Postdoc: Spatial Cancer Immunology & Computational Biology

University of Oxford; Oxford; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Oxford is seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Research Associate in Spatial Biology and Cancer Immunology for a collaborative project within the COMBAT cancer programme. The role involves applying mathematical and computational approaches to analyse spatial data and cancer immunology phenomena.

The position is full-time and fixed-term for up to six months, based in Oxford, with immediate start and oversight by leading researchers. Salary is £41,636–£47,779 per annum.

Qualifications

• PhD or nearing completion in a quantitative discipline; strong computational background.
• Experience analysing complex biological or multidimensional datasets is essential.
• Proficiency in Python and ability to learn new tools quickly is required.

Responsibilities

• Analyse multiplex imaging, spatial transcriptomics and clinical datasets.
• Develop and extend quantitative spatial analysis methods using Python.
• Prepare findings for publication and presentation; collaborate with Oxford researchers and external partners.

Skills

Python programming

Spatial biology

Data analysis

Education

PhD/DPhil in mathematics, statistics, data science, computational biology or related quantitative discipline

Tools

MuSpAn framework

Job description

University of Oxford is seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Research Associate in Spatial Biology and Cancer Immunology for a collaborative project within the COMBAT cancer programme. The role involves applying mathematical and computational approaches to analyse spatial data and cancer immunology phenomena.

The position is full-time and fixed-term for up to six months, based in Oxford, with immediate start and oversight by leading researchers. Salary is £41,636–£47,779 per annum.