Research Technician

We are seeking an enthusiastic Research Technician to work within a vibrant research team headed by Professor David Hodson at the Oxford Centre for Diabetes Endocrinology and Metabolism (OCDEM) on studies related to type 2 diabetes and obesity (https://www.rdm.ox.ac.uk/people/david-hodson).

The post holder will assist in ongoing projects studying glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor (GLP1R) and gastric inhibitory polypeptide (GIP) receptor signaling using novel fluorescent probes and models. The project will focus on understanding where GLP1 and GIP receptors are localized and how they signal in complex tissue. An important component of the studies will be to use advanced cell imaging, including confocal and super-resolution modalities. Projects will be complemented with human islets and pancreas sections where needed.

Although full training will be given in a variety of techniques, the person appointed will be expected to work independently on most tasks or in collaboration with the support of colleagues. Methods will include the preparation and analysis of samples for hormone secretion, RNA extraction, PCR, cloning and optical imaging.

Previous experience of working in a research environment, good time management and communication skills are essential for the role. Applicants will need to be able to communicate clearly within a multi-disciplinary team and have basic knowledge of biochemistry and metabolism.,

The position, funded by a UKRI ERC Frontier Research Guarantee Grant, is full time and fixed term for five years.

The position will be based at OCDEM, Churchill Hospital, Headington, Oxford.

For informal enquiries, please contact Supprina Thebe at ocdem.personnel@ndm.ox.ac.uk. Please quote reference 161291 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 3rd November 2022 can be considered. Interviews are scheduled for 21st November 2022.