Postdoctoral Researcher in Blood Cancer

University of Oxford; Oxford; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Oxford is seeking a talented researcher to join the Mead Group in a fixed-term position focused on understanding disease progression in myeloproliferative neoplasms. This role involves conducting advanced experiments and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to identify novel biomarkers and therapeutic targets, contributing to impactful research in the field.

Qualifications

• PhD/DPhil in a relevant field required.
• Experience in single-cell genomics data generation.
• Track record in high-impact publications.

Responsibilities

• Conduct wet lab experimentation using single-cell multiomic approaches.
• Collaborate with clinicians and scientists to generate datasets.
• Identify novel biomarkers and therapeutic targets.

Skills

Knowledge of normal and malignant haematopoiesis research

Experience generating single-cell genomics data

Ability to manage independent research activities

Education

PhD/DPhil in a relevant field

Job description

We are seeking a talented and motivated researcher to join the Mead Group to contribute to a major research programme focused on understanding and preventing disease progression in myeloproliferative neoplasms (MPNs).

Responsibilities:

1. Conduct wet lab experimentation using state-of-the-art single-cell multiomic approaches, including transcriptomic, genetic, and DNA methylation analyses on patient-derived samples and disease models.
2. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of clinicians and scientists to generate and interpret high-resolution datasets.
3. Identify novel biomarkers and therapeutic targets related to disease progression.

Qualifications:

1. PhD/DPhil in a relevant field.
2. Knowledge of normal and malignant haematopoiesis research.
3. Experience generating single-cell genomics data.
4. Track record of contributing to high-impact publications and presentations.
5. Ability to manage independent research activities.

Additional Information:

• Fixed-term position until 31 December 2027, funded by Ludwig Cancer Research.
• Application process involves uploading a CV and supporting statement online.
• Closing date: 12:00 noon on Monday 16 June 2025.
• Interview date: Monday 7 July 2025.
• Salary: £38,674 to £46,913 per annum.