Research Assistant in Motor Neuron Disease

University of Oxford - Nuffield Department of Clinical Neurosciences (NDCN), John Radcliffe Hospital

Location:	Oxford
Salary:	£35,681 to £41,636 per annum. RESEARCH GRADE 6
Hours:	Full Time
Contract Type:	Fixed-Term/Contract

Placed On: 1st April 2026
Closes: 21st April 2026
Job Ref: 185695

Nuffield Department of Clinical Neurosciences (NDCN), John Radcliffe Hospital, Headington, Oxford, OX3 9DU

The Nuffield Department of Clinical Neurosciences seeks an enthusiastic Research Assistant for the opportunity to develop their expertise in Motor Neurone Disease (MND, also known as Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, ALS, and the related disorder frontotemporal dementia, FTD) through their engagement with an established internationally-leading programme of neuroscience research led by Professor Kevin Talbot, Professor Martin Turner and Dr Alexander Thompson. You will be responsible for the provision of research support for the Motor Neuron Disease research group, contributing to the maintenance and analysis of neuronal and glial cultures derived from induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) with ALS determining genetic variants. The post offers the opportunity to become proficient in the culture of motor and cortical neurons, microglia and astrocytes from iPSCs and to gain experience in the molecular and cellular biology of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis). As such the post would be very suitable for a bioscience graduate who is considering going on to study for a doctorate in neuroscience.

Please see the 'Job Description' for further details on the role, responsibilities, and selection criteria, as well as further information about the university and how to apply (via the 'Apply' button above).

This post is full time and fixed term for 30 months.

Only applications received before midday 12:00 on Tuesday 21st April 2026 will be considered.

Interviews will be held as soon as possible thereafter.