Research Assistant

Applications are invited for a Research Assistant in Chemistry to work under the supervision of Professor Justin Benesch. The post holder will support key research activities within the group, contributing to projects focused on the integration of mass photometry with other techniques. The position is funded by the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC).

The appointment is fixed-term for 8 months in the first instance, available from 1 October 2026. The post is part-time (0.6 fte, 22.5 hours per week) and will be based in the Department of Chemistry and the Kavli Institute for Nanoscience Discovery, University of Oxford.

About you 

Applicants must hold an undergraduate degree in Chemistry or a relevant science discipline, prior to taking up the appointment. You will have experience relevant to laboratory-based research and be able to work effectively within an established research programme.

Essential experience includes:

• Protein expression and purification
• Mass photometry and dynamic MP
• Liposome and supported lipid bilayer preparation

You will be expected to manage your own research activities under guidance, contribute to experimental work, analyse and present scientific data, and work collaboratively within the research group.

Application process 

Applications for this vacancy are to be made online. As part of your application, you will be required to upload a supporting statement and CV.

Your supporting statement must explain how you meet each of the selection criteria for the post, using clear examples drawn from skills and experience. Please note that certificates, references and research papers should not be provided at this stage.

To apply for this role and for further details, including the job description and selection criteria, please click on the link below.

The closing date for applications is 12.00 midday, 2 September 2026, UK time. Interviews will be held as soon as possible thereafter.

The University of Oxford and The Department of Chemistry are Silver Athena SWAN holders.  Applications are particularly welcome from women and black and ethnic minority candidates, who are under-represented in Chemistry research posts in Oxford.