Postdoctoral Researcher - Cancer Immunology

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

Job summary

The University of Oxford's Department of Oncology invites applications for a research position focusing on T cell immunity and cancer prevention strategies. The role includes managing research activities, contributing to laboratory tasks, and mentoring junior team members. A strong academic background in Cancer Immunology is essential.

Benefits

Excellent contributory pension scheme

38 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays

Comprehensive range of childcare services

Family leave schemes

Cycle loan scheme

Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket loans

Membership to social and sports clubs

Qualifications

• PhD (or near completion) in a relevant discipline.
• Good publication record including first author publications.
• Experience or interest in bioinformatics and in vivo work is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Investigate cancer cells' manipulation of immune environments.
• Manage own academic research and administrative tasks.
• Contribute ideas for new research projects and proposals.

Skills

Project Management

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Education

PhD in Immunology, Cancer Biology, or related field

Job description

About the role

We have an exciting opportunity to join the dynamic research group led by Dr Jie Yang in the Department of Oncology at the University of Oxford. The group conducts research on T cell immunity and immunosuppression in cancer, with focus on understanding and enhancing immunity for the prevention of cancer development and spread. This is an exceptional opportunity for a driven individual to contribute to cutting-edge research spanning fundamental T cell biology, cancer immunotherapy, and immune-based cancer prevention strategies.

The postholder will investigate how cancer cells manipulate local and systemic immune environments to evade immune surveillance and will develop translatable therapeutic strategies to restore and enhance anti-cancer immunity. You will manage your own academic research and administrative tasks, adapting existing and developing new scientific techniques and experimental protocols. You will contribute with ideas for new research projects and for generating research income, and present detailed research proposals to senior researchers. You will also contribute to laboratory management tasks and provide guidance to less experienced team members.

This post is based at the Old Road Campus Research Building (ORCRB), Oxford, OX3 7DQ and it is offered on a full-time, fixed-term basis for three years.

About you

You will hold a PhD (or near completion) in a relevant discipline such as Immunology, Cancer Biology, Cancer Immunology or related field. You will have a good publication record including first author level publication in peer-reviewed journals. You will be passionate about Cancer Immunology, T cell Biology and translational research and will have good knowledge of these subjects to contribute to established research programmes. Excellent project management abilities to coordinate research activities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced research environment are essential together with strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret complex data. You will have excellent written and oral communication skills and experience or interest in bioinformatics andin vivowork (holding a personal licence) would be advantageous.

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 inclusive of bank holidays (pro rata for part time)
• 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

Application Process

If you would like to discuss this role please contact Dr Jie Yang [e-mail].

You will be required to upload a supporting statement (setting out how you meet the selection criteria), a curriculum vitae and the names and contact details of two referees as part of your online application.

Only applications received before noon on 11th August 2025 can be considered.

Committed to equality and valuing diversity

£38,674 to £46,913 per annum : Grade 7