Postdoctoral Research Associate in Single Cell Assay Development

We are seeking an enthusiastic and highly motivated postdoctoral fellow to
develop novel single cell multi-omics assays in multiple myeloma to study the
tumour and its immune and stromal microenvironment in the bone marrow. You
will be working in an interdisciplinary team across the Medical Sciences (Old
Road) Campus at Oxford University within the Oxford Translational Myeloma
Centre (OTMC). As a Postdoctoral Research Associate in Single Cell Assay
Development, you will also work closely with academic and industry
collaborators at institutions in Oxford, the UK, and abroad to develop assays
to investigate the spatial interactions of the myeloma tumour and its immune
and stromal environment.





A key aspect of this role is managing own academic research and administrative
activities around the biochemical, molecular and functional characterisation
of single cell assays, adapting existing and developing new scientific
techniques and experimental protocols around various microfluidics, cell-based
systems, sequencing and imaging. You will also participate in and contribute
directly to scientific discussions with other members of the research group
and collaborators on the project. You will be responsible for oversight of the
daily housekeeping and biological safety of the laboratory area and performing
any other comparable duties as may be required to ensure the efficient running
of the laboratory.





As a Postdoctoral Research Associate in Single Cell Assay Development, you
must hold a Ph.D./DPhil degree (or near completion) in Cell/Molecular Biology,
Biochemistry, or related discipline. You will also have documented experience
in single cell technologies including but not limited to next generation
sequencing, spatial transcriptomics or proteomics, or multiplexed imaging such
as immune mass cytometry or immune fluorescence. Experience in standard and
advanced Cell/Molecular Biology and Biochemistry techniques is essential.
Experience in processing and analysing samples and transcriptomic/proteomic
datasets is desirable.



This is a full-time post, fixed-term contract for 24 months in the first
instance.





The closing date for applications is **12 noon on 23/04/2024.** Applications
for this vacancy are to be made online. You will be required to upload a
supporting statement as part of your online application.