Postdoctoral Researcher in Blood Cancer Research

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

Job summary

An exciting opportunity at a leading university for a motivated researcher to lead studies on the bone marrow microenvironment and its role in blood cancers. The position involves developing high content imaging methods and mentoring junior researchers. This fixed-term role is funded by Cancer Research UK, with a competitive salary and a focus on impactful research.

Qualifications

• Experience in developing and implementing methods for high content imaging.
• Excellent publication track record.
• Ability to manage own academic research.

Responsibilities

• Lead and contribute to research programs on bone marrow microenvironment.
• Develop and apply methods to study human bone marrow models.
• Support, mentor, and train other group members.

Skills

High content imaging

Image analysis

Tissue biology

Cancer biology

Immuno-oncology

Education

PhD in cancer biology

PhD in tissue imaging

Job description

This is an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated, experienced researcher to join the Associate Professor Bethan Psaila Group . We are looking for a skilled researcher to lead and contribute to research programs that are aiming to understand the role of the bone marrow microenvironment in the pathogenesis of blood cancers, and responses to immunotherapy.

You will focus on developing and applying methods to study human bone marrow models using high content imaging approaches. You will lead in designing and establishing new protocols to the laboratory as well as supporting, mentoring and training other members of the group.

You will hold a PhD in cancer biology, tissue imaging or a relevant field and will have previous experience in developing and implementing methods for high content imaging, image analysis and tissue biology. Experience in the tumour microenvironment and immune oncology is essential. You will have an excellent publication track record and have the ability to manage your own academic research and associated activities.

This is a fixed-term position for 12 months, funded by Cancer Research UK.

Applications for this vacancy are to be made online. You will be required to upload a CV and supporting statement as part of your online application.

The closing date for this position is 12:00 noon on 27 May 2025. Interviews will be held in June 2025.

Contact Person :

HR Recruitment

Vacancy ID :

179473

Contact Phone :

01865 222321

Closing Date & Time :

27-May-2025 12:00

Pay Scale :

RESEARCH GRADE 7

Contact Email :

[e-mail]

Salary (£) :

£38,674 - £46,913 with a discretionary range to £52,539 per annum