Research Assistant – Molecular Virology Group

We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated Research Assistant to join the Molecular Virology group within the Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences Oxford Institute (COI), Nuffield Department of Medicine (NDM). You will be supporting the laboratory through growing and maintaining viral cultures in both containment level 2 and 3. Performing a range of molecular biology, immunological and biochemical techniques to study the interplay between respiratory viruses and cellular oxygen sensing.

You will be responsible for performing experiments in high-containment, examining the impact of cellular oxygen sensing in respiratory viral infections, including SARS-CoV-2. You will also perform research work with human and mammalian cell lines (tissue culture), inlcuding the generation and maintenance of knockout and knockdown cell llines using CRISPR/siRNA. You will be responsible for keeping detailed record of all activities and to consolidate data from various projects within the group, interpret the results and to present them to other team members, including external collaborators.

It is essential that you hold a degree in biology, biochemistry, chemistry, biotechnology or similar, together with being familiar with molecular biology techniques (e.g. Immunoblotting, immunoprecipitation, qPCR, molecular cloning). You will have experience in handling cells, tissue culture and gene knockout/knockdown, as well as the ability to communicate results clearly and effectively and to discuss scientific ideas both within the work environment.

Applications for this vacancy are to be made online and you will be required to upload a supporting statement and CV as part of your online application. Your supporting statement must explain how you meet each of the selection criteria for the post using examples of your skills and experience.  

This position is offered full time on a fixed term contract for 18 months and is funded by the CAMS Core grant.  

Only applications received before 12 midday on Thursday 4 January 2024 will be considered. Interviews to be held week commencing 22 January 2024. Please quote 169434 on all correspondence.