Research Assistant
Overview
The University of Oxford is offering a full time, fixed-term position as a Research Assistant within the Oxford Centre for Immuno-Oncology at the Nuffield Department of Medicine. Working alongside Dr Ignacio Melero and funded by Cancer Research UK, the role centers on investigating anti-tumour immune responses and developing novel strategies to improve cancer immunotherapy. The research examines antigen presentation, dendritic cell and T cell interactions, and inflammatory signalling in the tumour microenvironment using preclinical models and patient-derived samples.
What you get
The position offers a salary between £35,681 and £41,636 per annum, which is designated under Research Grade 6 and includes a pensionable Oxford University Weighting of £1,730 per year on a pro rata basis. The contract is fixed-term for a duration of 24 months.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a degree in a relevant biological science subject and possess prior experience working in a biological research laboratory. Essential practical competencies include cell culture, flow cytometry, the ability to follow and adapt experimental protocols, and troubleshooting technical capability. Applicants must also have experience of, or a willingness to undertake, in vivo work using mouse models, and possess the ability to obtain and maintain a Personal Licence to work within a Biological Services Unit. Good organisational and communication skills are required. Advantageous qualifications include background knowledge in immunology, cancer biology, or tumour immunology, along with experience in multicolour flow cytometry or FACS, preclinical mouse models, and working with primary immune cells, tumour tissue, or patient-derived samples.
How to apply
Applications must be submitted online, and applicants are required to upload a CV and a supporting statement. The supporting statement must explicitly explain how the candidate meets each selection criteria for the post by utilizing examples of their skills and experience. Documentation must be restricted exclusively to the CV and supporting statement. All applications must be received before 12 midday on the closing date, and correspondence should reference the quote number 188912.
Key dates
The closing date for applications is 2 November 2026.
About University of Oxford
The University of Oxford is a collegiate research university in Oxford, England. Teaching there is documented from the late eleventh century, which makes it one of the oldest universities in the world, although its exact founding date is unknown. It has no single central campus, and its buildings are spread throughout the city. Every student belongs to a college, and the colleges operate alongside the university's academic departments, which are grouped into divisions.
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