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Job description Job title Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) Spectroscopy Officer Division Medical Sciences Division Department Oxford Population Health (Nuffield Department of Population Health, University of Oxford) Location Old Road Campus, Headington, Oxford, OX3 7LF Grade and salary Grade 7: £36,024 - £44,263 per annum Hours Full- time (Part –time will be considered) Contract type Fixed term – 2 years Vacancy reference 174546 NMR Spectroscopy Officer - job description, July 2024 1 About Oxford Population Health Oxford Population Health (the Nuffield Department of Population Health) provides an excellent environment for multi-disciplinary research and teaching and for professional and support staff. We work together to answer some of the most important questions about the causes, prevention and treatment of disease. The Department has around 900 staff, students and academic visitors working in a number of world-renowned population health research groups, including the Clinical Trial Service Unit and Epidemiological Studies Unit (CTSU), the Cancer Epidemiology Unit (CEU), the National Perinatal Epidemiology Unit (NPEU) and other groups working on public health, health economics, ethics and health record linkage. It is also a key partner in the Oxford University’s Big Data Institute. In the 2021 Research Excellence Framework (REF), 96% of the research submitted to Unit of Assessment 2: Public Health, Health Services and Primary Care, was ranked either 4* (world-leading in terms of originality, significance and rigour) or 3* (internationally excellent in terms of originality, significance and rigour). This comprised research from Oxford Population Health and research from the Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences. We scored particularly well for having an environment that is conducive to producing research of world-leading quality and enabling outstanding impact, in terms of its vitality and sustainability. In addition to its research activities, the Department is home to the MSc in Global Health Science and Epidemiology, the MSc in Clinical Trials, and a variety of short courses. Students also come to undertake research for DPhil degrees. Teaching is provided for undergraduates reading for Medicine and for public health doctors in specialist training. For more information please visit the Oxford Population Health website. About the Medical Sciences Division The Medical Sciences Division is an internationally recognised centre of excellence for biomedical and clinical research and teaching, and the largest academic division in the University of Oxford. World-leading programmes, housed in state-of-the-art facilities, cover the full range of scientific endeavour from the molecule to the population. With our NHS partners we also foster the highest possible standards in patient care. For more information please visit the Medical Sciences Division website. 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 NMR Spectroscopy Officer - job description, July 2024 2 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 the Oxford University website. The role You will be part of the NDPH Wolfson laboratory’s specialist assay laboratory, reporting to the Laboratory’s Research Fellow and will be expected to work effectively with a range of colleagues within the department as well as external collaborators. You will fulfil a representational role, dealing directly with individuals internally (i.e. Researchers and Laboratory Staff) and externally (i.e. instrument manufacturers and application specialists) to ensure a continuous high level of service. Responsibilities  Manage the day-to-day running, maintenance and sample analysis of the NDPH Wolfson laboratory NMR metabolomics facility. This includes workload planning, staff scheduling and managing the automated liquid handling workstations used to prepare samples for NMR analysis.  Actively support proposals and research objectives requiring NMR analyses, by developing and implementing experimental protocols, for the NDPH’s programmes of research and for collaborative projects, acting as a primary point of contact.  Train and supervise staff when using the NMR facility and associated equipment.  Responsible for documentation supporting all aspects of running the NMR metabolomics facility to ensure compliance with regulatory and accreditation bodies and local safety regulations. This includes SOPs, COSHH and maintenance and operation of equipment.  Be responsible for validating methods and monitoring assay performance against appropriate standards (including ISO 17025:2017).  Managing service contracts and the specialist consumables for the NMR facility .  Provide cost information for internal and collaborative research projects and to monitor expenditure related to assays.  Provide support for other projects based in the specialist assay laboratory using automated liquid handling methods. NMR Spectroscopy Officer - job description, July 2024 3  Work closely with senior NDPH investigators and external collaborators, participating in scientific discussions, including presenting technical reports and results at external meetings/seminars. Prepare test reports and support NDPH investigators and statisticians with explanation and interpretation of analytical data and manuscript publication. The above list is not exhaustive and the role-holder is required to undertake such duties as may reasonably be requested within the scope of the post. All staff are required to act in a professional, cooperative and flexible manner, in line with the requirements of the post. Selection criteria Essential  Hold a PhD (or close to completion of) in a life science.  Relevant experience of NMR or significant academic or industrial experience relevant to the post.  Experience in the application and interpretation of NMR techniques with a good understanding of the problems of sample characterization and knowledge of metabolomics.  Track record in reporting and disseminating NMR output to different audiences including at scientific meetings, through scientific reports, and contributing to grant applications.  Proven organisation and project management skills. Ability to design projects, prioritise work, manage time effectively and make operational decisions.  Excellent interpersonal skills to work in a team, communicate with people at all levels, and ability to supervise and train staff.  