Research Assistant in Bone Oncology

<div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"> <p></p><div><strong>NUFFIELD DEPARTMENT OF SURGICAL SCIENCES</strong></div><br> <div>&#160;</div><br> <div><strong>Grade 6: &#163;32,332 - &#163;38,205 per annum</strong></div><br> <div><strong>Location: Botnar Research Centre</strong></div><br> <div><strong>Contract type: Fixed term for 11 months</strong></div><br> <div><strong>Hours: Full-time/part-time/variable hours</strong></div><br> <div>&#160;</div><br> <div><strong>About the role</strong></div><br> <div>We are looking for a research assistant to work in the Bone Oncology Research Group, led by Prof. Claire Edwards. You will be based in the Botnar Research Centre, as your normal places of work. A major focus of the group is the role of the host microenvironment in tumour growth and the associated bone disease. You will work as part of an enthusiastic team on a project investigating how aging and adiposity impact myeloma, identifying key cellular and molecular mechanisms controlling progression of multiple myeloma. The post is funded by Blood Cancer UK.</div><br> <div>&#160;</div><br> <div><strong>About you</strong></div><br> <div>It is essential that you hold a degree in a medical/biological subject or equivalent, and have previous research experience, ideally in a similar research field. Experience with cell and molecular biology techniques, cancer cell and bone cell culture is essential. Experience with models of the tumour-bone microenvironment is highly desirable. Good organisational skills, inter-personal skills and the ability to work collaboratively as part of a team are essential.</div><br> <div>This post is available from September 1st 2024 for 11 months.</div><br> <div>&#160;</div><br> <div><strong>Application Process</strong></div><br> <div>If you would like to discuss this role please contact Prof. Edwards at claire.edwards@nds.ox.ac.uk</div><br> <div>&#160;</div><br> <div>Applications for this vacancy are to be made online. You will be required to upload a supporting statement, setting out how you meet the selection criteria, curriculum vitae and the names and contact details of two referees as part of your online application. Please quote reference NDSA937 on all correspondence.</div><br> <div>&#160;</div><br> <div>Only applications received before noon Friday 5th July 2024 can be considered.</div><br> <div>&#160;</div><br> <div>Interviews will be held on Wednesday 17th July 2024.</div><br> <div>&#160;</div><br> <div><strong>Committed to equality and valuing diversity</strong></div> </div>