Research Assistant

University of Oxford - Jenner Institute

Location: Oxford

Salary: £35,681 to £41,636 with a discretionary range to £46,476 per annum (pro rata). Research Grade 6. This is inclusive of a pensionable Oxford University Weighting of £1,730 per year (pro rata)

Hours: Full Time

Contract Type: Fixed-Term/Contract

Placed On: 16th February 2026

Closes: 13th March 2026

Job Ref: 184735

Full address: Old Road Campus Research Building, Roosevelt Drive, Headington, Oxford OX3 7DQ

We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated Research Assistant to join the Gonococcal Vaccine Project at the Jenner Institute, University of Oxford. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge vaccine research focused on addressing the global challenge of gonorrhoea.

You will join the Gonococcal Vaccine Research Programme led by Susanne Hodgson and will play a key role in supporting laboratory-based aspects of clinical trials and immunological research. With the support of the Seniors, you will be responsible for laboratory-based aspects of clinical trials including laboratory analysis plan preparation, SOP development, and processing and management of clinical trial samples. You will liaise with clinical trials sites and provide training and support where necessary. You will also support murine immunogenicity studies within the group by processing samples of performing immunoassays with appropriate support and training.

It is essential that you hold a degree in a relevant biological subject (or equivalent) with a keen interest in gonorrhoea and/or vaccinology and the immunology of infectious diseases. You will be self-motivated, technically competent and capable of working in independently in a laboratory. You are also able to interpret scientific data, analyse data and write factual reports. Excellent organisational skills and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously are essential.

Applications for this vacancy should be made online and you will need to upload a supporting statement and CV. Your supporting statement must explain how you meet each of the selection criteria for the post using examples of your skills and experience. Please restrict your documentation to your CV and supporting statement only. Any other documents will be requested at a later date.

This position is offered full time on a fixed term contract until 18 May 2028 and is funded by the UKRI.

Only applications received before 12 midday on Friday 13 March 2026 will be considered. Please quote 184735 on all correspondence.