Research Assistant in Cancer Genetics and Evolution

**About the role**





We have an exciting opportunity for a Research Assistant to join the Cancer
Genetics and Evolution Research Group led by Professor Ian Tomlinson. The post
holder will play an important role in carrying out research into the analysis
of germline and somatic mutations in cancers. The post holder will investigate
the role of these genes in colorectal, endometrial and other cancers using a
combination of computational/bioinformatics analyses and experimental work in
human cancers. The aim is to discover the genes involved, to measure their
effects, and to identify their clinical consequences.





You will be responsible for performing computational analysis of multiomic
data from cancer patients and their tumours, conducting independent work on
human cancers and tumour model systems, including tissue sampling and
preparation, molecular methods, genomics, transcriptomics, and metabolomics.
You will obtain tissues for analysis, plan and execute laboratory experiments,
develop analytical protocols, prepare samples and data for analysis by
external groups, write research articles for peer-reviewed journals, and
present findings at national conferences.





Additionally, you will lead seminars, delegate tasks within the team, operate
scientific equipment, liaise with funding bodies and project stakeholders,
collaborate with partner institutions, advise and teach laboratory staff, and
represent the research group at external meetings and seminars. This role is
offered on a full-time basis and is fixed term until 30 September 2024 in the
first instance.





**About you**





You will hold an MSc or equivalent with at least 3 years of post-qualification
research experience. You will possess excellent computing and data analysis
skills coupled with equivalent experimental laboratory skills. Previous
experience of contributing to publications and presentations and experience of
working in a research team and contributing ideas for new research projects
would be advantageous.





**Application process**





If you would like to discuss this role please contact Professor Ian Tomlinson
at ian.tomlinson@oncology.ox.ac.uk





You will be required to upload a supporting statement (setting out how you
meet the selection criteria), a curriculum vitae, and the names and contact
details of two referees as part of your online application.



Only applications received before noon 06 October 2023 be considered.





**Committed to equality and valuing diversity**