Research Technician Part-time NEW

Research Technician

Oxford Centre for Diabetes Endocrinology and Metabolism (OCDEM), Churchill Hospital, Old Road, Headington, Oxford, OX3 7LE Grade 5: £32,108 – £37,338 per annum, pro rata

We are seeking an enthusiastic Part-time Research Assistant to join a vibrant research team led by David Ray at the Oxford Centre for Diabetes Endocrinology and Metabolism (OCDEM) on studies related to circadian and sleep population genetics.

The work will analyse Kupffer cell circadian function. You will use in vitro models and in vivo studies with genetically modified mice. You will analyse gene expression at bulk and single-cell level. You will analyse histological sections and fixed, purified cells using conventional, immune, and fluorophore-tagged proteins. You will run FACS analyses on immune cell preparations from the liver. Prof Ray will provide day-to-day support.

The successful applicant will join an established multidisciplinary research team, undertaking and directing the research day to day whilst also supervising both technical staff and graduate research students attached to the project.

The successful applicant must hold, or be close to completing, a PhD/DPhil in human population genetics and Mendelian randomisation. They must have peer-reviewed publications. They will possess sufficient specialist knowledge in the discipline to work within established research programmes.

The position is part-time for 20 hours per week and fixed-term for 12 months. The position will be based at OCDEM, Churchill Hospital, Headington, Oxford.

For informal enquiries, please contact Ruby Ramsamy at ocdem.personnel@ndm.ox.ac.uk. Please quote reference 189450 on all correspondence. As part of your formal online application, you will be required to upload a CV and supporting statement. Only applications received before midday on Friday, 30 October 2026 can be considered. Interviews are scheduled for the week commencing 16 November 2026.