Research Technician
Job Description
About the role
We are seeking a laboratory technician to join the Biology Department and provide research support to the Insect Epigenetics and Animal Vibration Labs. Responsibilities of the post include maintaining live animal stocks as well as conducting molecular biology experiments to advance larger research projects.
This may include DNA/RNA extraction, PCR & agarose gel electrophoresis, chromatin techniques such as Cut&Run, sequencing library preparation and creating recombinant DNA (cloning). Further details of the research projects can be found at the labs’ respective websites:
Home | Fitz-James Lab
https://animalvibration.site.ox.ac.uk/
About you
You will either hold a first degree in a relevant subject or have experience working in a laboratory setting. You must be willing to work with a variety of animal models, including spiders, locusts and fruit flies. Previous experience in working with insect or arachnid models is desirable but not required. However, good communication skills, organization, interpersonal skills and record-keeping are essential.
How to apply
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 (although applications to work >60% of full time are welcome) and available from 4 January 2027.
The closing date for applications is 12.00 noon on Monday 16th November 2026, interviews are likely to be scheduled for late November 2026. Applications for this vacancy are to be made online via our e-recruitment system, and you will be required to upload a supporting statement and CV as part of your online application.
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