Postdoctoral Research Scientist

University of Oxford; Oxford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading academic institution in Oxford seeks a researcher to join a multidisciplinary team focused on immune cell research in multiple sclerosis (MS). The role requires a PhD in Immunology and experience with immune cell-based assays. You will collaborate internationally and develop innovative research techniques. This position offers a range of benefits including generous leave and a pension scheme.

Benefits

Excellent contributory pension scheme

38 days annual leave

Comprehensive childcare services

Family leave schemes

Cycle loan scheme

Discounted bus travel

Membership to social clubs

Qualifications

• Must hold or be close to completion of a PhD in Immunology.
• Experience with immune cell-based assays is essential.
• Highly motivated with the ability to develop new ideas.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to immune cell-based research projects.
• Develop innovative techniques to study immune cells in MS.
• Collaborate with local and international researchers.
• Communicate findings and develop new research ideas.

Skills

Immune cell-based assays

Research collaboration

Innovation in laboratory techniques

Education

PhD in Immunology

Job description

Overview

Translational Immunology Development Unit (TIDU), Weatherall Institute of Molecular Medicine, John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford. You are invited to apply to join Professor Lars Fugger and a multidisciplinary research team at the MRC Translational Discovery Immunology Unit, based at the Weatherall Institute of Molecular Medicine. You will join research scientists, computational biologists, and clinicians, have access to state-of-the-art technologies and collaborate with leading researchers both locally and internationally. This research project aims to explore the role of immune cells in autoimmune, demyelinating diseases of the central nervous system, with an emphasis on patients with multiple sclerosis (MS). The work uses innovative laboratory and analytical techniques to expose new disease-associated immune cell populations that explain why environmental context is critical to disease cause and to explore how the immune system contributes to disease progression. The aim is for the research to be clinically translatable and to support drug development.

If you would like to discuss your application informally before applying, please email Professor Fugger ([e-mail]). Further information regarding the research group of Professors Lars Fugger can be found at: https://www.imm.ox.ac.uk/research/research-groups/fugger-group

About the Radcliffe Department of Medicine (RDM)

The Radcliffe Department of Medicine (RDM) within the Medical Sciences Division is one of the largest departments in the University of Oxford. RDM is a multi-disciplinary department which aims to tackle some of the world\'s biggest health challenges by integrating innovative basic biology with cutting edge clinical research.

Responsibilities

• Join a multidisciplinary research team and contribute to immune cell-based research projects.
• Apply and develop innovative laboratory and analytical techniques to study immune cells in MS and related diseases.
• Collaborate with researchers locally and internationally and contribute to project planning and interpretation of results.
• Develop new ideas and research objectives and communicate findings to the team.

Qualifications

• You must hold, or be close to completion of, a PhD in Immunology.
• Experience with immune cell-based assays is essential.
• Previous experience in MS research is not required.
• You should be highly motivated and able to develop new ideas and research objectives.

Benefits

• 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