Laboratory manager

Fixed-term, available from 01/04/2024 until 31/05/2028, Full-time

An opportunity is offered for an ambitious and enthusiastic candidate to work as Laboratory Manager in the group of Prof. Armin Lak, group that work together to gain a quantitative circuit-level understanding of neuronal mechanisms subserving learning and decision-making.

The Lak group is composed of researchers with a wide range of background from cellular neuroscience to mathematics. The approach is to employ state-of-the-art circuit tools, including high-count electrophysiology, two-photon imaging and optogenetics, in combination with highly-controlled behavioural tasks in animal models, and computational modelling.

Duties include managing laboratory spaces and stocks and placing consumables orders; adapting existing and developing new scientific techniques and experimental protocols; acting as a source of information and advice to other members of the group on scientific protocols and experimental techniques; maintaining a high level of operational efficiency; training group members in use of equipment and experimental techniques; conducting laboratory work and supervising laboratory work of students.

You will have previous laboratory experience particularly in neuroscience wet lab, or neuroscience software development and experience leading administrative laboratory duties. Applicants must be educated to degree level in a biological science, neuroscience, or computer science.

The fixed-term post is available from 1st of April 2024.

The post will be based  at the Department of Physiology Anatomy & Genetics, Sherrington Building, Parks Road, Oxford, OX1 3PT

Informal enquiries may be directed to the DPAG HR Team –  

/ Professor Armin Lak –

. Details of “how to apply” can be found in the accompanying job description.

Closing date for applications is midday on Friday 2nd of February 2024.

Interviews are likely to be held  week commencing 12th of February 2024.

Applications are particularly welcome from women, black and minority ethnic candidates who are under-represented in academic posts in Oxford.

While this is a full-time role, we welcome applications from individuals who wish to be considered for part-time working or other flexible working arrangements.

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