Good oral and written communication skills. You will be required to convey information clearly and accurately at different levels of complexity.  Proven experience of costing and managing finances for research projects.  Good IT skills, including use of bioinformatics software and databases for integration, analysis and reporting of data. Desirable  Experience of working with Bruker NMR instrumentation and software.  Experience of working with automated liquid handling workstations.  Knowledge and understanding of ISO accreditation in a laboratory environment.  Expertise in using electronic database management systems to display, control and review documents.  Computer programming experience. NMR Spectroscopy Officer - job description, July 2024 4 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. 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:  Working at heights.  Work in hot or cold environments.  Working with blood, human products and human tissues.  working with chemicals hazardous to environment, flammable chemicals and compressed gas:  Work with any substance which has any of the following pictograms on their MSDS: How to apply Applications are made through our e-recruitment system and you will find all the information you need about how to apply on our Jobs website. 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). NMR Spectroscopy Officer - job description, July 2024 5 Please upload your CV and supporting statement 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 illhealth/disability. Priority candidates are issued with a redeployment letter by their employing departments. 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 Help and support is available from the HR Systems Recruitment support webpage. If you require any further assistance please email the Recruitment Support team. To return to the online application at any stage, please go to the University’s recruitment website. Please note that you will receive an automated email from our e-recruitment system to confirm receipt of your application. Please check your spam/junk mail if you do not receive this email. 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. The University’s Policy on Data Protection is available on the University’s Compliance webpages. 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. NMR Spectroscopy Officer - job description, July 2024 6 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. NMR Spectroscopy Officer - job description, July 2024 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. 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. 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. There is also a visa loan scheme to cover the costs of UK visa applications for staff and their dependents. 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. 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 the Childcare Services webpages. 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 the Disability Support webpages. 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 on the Equality and Diversity at Oxford webpages. 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. 8
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Oxford Population Health (the Nuffield Department of Population Health, University of Oxford) is a global pioneer and leader in population health science. The department has over 900 staff, students and academic visitors who work together to investigate the causes and prevention of disease and lead human health forward. You will be part of the NDPH Wolfson laboratory’s specialist assay laboratory, reporting to the Laboratory’s Research Fellow and will be expected to work effectively with a range of colleagues within the department as well as external collaborators. You will fulfil a representational role, dealing directly with individuals internally (i.e. Researchers and Laboratory Staff) and externally (i.e. instrument manufacturers and application specialists) to ensure a continuous high level of service. To be considered for this role, you will be educated to a PhD (or close to completion of) in a life science. You will have experience in of NMR or significant academic or industrial experience relevant to the post. Proven organisation and project management skills with ability to design projects, prioritise work, manage time effectively and make operational decisions are essential for this post. Experience of working with Bruker NMR instrumentation and software would be desirable. The position is full-time (part-time considered) and fixed term for two years in the first instance. The closing date for applications is noon on Wednesday, 6 September 2024. **You will be required to upload a CV and a cover letter as part of your online application. The cover letter should clearly describe how you meet each of the selection criteria listed in the job description.**
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Oxford Population Health (the Nuffield Department of Population Health, University of Oxford) is a global pioneer and leader in population health science. The department has over 900 staff, students and academic visitors who work together to investigate the causes and prevention of disease and lead human health forward. You will be part of the NDPH Wolfson laboratory’s specialist assay laboratory, reporting to the Laboratory’s Research Fellow and will be expected to work effectively with a range of colleagues within the department as well as external collaborators. You will fulfil a representational role, dealing directly with individuals internally (i.e. Researchers and Laboratory Staff) and externally (i.e. instrument manufacturers and application specialists) to ensure a continuous high level of service. To be considered for this role, you will be educated to a PhD (or close to completion of) in a life science. You will have experience in of NMR or significant academic or industrial experience relevant to the post. Proven organisation and project management skills with ability to design projects, prioritise work, manage time effectively and make operational decisions are essential for this post. Experience of working with Bruker NMR instrumentation and software would be desirable. The position is full-time (part-time considered) and fixed term for two years in the first instance. The closing date for applications is noon on Wednesday, 6 September 2024. You will be required to upload a CV and a cover letter as part of your online application. The cover letter should clearly describe how you meet each of the selection criteria listed in the job description.