Research Assistants

We are seeking two Research Assistants to join Professor Davis’s and Dr Santos’s T-cell Biology Group. The successful applicant will join a dynamic and successful team 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 holders 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. The post holder will provide advice and guidance to research students where appropriate. Professor Davis and Dr Santos would especially like to hear from candidates who are interested in exploring the role of Research Assistant as a career.

 

 

You will have a BSc in Biology and/or Molecular Biology and/or Immunology. Ideally you will have some experience in basic laboratory methods including DNA cloning and basic protein biochemistry, including at undergraduate level. You will have the ability to work well independently as well as part of a team.

 

 

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.

 

 

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.

 

 

“Committed to equality and valuing diversity”

 

The post is full time and fixed-term for 3 years in the first instance.

 

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 12/11/2024 will be considered. 

 

Interviews to take place on 22/11/2024.

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