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Oxford Centre for Diabetes, Endocrinology and Metabolism Summary Job title Postdoctoral Research Assistant in Human Metabolism and Physiology Division Medical Science Division Department Radcliffe Department of Medicine (RDM) - Oxford Centre for Diabetes, Endocrinology and Metabolism (OCDEM) Location OCDEM, Churchill Hospital, Headington, Oxford, OX3 7LE Grade and salary Grade 7.1: £36,024 per annum Hours Full time Contract type Fixed-term until 31/12/2026 Reporting to Leanne Hodson Vacancy reference 169644 Additional information Interviews will be held on the week commencing 4th December 2023 Research topic Human metabolism, physiology and nutrition Principal Investigator / supervisor Leanne Hodson Project team Project web site www.ox.ac.uk/ Funding partner The funds supporting this research project are provided by the British Heart Foundation (BHF) Recent publications The role The successful applicant will join an interdisciplinary team from the Hodson laboratory trying to understand the effects of specific dietary components on whole-body and hepatic fat and carbohydrate metabolism and risk markers for cardiovascular disease and Type 2 Diabetes. The post holder will be responsible for conducting human dietary intervention studies investigating the effects of dietary fats and sugars on whole-body and tissue specific (e.g. liver, adipose tissue) metabolism. They will be responsible for managing their own time and resources within the context of their role, and the requirements and objectives associated with their position, along with working with the principal investigator (Hodson) and the rest of the research team. A major component of this post will be to undertake a postprandial study day, using stable-isotope tracers to investigate whole-body, adipose tissue and hepatic postprandial metabolism. The post holder with have access to the experience and expertise of the Hodson group in the fields of whole-body and tissue-specific fatty acid metabolism. Responsibilities • Plan, manage and conduct an agreed research project taking direction from the principal investigator and other colleagues in the research team and laboratory as appropriate. • Deliver research data in accordance with established timelines set between you and the Principal Investigator. • Write research articles at an international level for peer-reviewed journals and reviews. • Use scientific equipment in a laboratory environment. • Presentation of developments and results to colleagues in OCDEM on a regular basis and to others at external national and international meetings, as required either with other members of the team or alone. • Informally present your research project to the group at established meetings and present your work to collaborators and other interested parties at meetings/conferences, and also to the public at open days, public engagement events. • Input scientifically into the research group at meetings and practically where requested and appropriate Selection criteria Essential selection criteria • Hold, or be close to completion of, a PhD/DPhil in human metabolism and/or physiology or relevant subject • Previous experience of research related to human metabolism • Previous experience of working on human intervention studies • An enthusiastic interest in human nutrition and health • The ability to manage your own academic research and associated activities, with attention to detail • Evidence of excellent interpersonal skills and leadership, with the ability to communicate research ideas and results in a clear logical way and the ability to confidently and effectively interact with colleagues and the boarder research community and general public • Demonstrable verbal and written communication skills • A conscientious and enthusiastic working approach • Proven planning, organisational and problem solving skills 169644 JD Postdoctoral Research Assistant.docx 2 • Proven track record of high impact publications and presentations at international meetings • Computer proficiency- Microsoft Office, SPSS and GraphPad Prism or equivalent Desirable selection criteria • Previous experience of using stable-isotope tracers in human studies to assess metabolism • Experience of Gas Chromatography (GC) and GC-Mass Spectrometry Pre-employment screening Standard checks If you are offered the post, the offer will be subject to standard pre-employment checks. You will be asked to provide: proof of your right-to-work in the UK; proof of your identity; and (if we haven’t done so already) we will contact the referees you have nominated. You will also be asked to complete a health declaration so that you can tell us about any health conditions or disabilities for which you may need us to make appropriate adjustments. Please read the candidate notes on the University’s pre-employment screening procedures at: https://www.jobs.ox.ac.uk/pre-employment-checks Hazard-specific / Safety-critical duties This job includes hazards or safety-critical activities. If you are offered the post, you will be asked to complete a health questionnaire which will be assessed by our Occupational Health Service, and the offer of employment will be subject a successful outcome of this assessment. The hazards or safety-critical duties involved are as follows: • Lone Working • Working with blood, human products and human tissues • Work in clinical areas with direct contact with patients (NOT administrative roles) • Work with any substance which has any of the following pictograms on their MSDS: Additional security pre-employment checks This job includes duties that will require additional security pre-employment checks: • University security screening (identity checks) 169644 JD Postdoctoral Research Assistant.docx 3 About the University of Oxford Welcome to the University of Oxford. We aim to lead the world in research and education for the benefit of society both in the UK and globally. Oxford’s researchers engage with academic, commercial and cultural partners across the world to stimulate high-quality research and enable innovation through a broad range of social, policy and economic impacts. We believe our strengths lie both in empowering individuals and teams to address fundamental questions of global significance, while providing all our staff with a welcoming and inclusive workplace that enables everyone to develop and do their best work. Recognising that diversity is our strength, vital for innovation and creativity, we aspire to build a truly diverse community which values and respects every individual’s unique contribution. While we have long traditions of scholarship, we