Research Assistant

We are looking for an energetic and experienced full-time Research Assistant to join the research group of Professor Tal Arnon at the Kennedy Institute in Oxford, to work within the Nuffield Department of Orthopaedics, Rheumatology and Musculoskeletal Sciences. The laboratory focuses on the cellular and molecular mechanisms regulating lymphocyte activation and differentiation in vivo. These studies aim to advance our basic understanding of humoral immunity and may have important implications for the development of novel vaccines and therapeutic agents designed to treat a variety of immunological disorders (e.g., autoimmunity).

The position is suited for an individual that enjoys working in an academic environment and who is keen to support competitive research. A suitable candidate, who already has a strong scientific background, and who wishes to continue to develop these skills, will have an opportunity for academic training, including taking active part in executing and developing projects addressing novel scientific questions, learning cutting-edge techniques, contributing to publications and enhancing academic skills.

You will support the research team in a wide variety of molecular and cellular approaches including flow cytometry analysis, sorting, construct generations, histological analysis, tissue collection, in vivo work etc and routinely liaise with direct supervisor, and other members of group, regarding experiments and general laboratory procedures. You will also contribute to general laboratory maintenance, general laboratory management and administration.

You must hold a Bachelor’s Degree (or Master’s) in Biological Sciences, Immunology or a similar related subject. You must have experience in performing procedures in vivo and in analysing tissues from complex mouse models. Previous experience in basic research in immunology, preferentially in the field of adaptive immunity, including critical thinking and proven ability to generate high quality data in a clear, timely and concise manner is essential. Experience using confocal microscopy, sectioning tissue samples using Cryostat and multi-colour flow cytometry (e.g., 6 or more colours), as well as experience using multi-colour (6-7 fluorophores) flow cytometry, analysing mouse tissue samples is desirable.

This is a fixed-term, full time position for 2 years.

Due to the nature of the research at the Kennedy Institute of Rheumatology, this job will require additional security pre-employment checks:

The closing date for this position is 12 noon on 12th of September 2025. You will be required to upload a CV and supporting statement as part of your online application.