Postdoctoral Research Assistant in Immunology

University-of-Oxford; Oxford; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent pension scheme

38 days annual leave

Childcare services

Family leave schemes

Discounted travel

Membership to clubs

Job summary

University of Oxford invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Assistant in Immunology within the Clarke group at the Kennedy Institute. The role focuses on spatial immunometabolism and the GC reaction, with duties including developing new techniques, testing hypotheses, and guiding junior researchers.

Applications require a PhD in Immunology or related field, with publications in peer-reviewed journals. Salary is in the range £39,424–£46,476 per annum with a pensionable weighting.

Qualifications

• PhD in Immunology or a related area with relevant immunology techniques.
• Demonstrable publications in peer-reviewed journals.
• UK personal licence to work with animals or willingness to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Carry out research in spatial immunometabolism focusing on the GC reaction.
• Develop and adapt laboratory techniques and experimental protocols.
• Review hypotheses and analyse data from multiple sources; present detailed proposals to senior researchers.
• Provide guidance to junior members of the research group and contribute to grant income generation.

Skills

Immunology expertise

Education

PhD in Immunology or related area

Job description

Postdoctoral Research Assistant in Immunology

189244 – Postdoctoral Research Assistant in Immunology Nuffield Department of Orthopaedics, Rheumatology and Musculoskeletal Sciences (NDORMS) Grade 7: Salary in the range of £39,424-£46,476 per annum. This is inclusive of a pensionable Oxford University Weighting of £1,730 per year. This is a full time (100% FTE), fixed term position for 3 years.

The University of Oxford is a stimulating work environment, which enjoys an international reputation as a world-class centre of excellence. Our research plays a key role in tackling many global challenges, from reducing our carbon emissions to developing vaccines during a pandemic.

The Nuffield Department of Orthopaedics, Rheumatology and Musculoskeletal Sciences (NDORMS) is part of the Medical Sciences Division and is the largest European academic department in its field, running a globally competitive programme of research and teaching.

The Kennedy Institute is a biomedical research centre uniquely bringing together discovery science and early-stage clinical research, to develop transformative new therapies for chronic inflammatory and musculoskeletal conditions.

The Clarke group, based at the Kennedy Institute of Rheumatology, is focused on understanding how cellular metabolic processes shape the immune response in health and disease. A particular focus is on B cell metabolism, and more specifically the germinal centre reaction, which is responsible for the production of high-affinity antibodies and immune memory. More information can be found on the group website (https://www.kennedy.ox.ac.uk/research/research-groups/translational-immunometabolism).

What We Offer

As an employer, we genuinely care about our employees’ wellbeing and this is reflected in the range of benefits that we offer including:

• An excellent contributory pension scheme
• 38 days annual leave
• A comprehensive range of childcare services
• Family leave schemes
• Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans
• Membership to a variety of social and sports clubs

About the Role

We are offering an exciting and unique opportunity for a talented postdoctoral research assistant to become a member of the Clarke research group with responsibility for carrying out research in spatial immunometabolism, focused on the GC reaction. The lab is supported by the ERC and the post will also involve providing guidance to less experienced members of the research group, including postdocs, research assistants, technicians, and PhD and project students. You will adapt existing and develop new scientific techniques and experimental protocols as well as tests hypotheses and analyse scientific data from a variety of sources, reviewing and refining working hypotheses as appropriate. You will contribute ideas for new research projects and develop ideas for generating research income, and present detailed research proposals to senior researchers.

About You

You will hold a PhD (or be near completion) in Immunology or a related area together with relevant experience in standard techniques of immunology. You will have a demonstrable track record in immunology, evidenced by publications in high quality, peer-reviewed journals as well as an understanding of the role of cellular metabolism in the immune system. You will have a a personal licence to work with animals in the UK or be prepared to obtain such a licence via attendance of in-house courses.

Application Process

You will be required to upload a covering letter/supporting statement, CV and the details of two referees as part of your online application. Please quote 189244 in all correspondence.

The closing date for applications is 12pm 9 November 2026.

Salary (£) : Salary in the range of £39,424-£46,476 per annum.