Research Assistant

We are looking for an energetic and experienced full-time Research Assistant
to join the research group of Professor Tal Arnon at the Kennedy Institute in
Oxford, to work within the Nuffield Department of Orthopaedics, Rheumatology
and Musculoskeletal Sciences. The laboratory focuses on the cellular and
molecular mechanisms regulating lymphocyte activation and differentiation in
vivo. These studies aim to advance our basic understanding of humoral immunity
and may have important implications for the development of novel vaccines and
therapeutic agents designed to treat a variety of immunological disorders
(e.g., allergy, asthma, cancer).





The position is suited for an experienced individual that enjoys working in an
academic environment and who is keen to support competitive research. For a
suitable candidate, who already has a strong scientific background, and who
wishes to continue to develop these skills, there will also be an opportunity
for academic training, including helping to develop projects addressing novel
scientific questions, learning cutting-edge techniques, contributing to
publications and enhancing academic skills.





You will support the research team in a wide variety of molecular and cellular
approaches including flow cytometry analysis, sorting, construct generations,
histological analysis, tissue collection, in vivo work etc and routinely
liaise with direct supervisor, and other members of group, regarding
experiments and general laboratory procedures. You will also contribute to
general laboratory maintenance, general laboratory management and
administration.





You must hold, or be close to graduating with, a BSc (First class or Upper
second class, 2.1) or higher degree in Biological Sciences, Immunology, or a
related subject (not including pharmacology) with a Home Office personal
licence. You must have an extensive experience in handling mice and working
with complex mouse models. Previous experience in basic research,
preferentially in the field of adaptive immunity, including experience in
troubleshooting, adapting protocols and recording results in a clear, timely
and organised fashion is essential. Experience with freezing and sectioning
tissue samples, ideally using Cryostat, is desirable.





This is a fixed-term, full time position for 3 year.





Due to the nature of the research at the Kennedy Institute of Rheumatology,
this job will require additional security pre-employment checks:



• A satisfactory basic Disclosure and Barring Service check



• University security screening (eg identity checks)





The closing date for this position is **12 noon on 21st of March 2025**. You
will be required to upload a CV and supporting statement as part of your
online application.