Postdoctoral Research Assistant in the Interpretation of Spatial Transcriptomics and Proteomics for Colorectal Cancer

We have an exciting opportunity for a Postdoctoral Research Assistant in the Interpretation of Spatial Transcriptomics and Proteomics for Colorectal Cancer. You will join the GO-PRECISE team at the Nuffield Department of Medicine, University of Oxford.

GlaxoSmithKline and Oxford University (GO) launched the PRECISE Alliance (Pre-Cancer Biology and Immunoprevention) in 2024, with the aim of conducting deep exploration of cancer precursors (precancers) to identify their molecular vulnerabilities and developing methods to intercept them. The alliance is led by Professor Sarah Blagden.

You will be responsible for managing your own academic research and administrative activities and adapting existing and developing new research methodologies and materials. You will analyse quantitative data from a variety of sources, particularly from Spatial Transcriptomics and Spatial Proteomics platforms, and collaborate with colleagues from the Mathematical Institute, Centre for Human Genetics, and the GO-PRECISE Alliance. Other duties will include contributing to community activities such as seminars and networking events and developing skills in many areas of computational biological research via independent study and training courses.

It is essential that you hold a PhD/DPhil (or close to completion) in experimental or theoretical biology, bioinformatics, clinical medicine, or a related discipline and have demonstrated ability to analyse and interpret complex multidimensional data. You will have experience of working with biomedical datasets, such as cancer data and/or spatial data, and experience of programming in Python, or demonstrated ability to rapidly acquire fluent knowledge of new programming languages, libraries, and platforms. A background and/or interest in mathematics or computer science would be highly desirable.

Applications for this vacancy are to be made online and you will be required to upload a supporting statement and CV, and 2 referees as part of your online application. Your supporting statement must explain how you meet each of the selection criteria for the post using examples of your skills and experience.

This position is offered full time on a fixed term contract until 31 December 2027 and is funded by GlaxoSmithKline.

Only applications received before 12 midday on 12 May 2025 will be considered. Please quote 178278 on all correspondence.

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