Research Assistant

<div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"> <p></p><div><strong>About the role</strong></div><br> <div>&#160;</div><br> <div>We have an exciting opportunity for a Research Assistant to join the Parkes group (under Professor Eileen Parkes) in the Department of Oncology.</div><br> <div>The post holder will support studies of the tumour microenvironment using in vivo and in vitro techniques. You will work within the group supporting projects on the tumour microenvironment, with their own project on tumor-immune co-evolution</div><br> <div>You will be experienced using application of immunologically relevant techniques including co-culture assays and FACS. The applicant will also be familiar with cell culture and molecular biology techniques including PCR, western blotting and ELISA. Experience in complex bioinformatic analyses is welcome, including use of R, analysis of RNAseq data and familiarity with single cell RNAseq processing techniques.</div><br> <div>&#160;</div><br> <div>This role is offered on a full-time basis and is fixed-term for 1 year in the first instance.</div><br> <div>&#160;</div><br> <div><strong>About you</strong></div><br> <div>&#160;</div><br> <div>You will hold a BSc degree along with relevant experience, demonstrating expertise in in vitro techniques such as cell culture, co-culture, FACS, and digital pathology. Your bioinformatics skills, particularly in using R for genomic and/or transcriptomic data analysis, will set you apart. Possessing sufficient specialist knowledge in your discipline, you'll seamlessly contribute to established research programs. Your ability to independently manage research and administrative activities, coupled with excellent communication skills for writing, presenting, and representing the research group, is essential. Your experience in adapting protocols and selecting appropriate experimental methodologies completes the profile we're looking for.</div><br> <div>&#160;</div><br> <div><strong>Application process</strong></div><br> <div>&#160;</div><br> <div>If you would like to discuss this role please contact Prof Eileen Parkes at&#160; <a rel="nofollow" href="mailto:eileen.parkes@oncology.ox.ac.uk%C2%A0">eileen.parkes@oncology.ox.ac.uk</a></div><br> <div>&#160;</div><br> <div>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.</div><br> <div>&#160;</div><br> <div>Only applications received before noon 18 December 2023 can be considered.</div><br> <div>&#160;</div><br> <div><strong>Committed to equality and valuing diversity</strong></div> </div>