Postdoctoral Research Assistant in Ovarian Cancer Biology

The Nuffield Department of Women’s & Reproductive Health (NDWRH) is seeking a
motivated Postdoctoral Research Assistant in Ovarian Cancer Biology.





The project models tumour development as an important prerequisite for the
discovery of key molecular drivers of transformation. This experimental
process is an important stepping stone towards the discovery of biomarkers for
early detection and prevention of cancer. For this process to be efficient a
deep understanding of the genomic landscape of premalignant processes is
required. Moreover, an understanding of the physiology of tissue maintenance
and regeneration is required by studying tissue-specific stem cell biology.
Such understanding enables modelling of cancer initiation by perturbing
specific physiological processes of regeneration.





The postholder will join a team of investigators, led by Professor Ahmed
Ahmed, in a study that will model ovarian cancer through perturbing key
physiological processes of fallopian tube specific stem cell regulation. The
study will utilize cutting edge genome editing technology and aims to
establish the key genetic features that lead to tumour initiation. The role
will be based at the Ovarian Cancer Cell Laboratory (Ahmed Group) at the
Weatherall Institute of Molecular Medicine.





As a Postdoctoral Research Assistant, you will have responsibility for
ensuring the quality of the data, conceiving and apply tests to check data for
errors and inconsistencies. Additionally, you will be tasked with working
closely with collaborators providing regular progress reports as well as
representing the research group at external meetings/seminars, either with
other members of the group or alone.





You will take overall responsibility and leadership for making a significant
contribution to the scientific objectives of the overall research goals
ensuring appropriate levels of integration with the team and more widely with
collaborators and colleagues. Furthermore, you will ensure the upkeep of
accurate records of experimental plans, work and results.





The suitable candidate must hold either a PhD in a subject with a substantial
cell biology component or near completion. You should have the ability to work
both independently and as part of a team to manage the day-to-day running of a
research project. The post holder is required to have experience of
contributing to scientific papers as evidenced by publications. Demonstrable
evidence of excellent written and verbal communication skills, e.g. peer-
reviewed research papers, external conference talks, teaching and have
expertise in using organoid models and high throughput next generation
sequencing.





The post is offered on a part-time basis and is fixed term for 12 months in
the first instance.





Applications for flexible working arrangements are welcomed and will be
considered in line with business needs.





You will be required to upload a CV and Supporting Statement as part of your
online application. Click here for information and advice on writing an
effective Supporting Statement: https://www.jobs.ox.ac.uk/cv-and-supporting-
statement





The closing date for applications is 12.00 noon on Monday 24th June 2024.