Research Assistant
Applications for this vacancy closed on 6 June 2025 at 12:00PM
The Department of Biology is seeking a Research Assistant to join the Mosher
Laboratory. This is a full-time position, starting 1 September 2025 with an
initial fixed term of 1 year.
Small RNA-mediated transcriptional silencing occurs in most eukaryotes, but is
especially prevalent in plant genomes, which are extensively impacted by small
RNA-directed DNA methylation (RdDM). The Mosher lab studies the impact of RdDM
on seed development, particularly how the maternal somatic cells impact the
developing seed. We work with a variety of plant systems and use genetic,
molecular, and computational approaches. Our goal is to understand how small
RNAs are produced, how they induce epigenetic modification of DNA, and the
biological consequences of that action.
You will hold a degree in Molecular Biology, Genetics, or a related discipline
and will have sufficient specialist knowledge and technical experience to
contribute to our research program. Experience in plant systems is not
required, but good communication skills, organization, and record-keeping are
essential. You will be able to work independently to move a project forward
while operating in a collaborative research environment. Responsibilities of
the post include conducting molecular biology experiments to advance larger
research projects. Duties might include DNA/RNA extraction, PCR & agarose gel
electrophoresis, protein extraction & poly acrylamide gel electrophoresis,
creating recombinant DNA (cloning), plant and bacterial transformation, plant
growth and maintenance, and tissue culture. You must also maintain a
laboratory notebook and provide regular progress updates.
The University of Oxford is committed to equality and valuing diversity. All
applicants will be judged on merit, according to the selection criteria.
This post is full time (although applications to work >60% of full time are
welcome) and available 1 September 2025.
The closing date for applications is 12.00 noon on Friday 6th June, interviews
are likely to be scheduled for the end of June / beginning of July.
Laboratory. This is a full-time position, starting 1 September 2025 with an
initial fixed term of 1 year.
Small RNA-mediated transcriptional silencing occurs in most eukaryotes, but is
especially prevalent in plant genomes, which are extensively impacted by small
RNA-directed DNA methylation (RdDM). The Mosher lab studies the impact of RdDM
on seed development, particularly how the maternal somatic cells impact the
developing seed. We work with a variety of plant systems and use genetic,
molecular, and computational approaches. Our goal is to understand how small
RNAs are produced, how they induce epigenetic modification of DNA, and the
biological consequences of that action.
You will hold a degree in Molecular Biology, Genetics, or a related discipline
and will have sufficient specialist knowledge and technical experience to
contribute to our research program. Experience in plant systems is not
required, but good communication skills, organization, and record-keeping are
essential. You will be able to work independently to move a project forward
while operating in a collaborative research environment. Responsibilities of
the post include conducting molecular biology experiments to advance larger
research projects. Duties might include DNA/RNA extraction, PCR & agarose gel
electrophoresis, protein extraction & poly acrylamide gel electrophoresis,
creating recombinant DNA (cloning), plant and bacterial transformation, plant
growth and maintenance, and tissue culture. You must also maintain a
laboratory notebook and provide regular progress updates.
The University of Oxford is committed to equality and valuing diversity. All
applicants will be judged on merit, according to the selection criteria.
This post is full time (although applications to work >60% of full time are
welcome) and available 1 September 2025.
The closing date for applications is 12.00 noon on Friday 6th June, interviews
are likely to be scheduled for the end of June / beginning of July.
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The Department of Biology is seeking a Research Assistant to join the Mosher
Laboratory. This is a full-time position, starting 1 September 2025 with an initial fixed term of 1 year. Small RNA-mediated transcriptional silencing occurs in most eukaryotes, but is especially prevalent in plant genomes, which are extensively impacted by small RNA-directed DNA methylation (RdDM). The Mosher lab studies the impact of RdDM on seed development, particularly how the maternal somatic cells impact the developing seed. We work with a variety of plant systems and use genetic, molecular, and computational approaches. Our goal is to understand how small RNAs ... The Department of Biology is seeking a Research Assistant to join the Mosher Laboratory. This is a full-time position, starting 1 September 2025 with an initial fixed term of 1 year. Small RNA-mediated transcriptional silencing occurs in most eukaryotes, but is especially prevalent in plant genomes, which are extensively impacted by small RNA-directed DNA methylation (RdDM). The Mosher lab studies the impact of RdDM on seed development, particularly how the maternal somatic cells impact the developing seed. We work with a variety of plant systems and use genetic, molecular, and computational approaches. Our goal is to understand how small ... |
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