research support in the lab and plant growth facilities. This includes, but is not limited to, placing orders for the group, collecting parcels, keeping track of reagents and seed stocks, supervising plant growth space usage and management (watering/ pest control/ plant disposal), taking care of shipping materials with couriers and regular mail. The successful candidate will have a relevant bachelor’s degrees. You will demonstrate relevant experience in molecular plant biology and will work closely with other group members to assist them with their research. You must work as part of a team, be willing to help others and manage them to ensure a plant working environment. 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