Translational Research Scientist: Experimental Medicine

University of Oxford; Oxford; Presencial; GBP 49 000 - 58 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

An excellent contributory pension

38 days annual leave

Childcare services

Family leave schemes

Cycle loan scheme

Discounted bus travel

Membership to social/sports clubs

Resumo da oferta

The University of Oxford invites applications for a Translational Research Scientist in NDORMS/Kennedy Institute. This full-time, fixed-term role spans 24 months and focuses on translational research at the interface of academia and industry within experimental medicine.

You will lead immunology workflows, including human tissue handling, culture, PCR, flow cytometry, and advanced single-cell RNA-seq (10X) with spatial transcriptomics to understand disease pathways and evaluate targets.

Qualificações

• PhD/DPhil in immunology or related field with post-qualification research experience.
• Experience independently managing a research project and collaborating with both wet and dry lab researchers.
• Proficiency in standard immunology techniques including human tissue handling, culture, PCR, and flow cytometry; 10X single-cell RNA-seq and spatial transcriptomics are desirable.

Responsabilidades

• Set up, deliver, and maintain research projects and programmes in experimental medicine.
• Provide technical leadership and support for team-based research objectives.
• Collaborate across disciplines and with industry partners to explore molecular pathways and targets.

Conhecimentos

Immunology research

Project management

Wet lab techniques

Flow cytometry

PCR

Single-cell RNA-seq (10X)

Spatial transcriptomics

Team collaboration

Formação académica

PhD/DPhil in immunology or related area

Ferramentas

Flow cytometer (FACS)

10X Genomics platform

Spatial transcriptomics platforms

Descrição da oferta de emprego

This is a full time, fixed term position for 24 months.

The University of Oxford is a stimulating work environment, which enjoys an international reputation as a world-class centre of excellence. Our research plays a key role in tackling many global challenges, from reducing our carbon emissions to developing vaccines during a pandemic.

The Nuffield Department of Orthopaedics, Rheumatology and Musculoskeletal Sciences (NDORMS) is part of the Medical Sciences Division and is the largest European academic department in its field, running a globally competitive programme of research and teaching. The Kennedy Institute is a biomedical research centre uniquely bringing together discovery science and early-stage clinical research, to develop transformative new therapies for chronic inflammatory and musculoskeletal conditions.

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
• 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

About the Role

We are offering an exciting and unique opportunity for an experienced researcher to work as a Translational Research Scientist at the interface of academia and industry, joining a large multidisciplinary team working on Experimental Medicine. The team are carrying out histopathological and omics analyses of samples from clinical studies sponsored by industry partners, which aim to understand the molecular basis disease pathways and potential new treatment targets.

The Translational Research Scientist will contribute to the set-up, delivery and continuity of the research projects and programmes by providing advanced technical and scientific expertise in support. Unlike a traditional Postdoctoral Research Associate (PDRA) role, this position is not primarily aligned with a standard academic career progression pathway. Instead, the postholder will focus on collaborative research, the application of specialist knowledge, and the development, optimisation, and maintenance of methodologies, facilities, or shared resources. The role emphasises long-term contribution, technical leadership, and support for team-based research objectives, rather than the pursuit of independent academic advancement or principal investigator status.

About You

You must hold a PhD/DPhil in immunology or related area, together with post-qualification research experience. You will have experience of independently managing a research project and evidence of having collaborated with both wet and dry lab researchers to complete a project. Demonstrated experience in standard laboratory-based immunology techniques, such as human tissue handling and culture, PCR, flow cytometry, is essential. Proficiency in conducting 10X single-cell RNAseq and spatial transcriptomics is desirable.

The University of Oxford is committed to equality and valuing diversity. All applicants will be judged on merit, according to the selection criteria.

£49,119 to £58,265 per annum: Grade 8. This is inclusive of a pensionable Oxford University Weighting of £1,730 per year.