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Research Assistant

University of Oxford
Oxford, England
Full time
3 weeks ago
We are seeking to recruit a Research Assistant for 6 months to support a research programme in the Flashman lab, Department of Biology, University of Oxford. The project aims to engineer Plant Cysteine Oxidase enzymes in order to improve submergence tolerance in crops.
The post-holder will be required to express and purify recombinant proteins, conduct detailed enzyme kinetic assays and data analysis, transform and cultivate Arabidopsis thaliana plants and contribute to submergence tolerance experiments and analysis. Applicants should possess experience in most or all of the relevant techniques in order to work independently and to be able to demonstrate techniques to other lab members. Applicants should also be able to demonstrate a knowledge of, and interest in, plant molecular responses to submergence-induced hypoxia. They should hold a Bachelors or Masters degree in Biology, Biochemistry or related discipline, with substantial experience in an academic research laboratory setting.
Where Covid-19 has resulted in substantial disruption to your work or research outputs, please explain this by providing an additional paragraph in your supporting statement.
The University of Oxford is committed to equality and valuing diversity. All applicants will be judged on merit, according to the selection criteria.
This post is full time available from 15 September 2025.
The closing date for applications is 12.00 noon on Friday 8 August 2025, interviews are likely to be scheduled for late August.
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