Research Assistant in Spider Vibration Sensing

Research Assistant in Spider Vibration Sensing

Life and Mind Building, South Parks Road, Oxford OX1 3EL

We are looking for a Research Assistant to join the Animal Vibration Lab. You will have responsibility for the provision of research support for experimental work within the spider vibration sensing project.

The successful applicant will hold a Master’s degree, together with some relevant experience. You will be working towards a doctorate in spider vibration sensing. You will possess sufficient specialist knowledge in spider vibration sensing to work within established research programmes. Excellent communication skills, including the ability to write text that can be published, present data at conferences, and represent the research group at meetings are essential.

The University of Oxford is committed to equal opportunity, and to being a place where everyone belongs and is supported to succeed. We recognise how the diversity of our community enriches our ability to deliver on our academic mission.

We welcome applications from individuals from all backgrounds, including those under-represented within higher education. No applicant or members of staff shall be unlawfully discriminated against on the basis of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.

This post is part time (20 hrs/ 53% FTE) and available immediately for 6 months.

The closing date for applications is 12.00 noon on Friday 4 September 2026, interviews are likely to be scheduled for mid-September 2026. 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.