are also forward-looking, creative and cutting-edge. Oxford is one of Europe's most entrepreneurial universities and we rank first in the UK for university spin-outs, and in recent years we have spun out 15-20 new companies every year. We are also recognised as leaders in support for social enterprise. Join us and you will find a unique, democratic and international community, a great range of staff benefits and access to a vibrant array of cultural activities in the beautiful city of Oxford. For more information, please visit www.ox.ac.uk/about/organisation. Radcliffe Department of Medicine (RDM) The Radcliffe Department of Medicine (RDM) within the Medical Sciences Division is one of the largest departments in the University of Oxford. Headed by Professor Keith Channon, 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. The Department was formed in 2012 and comprises: • • • • • The Division of Cardiovascular Medicine (CVM) The Investigative Medicine Division (IMD) The Nuffield Division of Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NDCLS) The Oxford Centre for Diabetes, Endocrinology and Metabolism (OCDEM) The majority of research groups from the MRC Weatherall Institute of Molecular Medicine (WIMM) The Department has internationally renowned programmes in a range of areas, including cardiovascular sciences, diabetes and endocrinology, immunology, haematology and pathology. Our work is underpinned by excellence in molecular medicine, stem cell biology, genomics and clinical laboratory science. The Department employs in the region of 615 staff, has around 140 postgraduate research students and has an annual turnover of around £57m of which £38m is externally funded grants and contracts. RDM supports a culture that is inclusive and supportive of all members, including those with caring responsibilities and those who work flexibly for other reasons. We are proud to be a family friendly department, and are committed to creating a working environment that offers opportunities for working parents/carers to achieve their professional goals and develop their careers without having a detrimental effect on family life. To support this, we have a range of family friendly policies and practices including maternity, paternity and adoption leave, shared parental leave and unpaid parental leave, flexible/part-time working and scheduling meetings within core hours (9.30 a.m. -2.30 p.m.). Many of our staff work flexibly, with arrangements managed informally or formally. 169644 JD Postdoctoral Research Assistant.docx 4 The University of Oxford is a member of the Athena SWAN Charter and holds an institutional Bronze Athena SWAN award. RDM holds a departmental Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our efforts to introduce organisational and cultural practices that promote gender equality in SET to create a better working environment for both men and women For more information on the Department please visit: www.rdm.ox.ac.uk Oxford Centre for Diabetes, Endocrinology and Metabolism (OCDEM) The Oxford Centre for Diabetes, Endocrinology and Metabolism (OCDEM) is a pioneering centre which combines clinical care, research and education in diabetes, endocrine and metabolic diseases. By promoting world-class research, it aims to enhance understanding of these diseases, and to accelerate the search for new treatments and cures. Patients attending OCDEM are provided with a first class integrated care service. The centre is fitted with top quality integrated laboratories and facilities for basic science and clinical research, and brings together the research and clinical expertise of groups investigating a wide range of related diseases at Oxford University. OCDEM conducts teaching and research in the context of clinical care and expedites the translation of research findings into clinical practice. OCDEM has been awarded support from the NIHR Oxford Biomedical Research Centre, a government-funded partnership between the Oxford University Hospitals NHS Trust and the University of Oxford, to support translational research in diabetes. The goal of the BRC is to foster innovation to improve healthcare; it supports translational research that demonstrates direct patient benefit. A secondary aim is to establish the NHS as an internationally recognised centre of research excellence, by improving research, healthcare education and training. For more information, please visit: www.ocdem.ox.ac.uk 169644 JD Postdoctoral Research Assistant.docx 5 How to apply Applications are made through our online recruitment portal. Information about how to apply is available on our Jobs website https://www.jobs.ox.ac.uk/how-to-apply. Your application will be judged solely on the basis of how you demonstrate that you meet the selection criteria stated in the job description. As part of your application you will be asked to provide details of two referees and indicate whether we can contact them now. You will be asked to upload a CV and a supporting statement. The supporting statement must explain how you meet each of the selection criteria for the post using examples of your skills and experience. This may include experience gained in employment, education, or during career breaks (such as time out to care for dependants) Please upload all documents as PDF files with your name and the document type in the filename. All applications must be received by midday UK time on the closing date stated in the online advertisement. Information for priority candidates A priority candidate is a University employee who is seeking redeployment because they have been advised that they are at risk of redundancy, or on grounds of ill-health/disability. Priority candidates are issued with a redeployment letter by their employing department(s). If you are a priority candidate, please ensure that you attach your redeployment letter to your application (or email it to the contact address on the advert if the application form used for the vacancy does not allow attachments). If you need help Application FAQs, including technical troubleshooting advice is available at: https://staff.web.ox.ac.uk/recruitment-support-faqs Non-technical questions about this job should be addressed to the recruiting department directly (ocdem.personnel@ndm.ox.ac.uk) To return to the online application at any stage, please go to: www.recruit.ox.ac.uk. Please note that you will receive an automated email from our online recruitment portal to confirm receipt of your application. Please check your spam/junk mail if you do not receive this email. 