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Job Offer: Laboratory and Research Technician:Job description:Job location: Oxford The Section of Molecular Plant Biology (Department of Biology) is seeking to recruit a Research Technician. This is a full-time post funded by the BBSRC, working under the direction of Professor Paul Jarvis on the molecular mechanisms of chloroplast functions in plants. We are seeking for a suitably practiced researcher to provide technical support and scientific skills to the research group. The work is to be conducted in the Department of Biology, South Parks Road, Oxford OX1 3RB. The post-holder should have: practice in molecular biology techniques; practice of working in a biological research laboratory with minimal supervision using own initiative; Previous practice of managing laboratory stocks and supplies; capability to work co-operatively as part of a team and to lgain new methods and skills; practice in accurate data record keeping and analysis, including use of computers and graphics software to assist in interpretation and presentation of the results; availability to carry out routine biological practices, e.g., sterilisation, autoclaving/washing glassware, etc.; Good English communication skills, both written and oral; Appropriate higher education qualification in a significant subject. 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 candidates will be judged on merit, according to the selection criteria. This post is full time, fixed term until 5 February 2026 and available immediately. The closing date for applications is 12.00 noon (GMT) on Tuesday 7 May 2024, interviews are likely to be scheduled for mid-May 2024. 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. Skills:
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