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Closing date: 18th November
The Cragg research group at University of Oxford is seeking a Research Assistant to support general lab upkeep and delivery of experiments.
At the Department of Physiology Anatomy & Genetics (DPAG) we undertake discovery science where we reassemble physiological processes at the molecular, cellular, tissue and systems level of organisation. In so doing we provide a bridge to translational medicine, and interface between physical and life sciences. We are committed not only to innovative research and the highest standard of teaching, but also to creating an inclusive and supportive working environment.
Overview of the role:
We are seeking a Research Assistant to join the Cragg research group, and participate in the lab’s collaborative work as part of the Aligning Science Across Parkinson’s (ASAP) Initiative (https://parkinsonsroadmap.org/) . The successful candidate will participate in general laboratory upkeep, and will also contribute to the research work of the group by assisting with preparation for, and experimental procedures involved in, studies of the mechanisms and circuits that regulate dopamine and acetylcholine transmission in the striatum of animal models.
The candidate will have opportunities to assist with data collection, to work with models of Parkinson’s disease, and to collaborate on projects with the Cragg Group’s internal and external collaborators. In addition to having a first degree in a relevant science, candidates should have experience in a laboratory environment, some knowledge of the field of neuroscience, and experience of working with animal models. The candidate should also be able to manage their own research and administrative activities. The candidate needs experience of following and adapting protocols and selecting appropriate experimental methodologies.
This post is available immediately until 31st October 2026.
Key responsibilities:
- General laboratory management and administration, such as stocking laboratory consumables, keeping inventories of reagents, organising servicing of equipment, and keeping laboratory space clean and organised
- Prepare for practical experimental work conducted by lab members, e.g. make solutions, fill water tanks, wash glassware
- Obtain a UK Home Office Personal Licence (PIL A, B & C)
- Assist with obtaining research data
Selection criteria:
- Hold a first University degree in a relevant subject
- Relevant laboratory experience
- Sufficient specialist knowledge in the discipline to work within established research programmes
- Ability to manage own research and administrative activities
- Excellent communication skills, including the ability to write text that can be published, present data at conferences, and represent the research group at meetings
- Experience of following and adapting protocols and selecting appropriate experimental methodologies
- Commitment to engaging with, and promoting awareness of, equality, diversity and inclusion and embedding these into your work
How to apply:
Please provide a supporting statement outlining how you meet the selection criteria along with your CV, and the details of two referees as part of your online application.
Interviews are likely to take place during the week commencing 2nd of December, and will be either face to face or held on Microsoft Teams.
Applications are particularly welcome from women, black and minority ethnic candidates who are under-represented in academic posts in Oxford
DPAG’s Statement of Inclusion:
We, as a Department and Community, will be considerate and welcoming of all people, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, and socio-economic background. We acknowledge societal inequalities and how these impact us, and those around us, personally and professionally. Our policies, practices and Respectful Behaviours Framework underpin this commitment.
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