Research Assistant


Company:	University of Oxford
Salary:	£35,681 - £41,636
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Oxford, OX1 3PT
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Contract
Posting date:	4 Aug 2026
Closing date:	24 Aug 2026

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Research Assistant – Neuronal cell biologist in Parkinson’s

Department of Physiology, Anatomy & Genetics, Kavli Institute for Nanoscience Discovery, Dorothy Crowfoot Hodgkin Building, South Parks Road, Oxford, OX1 3QU

Contract & job type: Full-time, Fixed-term until 30/09/27

We are seeking a Research Assistant to join the Laboratory of Molecular Neurodegeneration in the Department of Physiology, Anatomy and Genetics, University of Oxford. The ideal candidate will be a highly motivated cell biologist with experience in stem cell culture, neuronal differentiation, and phenotypic assays. Strong skills in neurobiology, cell imaging, and molecular techniques are essential, along with the ability to work collaboratively.

In this role, you will be responsible for undertaking a range of cell culture activity working with patient primary fibroblasts, iPSC lines and iPSC-derived neurons and glia, performing analysis of Parkinson’s molecular and cellular biology and correlating read-outs of cell and molecular biology with detailed clinical phenotypes to contribute to our understanding of Parkinson’s disease. This post is funded by the Oxford/GSK Institute of Molecular & Computational Medicine (IMCM) and available immediately until September 2027.

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