Postdoctoral Research Assistant in Spatial and Single Cell Bone Cancer Proteomics

Economics Network; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

38 days annual leave

Childcare services

Family leave schemes

Cycle loan

Travel discounts

Job summary

The University of Oxford is seeking a postdoctoral researcher to implement bespoke experimental assays for bone cancer studies. You will work with a team to plan studies and develop questions within spatial proteomics, analysing detailed qualitative and quantitative data from multiple sources.

Candidates should hold or be near completion of a PhD/DPhil in Chemistry, Biology or related fields, with extensive mass spectrometry-based proteomics experience on Thermo and Bruker platforms.

Qualifications

• PhD/DPhil in Chemistry, Biology or related field with extensive mass spectrometry-based proteomics experience.
• Expert knowledge in design and analysis of proteomics experiments and in spatial proteomics (laser capture).
• Desirable: genetics of human disease research experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide and implement bespoke experimental assays for bone cancer studies.
• Develop research questions within spatial proteomics and analyse complex data from multiple sources.
• Contribute ideas for new research projects and for generating research income, including grant writing.

Skills

Mass spectrometry

Proteomics

Spatial proteomics

Single cell proteomics

MALDI Imaging

Data analysis

Education

PhD/DPhil in Chemistry or Biology

Tools

Thermo platforms

Bruker platforms

Laser capture

Job description

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. Botnar Institute for Musculoskeletal Sciences enables and encourages research and education into the causes of musculoskeletal disease and their treatment. The Institute provides world-class facilities for scientists in the field of musculoskeletal research.

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
• Cycle loan scheme
• Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans
• Membership to a variety of social and sports clubs

About the Role

In this role you will provide and implement bespoke experimental assays for studies across bone cancers, working with other team members, and contributing to the overall planning of studies. You will develop research questions within the field of spatial proteomics, conduct individual research, analysing detailed and complex qualitative and/or quantitative data from a variety of sources, reviewing and refining working hypotheses as appropriate. The postholder will contribute ideas for new research projects and to the research group’s plans, including developing ideas for generating research income, writing of project-funding applications for new research projects.

About You

You will hold, or be close to completion of, a PhD/DPhil in Chemistry, Biology or related fields, together with extensive experience in mass spectrometry-based proteomics (Thermo and Bruker platforms). You will have expert knowledge in the design of proteomics experiments and in the analysis of proteomic data, as well as experience in spatial proteomics (laser capture), single cell proteomics and MALDI Imaging. Previous research experience in the genetics of human disease is desirable.

Application Process

The University of Oxford is committed to equality and valuing diversity. All applicants will be judged on merit, according to the selection criteria.

Interviews will take place during the week commencing 12 October 2026 and will be face to face/online.

£39,424 to £47,779 per annum, Grade 7