Research Assistant

University-of-Oxford; Oxford; Presencial; GBP 36.000 - 42.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

University of Oxford’s Oxford Centre for Immuno-Oncology is recruiting a Research Assistant to support immuno-oncology research, including preclinical mouse models and patient-derived samples. The role involves lab-based experiments, data analysis, and contributing to experimental design within the Nuffield Department of Medicine.

The successful candidate will have a biology degree, practical lab experience, and the ability to obtain a Personal Licence to work in a Biological Services Unit.

Formación

• Degree in a relevant biological science subject.
• Experience working in a biological research laboratory.
• Practical experience of cell culture and flow cytometry.
• Ability to obtain a Personal Licence and work within a Biological Services Unit.
• Experience in immunology or cancer biology and multicolor flow cytometry is advantageous.

Responsabilidades

• Perform cell culture, flow cytometry, molecular biology and sample processing.
• Carry out in vivo experiments using mouse models and optimize protocols.
• Collect, analyse data and contribute to experimental design and planning.
• Train researchers and students; maintain equipment, manage stocks, and place orders.

Conocimientos

Cell culture

Flow cytometry

In vivo work

Data analysis

Troubleshooting

Experimental design

Training

Lab management

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Biological sciences

Herramientas

Flow cytometer

PCR

Descripción del empleo

Oxford Centre for Immuno-Oncology, Old Road Campus Research Building, Roosevelt Drive, Headington, Oxford, OX3 7DQ

We are seeking to appoint a Research Assistant to join the Oxford Centre for Immuno-Oncology within the Nuffield Department of Medicine. Working with Dr Ignacio Melero, you will contribute to research investigating anti-tumour immune responses and the development of new strategies to improve cancer immunotherapy. The research focuses on antigen presentation, interactions between dendritic cells and T cells, and inflammatory signalling within the tumour microenvironment, using preclinical models and patient-derived samples to identify approaches that could enhance responses to immune checkpoint blockade and other immunotherapies.

You will be responsible for providing high-quality technical and research support, carrying out laboratory experiments including cell culture, flow cytometry, molecular biology and biological sample processing, as well as in vivo experiments using mouse models. The role involves adapting and optimising experimental protocols, troubleshooting technical problems, collecting and analysing data, contributing to experimental design and research planning, and communicating findings with collaborators. Responsibilities also include providing practical training to researchers and students and supporting the day-to-day running of the laboratory, including equipment maintenance, stock control and ordering.

It is essential that you hold a degree in a relevant biological science subject, together with experience working in a biological research laboratory. You should have practical experience of cell culture and flow cytometry, good organisational and communication skills, and the ability to follow and adapt experimental protocols and troubleshoot technical problems. Experience of, or a willingness to undertake, in vivo work using mouse models is required, along with the ability to obtain and maintain a Personal Licence and work within a Biological Services Unit. Experience in immunology, cancer biology or tumour immunology, preclinical mouse models, multicolour flow cytometry or FACS, and working with primary immune cells, tumour tissue or patient-derived samples would be advantageous.

This position is offered full time on a fixed term contract for 24 months and is funded by Cancer Research UK.

Only applications received before 12 midday on 2 November 2026 will be considered. Please quote188912 on all correspondence.

Salary (£) : Research Grade 6: £35,681 - £41,636 This is inclusive of a pensionable Oxford University Weighting of £1,730 per year (pro rata).