Job Title: Research Assistant

Pay Scale: Grade 6

Salary (£): £34,982- £40,855 per annum

Location: The Weatherall Institute of Molecular Medicine (WIMM), John Radcliffe Hospital, Headington, Oxford

Contract Type: Fixed-term (3 years in the first instance)

Hours: Full time

 

 

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Research Assistant to join Dr Sharma’s Mechanistic T Cell Genomics group. Dr Sharma will establish her group in May 2025 at the Weatherall Institute of Molecular Medicine, University of Oxford, supported by a Wellcome Trust Career Development Award. The successful candidate will contribute to fundamental research in molecular immunology, employing systematic CRISPR/Cas9-based genetic screening approaches to investigate the biology of receptors in T cells. The candidate will be responsible for undertaking laboratory work as required in molecular and functional immune genetics, such as setting up arrayed and genome-wide screens, primary T cell cultures and genetic manipulation, sample preparation for -omics studies, and setting up automated liquid handling.

 

The post is funded via the Wellcome Trust and is available as a fixed-term contract for 3 years, with a possibility to extend. If you are interested in this position and have the skills and experience, we are looking for, please apply below. You will be required to upload a CV and supporting statement as part of your online application. Informal inquiries can be sent to Dr Sumana Sharma (sumana.sharma@rdm.ox.ac.uk).

 

 

It is essential that you hold BSc in biology and/or molecular biology and/or immunology and have some experience wet-lab including at an undergraduate level. You should enjoy bench-work and are enthusiastic about learning new techniques specifically in the field of CRISPR-based screening approaches.

 

 

The Radcliffe Department of Medicine (RDM) within the Medical Sciences Division is one of the largest departments in the University of Oxford. RDM is a multi-disciplinary department which aims to tackle some of the world’s biggest health challenges by integrating innovative basic biology with cutting edge clinical research.

 

 

As an employer, we genuinely care about our employees’ wellbeing and this is reflected in the range of benefits that we offer including:

 

•                An excellent contributory pension scheme

•                38 days annual leave

•                A comprehensive range of childcare services

•                Family leave schemes

•                Cycle loan scheme

•                Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans

•                Membership to a variety of social and sports clubs

 

See https://hr.admin.ox.ac.uk/staff-benefits for more information.

 

 

“Committed to equality and valuing diversity”

 

The post is full-time and fixed-term for 3 years in the first instance.

 

Applications for this vacancy are to be made online. You will be required to upload a supporting statement and CV as part of your online application. The supporting statement should include a cover letter and should also clearly describe how you meet each of the selection criteria listed in the job description. Click here for more information and advice on how to write an effective supporting statement.

 

Only applications received before 12:00 midday on 25/04/2025 will be considered.

 

Interviews are due to take place soon after the deadline.