T Cell Immunology Research Scientist – Immunotherapy

University Of Oxford; Oxford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

38 days annual leave

Childcare services

Family leave schemes

Cycle loan scheme

Discounted bus travel

Clubs membership

Job summary

University of Oxford invites applicants for a Research Scientist in T cell immunology within the Department of Oncology at the MRC Weatherall Institute for Molecular Medicine, Oxford. The role involves designing experimental work, immunophenotyping patient samples with spectral flow cytometry and scRNA-seq, and developing new approaches to cancer immunology.

The post holder will work with students and junior researchers, contribute to publications, and potential project extensions depending on

Qualifications

• PhD/DPhil in T cell immunology or closely related discipline with substantial experience working with human T cells.
• Experience with high-dimensional flow cytometry and analysis.
• Ability to design, plan and execute independent experimental research.
• Excellent communication skills and track record in publications/presentations.
• Experience supervising students or junior researchers is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute experimental research in T cell immunology.
• Immunophenotype patient samples using spectral flow cytometry and scRNA-seq.
• Perform functional assays to characterise heterologously expressed T cell receptors.
• Apply molecular/cellular approaches including flow cytometry, scRNA-seq, ATAC-seq.
• Develop spatial analysis approaches and contribute to new research directions.
• Collaborate with students, research staff and postdocs, mentoring junior researchers.

Skills

T cell immunology

Flow cytometry

Single-cell RNA sequencing

Education

PhD/DPhil in relevant field

Tools

Spectral flow cytometry

ATAC-seq

scRNA-seq analysis

Job description

University of Oxford invites applicants for a Research Scientist in T cell immunology within the Department of Oncology at the MRC Weatherall Institute for Molecular Medicine, Oxford. The role involves designing experimental work, immunophenotyping patient samples with spectral flow cytometry and scRNA-seq, and developing new approaches to cancer immunology.

The post holder will work with students and junior researchers, contribute to publications, and potential project extensions depending on