Postdoctoral Research Assistant in the Interpretation of Spatial Transcriptomics and Proteomics for Colorectal Cancer

We have an exciting opportunity for a Postdoctoral Research Assistant in the
Interpretation of Spatial Transcriptomics and Proteomics for Colorectal
Cancer. You will join the GO-PRECISE team at the Nuffield Department of
Medicine, University of Oxford.





GlaxoSmithKline and Oxford University (GO) launched the PRECISE Alliance (Pre-
Cancer Biology and Immunoprevention) in 2024, with the aim of conducting deep
exploration of cancer precursors (precancers) to identify their molecular
vulnerabilities and developing methods to intercept them. The alliance is led
by Professor Sarah Blagden.





You will be responsible for managing your own academic research and
administrative activities and adapting existing and developing new research
methodologies and materials. You will analyse quantitative data from a variety
of sources, particularly from Spatial Transcriptomics and Spatial Proteomics
platforms, and collaborate with colleagues from the Mathematical Institute,
Centre for Human Genetics, and the GO-PRECISE Alliance. Other duties will
include contributing to community activities such as seminars and networking
events and developing skills in many areas of computational biological
research via independent study and training courses.





It is essential that you hold a PhD/DPhil (or close to completion) in
experimental or theoretical biology, bioinformatics, clinical medicine, or a
related discipline and have demonstrated ability to analyse and interpret
complex multidimensional data. You will have experience of working with
biomedical datasets, such as cancer data and/or spatial data, and experience
of programming in Python, or demonstrated ability to rapidly acquire fluent
knowledge of new programming languages, libraries, and platforms. A background
and/or interest in mathematics or computer science would be highly desirable.





Applications for this vacancy are to be made online and you will be required
to upload a supporting statement and CV, and 2 referees as part of your online
application. Your supporting statement must explain how you meet each of the
selection criteria for the post using examples of your skills and experience.





This position is offered full time on a fixed term contract until 31 December
2027 and is funded by GlaxoSmithKline.





Only applications received before 12 midday on 12 May 2025 will be considered.
Please quote **178278** on all correspondence.