Research Assistant in Microbiology

We are seeking to appoint a Research Assistant to join the lab of Dr Mathew Stracy, based in the Sir William Dunn School of Pathology, University of Oxford. This project will involve experimental work in vivo and in vitro to identify and deconvolve the key factors that determine how antibiotics affect a patient\’s resident microbial population and any resistant pathogens persisting within it. The ultimate objective is to develop new ways to reduce the spread of antibiotic resistance within and between patients.

The post-holder will be responsible for planning and executing experimental work to understand how antibiotics affect target strains of interest within gut microbial communities in vitro. This will include microbiology techniques such as anaerobic culturing, serial dilution spot plating, broth microdilution, cloning, DNA extraction and metagenomic sequencing.

You should hold an undergraduate degree or Master\’s degree in a relevant subject (microbiology, biological sciences, or a related field). You should have previous experience in wet lab microbiology techniques, including spot plating, measuring MICs, DNA extraction and cloning. Excellent understanding of the intestinal microbiota and antibiotic resistance is essential.

This is a fixed-term appointment available for 1 year. If you are interested in this role, and have the skills and experience we are looking for, please apply online. You will be required to upload a CV and supporting statement as part of your online application.

Informal enquiries should be directed to Dr Mathew Stracy via email: mathew.stracy@path.ox.ac.uk .

Only applications submitted online and received before noon Friday 15 August 2025 will be considered. Interviews will be held as soon as possible thereafter.

Right to work: this role does not meet the criteria for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa or endorsement under the Global Talent visa.

At the Dunn School we are committed to supporting the professional and career development of our postdocs and research staff. To help them thrive and achieve their ambitions, we have created a comprehensive range of opportunities and initiatives designed to provide an exceptional launchpad for their future careers.

Contact Person :

Mrs Marina Katash

Vacancy ID :

181261

Contact Phone :

Closing Date & Time :

15-Aug-2025 12:00

Pay Scale :

STANDARD GRADE 4

Contact Email :

marina.katash@path.ox.ac.uk

Salary (£) :

Salary in a range £27,838 – £36,616 per annum

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