Research Associate

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

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Research Associate to join a dynamic team focused on developing novel immunotherapies. This role involves providing essential research support, managing academic projects, and guiding students in a collaborative environment. With a commitment to tackling significant health challenges, this position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking research at a prestigious institution. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in protein expression and imaging techniques, ensuring impactful contributions to the field of molecular immunology.

Benefits

Contributory Pension Scheme

38 Days Annual Leave

Childcare Services

Family Leave Schemes

Cycle Loan Scheme

Discounted Bus Travel

Membership to Social and Sports Clubs

Qualifications

• Experience in protein expression and imaging-based methods.
• Ability to manage academic research and support students.

Responsibilities

• Provide research support for T-cell surface protein projects.
• Assist with administrative activities in the lab.

Skills

Protein Expression

Imaging-based Methods

Research Support

Education

PhD in Molecular Biology or related field

Job description

Job Title: Research Associate

Pay Scale: Grade 7

Salary (£): £38,674 - £46,913 per annum

Location: MRC Weatherall Institute of Molecular Medicine

Contract Type: Fixed-term

Hours: Full time

About the Role

The applicant will join a dynamic and successful team, i.e., the T-cell Biology Group, which is exploiting cell surface molecules for the development of novel immunotherapies in autoimmunity and cancer, established at the Weatherall Institute of Molecular Medicine at Oxford University. They will work as part of the research group, which brings together scientists with the objective of applying fundamental research in molecular immunology to the understanding and control, in therapeutic settings, of human immune responses, via the actions of cell surface molecules. The post-holder will have responsibility for the provision of research support for a large project whose focus is the downstream signalling effects of T-cell surface proteins, principally using imaging-based methods. Ideally the post-holder will bring specialist skills in the area of protein expression allowing the scope of the programme to be expanded. The post-holder will manage their own academic research and also assist with administrative activities that improve the effectiveness of the laboratory's day-to-day research. The post holder will also provide advice and guidance to research students where appropriate.

About You

The appointee will report to Dr Mafalda Santos, a Senior Postdoctoral Fellow and co-awardee on the Wellcome Trust grant supporting this post in the T-cell Biology Group (TCBG), and Prof Simon Davis (Head of the TCBG). Dr Santos and Prof Davis have made notable contributions to our understanding of cell surface molecules and their use for the development of novel immunotherapies in autoimmunity.

About the Radcliffe Department of Medicine

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.

Benefits of working

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

See https://hr.admin.ox.ac.uk/staff-benefits for more information.

Application Process

"Committed to equality and valuing diversity"

The post is for 3 years in the first instance and potentially renewable.

Applications for this vacancy are to be made online. You will be required to upload a supporting statement and CV as part of your online application. The supporting statement should include a cover letter and should also clearly describe how you meet each of the selection criteria listed in the job description. Click here for more information and advice on how to write an effective supporting statement.

Only applications received before 12:00 midday on 08/05/2025 will be considered.

Interviews are due to take place on the 15/05/2025.

Contact Person :

Senior HR Officer

Vacancy ID :

179529

Contact Phone :

Closing Date & Time :

08-May-2025 12:00

Pay Scale :

RESEARCH GRADE 7

Contact Email :

[e-mail]

Salary (£) :

38674 - 46913