University of Oxford - Radcliffe Department of Medicine

Location: Oxford

Salary: £30,434 to £37,394 Grade: 7, p.a.

Hours: Full Time

Contract Type: Contract / Temporary 

Placed on: 10th September 2015

Closes: 7th October 2015

Job Ref: 120013

Radcliffe Department of Medicine, Nuffield Division of Clinical Laboratory Sciences, John Radcliffe Hospital, Headington, Oxford

 

Applicants are invited to apply for a 14-month fixed-term postdoctoral research assistant position within NDCLS as part of a research project funded by the Kay Kendall Leukaemia Fund and aiming to gain insight into the role of the ASXL1 gene in the myelodysplastic syndromes and acute myeloid leukaemia.

 

The project involves the application of a number of techniques, including next-generation sequencing, cell culture (lentiviral constructs), gene expression profiling and genome-wide DNA methylation profiling. Further details are provided in the job description.

 

Candidates should hold a relevant degree. Research experience in molecular biology, cell culture (including lentiviral technology), FACS and gene expression profiling is essential. Applicants should have excellent communication skills, attention to detail and good computer skills. The post is full-time.

 

Applications for this vacancy are to be made online. You will be required to upload a CV and supporting statement using the available template. For further details, including a job description and person specification, please click on the link below.

 

Applications must be submitted by 12.00 noon on Wednesday 7 October 2015.