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Research Assistant in Gene Therapy

🏢 University of Oxford • 📍 Oxford, England • 🕒 1 day ago

Salary Range

£31,502 - £37,386

£2,625 - £3,116 / mo

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Location Base

Oxford, England

Tier-1 UK Economic Zone

Est. Take-Home Pay

68% - 74% (After PAYE & NI)

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1.0 GBP ≈ $1.28 USD Living Standard

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Position Overview & Specifications

We are seeking an enthusiastic Research Assistant to work with the Gene Medicine Group to develop gene therapy for a range of lung diseases. The group is directed by Professors Deborah Gill and Steve Hyde at the University of Oxford, and based at the John Radcliffe Hospital.

The successful candidate will be an enthusiastic team-worker willing to support multiple gene therapy projects. The applicant will contribute to the production and testing of new Lentiviral vectors for therapeutic application, which will include the large-scale manufacture of purified virus batches.

This is a unique opportunity for a research scientist to contribute to the clinical development of new gene therapy products from first inception, proof-of-concept testing through to successful manufacturing. The successful candidate will hold a Bachelors or Masters degree in a relevant science subject with expertise in molecular/cell biology and relevant laboratory experience in line with the duties of the posts, as outlined in the Job Description.

The position is available immediately.

For further details see: Gene Medicine Group

Applications for this vacancy are to be made online. In your cover letter please indicate how you meet the essential and desirable selection criteria. For further details, including a person specification, please see the job description.

The closing date for applications is 12 noon on 11th July 2023.

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