Research Assistant in Microbial Evolution and Symbiosis

About the role
We seek a motivated Research Assistant with relevant experience in cell and molecular biology to join our team developing methods for understanding microbial cell cycles. Working in a lively and interdisciplinary team you will have access to consistent experimental support and will be provide training in cutting edge approaches.

About you
You must have or about to complete a MSc degree in a subject relevant to cell and molecular biology. You will be enthusiastic and committed to bringing interdisciplinary approaches to complex questions. You will have an eye for detail and a desire to bring projects to completion. Excellent communication skills, including the ability to write text that can be published, present data at conferences, and represent the research group at meetings are essential.

How to apply
The University of Oxford is committed to equal opportunity, and to being a place where everyone belongs and is supported to succeed. We recognise how the diversity of our community enriches our ability to deliver on our academic mission.
We welcome applications from individuals from all backgrounds, including those under-represented within higher education. No applicant or members of staff shall be unlawfully discriminated against on the basis of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.
This post is full time and available immediately until 30 June 2027.
The closing date for applications is 12.00 noon on Friday 24 April 2026, interviews are likely to be scheduled for late April 2026. Applications for this vacancy are to be made online via our e-recruitment system, and you will be required to upload a supporting statement and CV as part of your online application.

Location: Life and Mind Building, South Parks Road, Oxford OX1 3EL

Pay Scale: RESEARCH GRADE 6

Salary: £35,681 - £41,636 per annum

Contact: recruitment@biology.ox.ac.uk