Research Technician - Oxford, United Kingdom - University of Oxford

Description

Department of Biology, South Parks Rd, Oxford, OX1 3RB About the role The Department of Biology is seeking to recruit a Research Technician.

This is a full-time post, funded by the Gatsby Charitable Foundation and the John Fell Fund for 12 months, working under the direction of Dr.

Tina Schreier in the Department of Biology, University of Oxford, South Parks Road, Oxford OX1 3RB. The responsibilities/duties of the postholder will be to undertake research work as directed by the supervisor. The postholder will provide support in establishing an efficient transformation protocol for the C4 plant Gynandropsis gynandra. The work will primarily involve plant transformation and tissue culture.

About you The postholder should have experience of plant tissue culture and a proven record of successfully maintaining sterile in vitro cultures.

Molecular biology skills and experience of working with minimal supervision are required, along with the ability to work co-operatively as part of a team and to learn new methods and skills.

A proven track record of accurate record keeping, and data analysis is essential.

The successful applicant will have good communication skills and will be educated to at least A-level or equivalent qualification in science.