169644 JD Postdoctoral Research Assistant.docx 6 Important information for candidates Data Privacy Please note that any personal data submitted to the University as part of the job application process will be processed in accordance with the GDPR and related UK data protection legislation. For further information, please see the University’s Privacy Notice for Job Applicants at: https://compliance.admin.ox.ac.uk/job-applicant-privacypolicy. The University’s Policy on Data Protection is available at: https://compliance.admin.ox.ac.uk/dataprotection-policy. The University’s policy on retirement The University operates an Employer Justified Retirement Age (EJRA) for very senior research posts at grade RSIV/D35 and clinical equivalents E62 and E82, which with effect from 1 October 2023 will be 30 September before the 70th birthday. The justification for this is explained at: https://hr.admin.ox.ac.uk/the-ejra. For existing employees on these grades, any employment beyond the retirement age is subject to approval through the procedures: https://hr.admin.ox.ac.uk/the-ejra. There is no normal or fixed age at which staff in posts at other grades have to retire. Staff at these grades may elect to retire in accordance with the rules of the applicable pension scheme, as may be amended from time to time. Equality of opportunity Entry into employment with the University and progression within employment will be determined only by personal merit and the application of criteria which are related to the duties of each particular post and the relevant salary structure. In all cases, ability to perform the job will be the primary consideration. No applicant or member of staff shall be discriminated against because of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. 169644 JD Postdoctoral Research Assistant.docx 7 Benefits of working at the University Employee benefits University employees enjoy 38 days’ paid holiday, generous pension schemes, travel discounts, and a variety of professional development opportunities. Our range of other employee benefits and discounts also includes free entry to the Botanic Gardens and University colleges, and discounts at University museums. See https://hr.admin.ox.ac.uk/staff-benefits University Club and sports facilities Membership of the University Club is free for all University staff. The University Club offers social, sporting, and hospitality facilities. Staff can also use the University Sports Centre on Iffley Road at discounted rates, including a fitness centre, powerlifting room, and swimming pool. See www.club.ox.ac.uk and https://www.sport.ox.ac.uk/. Information for staff new to Oxford If you are relocating to Oxfordshire from overseas or elsewhere in the UK, the University's Welcome Service website includes practical information about settling in the area, including advice on relocation, accommodation, and local schools. See https://welcome.ox.ac.uk/ There is also a visa loan scheme to cover the costs of UK visa applications for staff and their dependents. See https://staffimmigration.admin.ox.ac.uk/visa-loan-scheme Family-friendly benefits With one of the most generous family leave schemes in the Higher Education sector, and a range of flexible working options, Oxford aims to be a family-friendly employer. We also subscribe to the Work+Family Space, a service that provides practical advice and support for employees who have caring responsibilities. The service offers a free telephone advice line, and the ability to book emergency back-up care for children, adult dependents and elderly relatives. See https://hr.admin.ox.ac.uk/my-family-care Childcare The University has excellent childcare services, including five University nurseries as well as University-supported places at many other private nurseries. For full details, including how to apply and the costs, see https://childcare.admin.ox.ac.uk/ Disabled staff We are committed to supporting members of staff with disabilities or long-term health conditions. For further details, including information about how to make contact, in confidence, with the University’s Staff Disability Advisor, see https://edu.admin.ox.ac.uk/disability-support Staff networks The University has a number of staff networks including the Oxford Research Staff Society, BME staff network, LGBT+ staff network and a disabled staff network. You can find more information at https://edu.admin.ox.ac.uk/networks The University of Oxford Newcomers' Club The University of Oxford Newcomers' Club is an organisation run by volunteers that aims to assist the partners of new staff settle into Oxford, and provides them with an opportunity to meet people and make connections in the local area. See www.newcomers.ox.ac.uk. 169644 JD Postdoctoral Research Assistant.docx 8
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An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Post-Doctoral Research Assistant position in the Prof Leanne Hodson group within the Oxford Centre for Diabetes, Endocrinology and Metabolism (OCDEM). The successful candidate will join an interdisciplinary team trying to understand the effects of specific dietary components on whole-body and hepatic fat metabolism and risk markers for cardiovascular disease and Type 2 Diabetes. The post holder will be responsible for conducting a human dietary intervention study investigating the effects of dietary macronutrients on whole-body and hepatic fat metabolism. They will be responsible for managing their own time and resources within the context of their role, and the requirements and objectives associated with their position, along with working with the principal investigator and the rest of the research team. A major component of this post will be to undertake a postprandial study day, using stable-isotope tracers to investigate hepatic postprandial metabolism. Candidate should hold, or be close to completion of, a PhD/DPhil in a relevant subject as well as have relevant laboratory experience, with extensive practical experience in human intervention studies. Previous experience of research related to human metabolism and ability to manage your own research are essential to this role. The position is full time and fixed term until 31 December 2026. The position will be based at OCDEM, Churchill Hospital, Oxford. For informal enquiries, please contact Professor Leanne Hodson (leanne.hodson@ocdem.ox.ac.uk). Please quote reference 169644 on all correspondence. As part of your formal online application, you will be required to upload a CV and supporting statement. Only applications received before midday on 1 December 2023 can be considered. Interviews will be held on the week commencing 4 December 2023.
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