"Research Assistant"

Department of Paediatrics, Stathopoulou Research Group, Institute of Developmental & Regenerative Medicine IDRM, Old Road Campus, Oxford

About the role

We have an exciting opportunity to join the research group of Dr Nancy Stathopoulou, at the Institute of Developmental & Regenerative Medicine (IDRM) in the Department of Paediatrics as our Research Assistant.

You will play an important role in the contribution of the understanding of the genetic and epigenetic regulation of cardiovascular development. In this role, you will be responsible for supporting ongoing research projects within the group, including laboratory maintenance, mouse colony genotyping, working with mouse and human stem cells and using a variety of techniques, including cell differentiation assays, advanced molecular biology techniques, CRISPR/Cas9 gene editing and genome-wide omics technologies.

You will be working in a growing department within the Medical Sciences Division. The Department of Paediatrics is a world leader in child health research and hosts internationally renowned research programmes in drug development, gastroenterology, haematology, HIV, immunology, neuroimaging, neuromuscular diseases and vaccinology. The Stathopoulou lab is using mouse models of congenital heart disease and embryonic stem cells to study the biological mechanisms that control normal cardiovascular development and understand how these processes are disrupted in disease.

This position is offered full-time on a fixed-term contract initially for 2 years with the possibility to extend provided further external funding is available.

About the department

The Department of Paediatrics is committed to equality and valuing diversity. The Department of Paediatrics has been honoured with the Athena Swan Gold award, a national gender equality charter, recognising the Department's innovative policies and practices. We are committed to the professional development of our staff by providing up to ten paid days annually for skill enhancement and allowing applications for additional training funding. By joining us, you will have the opportunity to contribute to a forward-thinking department.

We welcome new staff with ideas who are willing to shape the future of the department that thinks about its staff and wellbeing. In addition to the University of Oxford wellbeing resources, the Department of Paediatrics sponsors weekly exercise classes such as yoga and bootcamp sessions as well as a choir. For staff on work visas, we also offer financial assistance towards visa renewal fees. These activities are designed to promote physical and mental wellbeing among staff members.

Please visit our website to find out more about the Department.

About you

You will have a scientific degree in a relevant field (e.g. Biology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry), supplemented by relevant experience working in a scientific laboratory, with proven and demonstrable skills in molecular biology and experience with cell culture techniques. You will be highly motivated, enthusiastic and willing to learn new skills. You will have strong organisational skills and the ability to work both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team. You will have highly effective verbal and written communication skills with all level of staff and an ability to operate effectively in a demanding and collaborative research environment.

Application Process

You will be required to upload a CV and Supporting Statement 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 information and advice on writing an effective Supporting Statement.

To discuss the post in more detail, please contact Dr Stathopoulou, the Group Leader, using the contact details below.

Only online applications received before 12.00 midday on 20 January 2026 will be considered. Interviews will be held as soon as possible thereafter.

The Department of Paediatrics offers an Interview Expense Reimbursement Policy in its efforts towards equality, diversity and inclusion. Should you be invited to interview, we will share further information about the policy at that stage.

Contact Person: Nancy Stathopoulou
Vacancy ID: 183690
Closing Date & Time: 20-Jan-2026 12:00
Pay Scale: RESEARCH GRADE 6
Contact Email: nancy.stathopoulou@paediatrics.ox.ac.uk
Salary (£): 35681 - 41636