Postdoctoral Research Assistant in Immuno-oncology

<div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"> <p></p><div>We are looking for an enthusiastic and self-motivated Postdoctoral Research Assistant to join the Kennedy Institute of Rheumatology, within the Nuffield Department of Orthopaedics, Rheumatology and Musculoskeletal Sciences at the University of Oxford.</div><br> <div>&#160;</div><br> <div>You will be a member of a research group with responsibility for carrying out research to understand the role of NK cells and their regulation in cancer, with an emphasis in NK/macrophage crosstalk and tumour escape. The post holder will use a combination of flow cytometry, imaging and analysis of transcriptomics data to explore the mechanisms regulating NK cells in cancer and mice and humans.</div><br> <div>&#160;</div><br> <div>You will manage your own academic research and administrative activities, this involves small scale project management, to co-ordinate multiple aspects of work to meet deadlines. You will contribute ideas for new research projects, present detailed research proposals to senior researchers and use specialist scientific equipment in a laboratory environment.</div><br> <div>&#160;</div><br> <div>You will hold a PhD in immunology or immuno-oncology (or near completion) with experience in mouse model of tumour and possess sufficient specialist knowledge in tumour immunology, a broad knowledge on immune regulation during carcinogenesis. You will have the ability to manage own academic research and associated activities, have previous experience of contributing to publications/presentation and have excellent communication skills, including the ability to write for publication, present research proposals and results, and represent the research group at meetings.</div><br> <div>&#160;</div><br> <div>This is a fixed-term, full time position for 2 years.</div><br> <div>&#160;</div><br> <div>Due to the nature of the research at the Kennedy Institute of Rheumatology, this job will require additional security pre-employment checks:</div><br> <div>&#8226;&#160;&#160;&#160; A satisfactory basic Disclosure and Barring Service check</div><br> <div>&#8226;&#160;&#160;&#160; University security screening (eg identity checks)</div><br> <div>&#160;</div><br> <div>The closing date for this position is <strong>12 noon on Tuesday 11th February 2025</strong>. You will be required to upload a CV and supporting statement as part of your online application.</div> </div>