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All vacancies within Department of Oncology
There are currently 9 vacancies within Department of Oncology:
| Title | Closes | Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Postdoctoral Researcher with Bioinformatics background in Genome Stability | June 5, 2023, noon | Standard Grade 7: £35,308 - £36,333 |
| ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT | June 7, 2023, noon | Standard Grade 3: £22,197 - £24,715 |
| Clinical Trial Practitioner | June 8, 2023, noon | Standard Grade 5: £28,131 - £33,348 p.a. |
| Part time Grants Coordinator | June 9, 2023, noon | Standard Grade 5: £28,131 - £33,348 p.a. |
| Training Development & EDI Manager | June 13, 2023, noon | Standard Grade 8: £44,414 - £52,805 p.a. |
| Quality Assurance Manager (QAM) – Translational Support Laboratories | June 16, 2023, noon | Standard Grade 7: £35,308 - 43,155 per annum |
| Postdoctoral Researcher | June 23, 2023, noon | Standard Grade 7: £35,308 - 43,155 per annum |
| Oxford Cancer Lead Biomedical Research Scientist (Translational Support Lab) | June 26, 2023, noon | Standard Grade 7: £35,308 - £43,155 per annum |
| Postdoctoral Researcher in Bioinformatics | June 30, 2023, noon | Standard Grade 8: £44,414 - £52,841 |
Postdoctoral Researcher with Bioinformatics background in Genome Stability
Closes: June 5, 2023, noon; salary: Standard Grade 7: £35,308 - £36,333
<div> <p></p><div><strong>About the role</strong></div><br> <div>Applications are invited from enthusiastic, motivated individuals for a CRUK-funded Postdoctoral Researcher position for Professor Madalena Tarsounas’s Group, within the Department of Oncology. You will join an exciting research programme which combines cell/molecular biology and microscopy approaches with high-throughput technologies and bioinformatics to understand how BRCA1 and BRCA2 facilitate DNA replication and how this, in turn, impacts chromosome segregation during mitosis. We have recently mapped genome-wide the sites where mitotic DNA synthesis occurs in BRCA1/2-deficient cells (Groelly et al.<em>, Molecular Cell</em> 2022; PMID: 36002001), using state-of-the-art technologies (e.g. MiDAS-seq, high-content microscopy) and found that they co-localise with sites of R-loop formation. We now aim to investigate the roles of ATR/ATM kinases, as well as of MUS81 (Lai et al. <em>Nat. Communications</em> 2017) and other nucleases in regulating this process.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>In this role, you will work as part of a team of postdoctoral researchers, collaborating with researchers from across the University of Oxford’s various technology platforms. You will be responsible for developing and testing your own hypotheses, generating high-quality and reproducible data, participate in dissemination activities and help with manuscript preparation. You will posses expertise in genomic bioinformatic analyses and knowledge of R (or Perl/Python) scripting. You will also be required to provide guidance/supervision to other members of the research group, including PhD/MRes students.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>The position is based in the Department of Oncology, Old Road Campus Research Building, Headington, Oxford, OX3 7DQ and is offered on a full-time, fixed-term basis for three years.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div><strong>About you</strong></div><br> <div>You will hold (or be very close to completing) a DPhil/PhD in Oncology, Biology or other related discipline, together with relevant experience in Bioinformatics, Biostatistics, Mathematics or related areas. Expertise  in DNA damage signalling and repair is essential, together with computer literacy and a good record of publication(s) in internationally recognised journals .You will possess demonstrable experience in relevant programming language using R and/or Perl/Python. Familiarity with working in a command line environment is desirable. Experience with processing and downstream analysis of next-generation sequencing data, for instance, RNA-seq, ChIP-seq and/or EdU-seq data would be advantageous.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div><strong>Application Process</strong></div><br> <div>Applicants should read the job description before completing their application. You will be required to upload a supporting statement, setting out how you meet the selection criteria, a CV, including a statement of career interests, and the contact details of two referees as part of your online application.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>Informal enquiries can be directed to Professor Madalena Tarsounas:</div><br> <div> <a rel="nofollow" href="mailto:">madalena.tarsounas@oncology.ox.ac.uk</a></div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>Only applications received before midday <strong>06 June 2023</strong>  will be considered.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div><strong><em>Committed to equality and valuing diversity</em></strong></div> </div>ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
Closes: June 7, 2023, noon; salary: Standard Grade 3: £22,197 - £24,715
<div> <p></p><div><strong>About the role</strong></div><br> <div>We have an exciting opportunity to join the Clinical Trials Team as an Administrative Assistant.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>You will play an important role in the early phase clinical trial unit providing effective an effective administrative support service for the team running our clinical cancer research programme.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>This post is largely office/computer based and assists in staffing a communications hub that has daily contact with a wide range of professionals at all levels. The post holder will act as a point of contact and assist with facilitating the induction and access requirements for new staff starting and leaving the unit as well as maintaining the regulatory training database and reminder database.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>The wider administration team provides flexible cover and helps manage the Centres’ broader research coordination needs, which the post holder will assist with.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>The post is based in the Early Phase Clinical Trial Unit, Churchill Hospital, Oxford, OX3 7LE and is offered on a full-time basis, fixed term for one year.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div><strong>About you</strong></div><br> <div>You will be educated to GCSE level or equivalent experience and have strong communication (written and verbal English) skills</div><br> <div>.</div><br> <div>A good team player, who works well on own initiative but also seeks guidance and follows instructions comfortably.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>You will be well organised and methodical, able to prioritise and work well under pressure and have a positive and flexible approach.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div><strong>Application Process</strong></div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>You will be required to upload a supporting statement (setting out how you meet the selection criteria), a curriculum vitae and the names and contact details of two referees as part of your online application.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>Only applications received before noon on 06 June 2023 can be considered.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div><strong>Committed to equality and valuing diversity</strong></div> </div>Clinical Trial Practitioner
Closes: June 8, 2023, noon; salary: Standard Grade 5: £28,131 - £33,348 p.a.
<div> <p></p><div> </div><br> <div><strong>About the role</strong></div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>We have an exciting opportunity to join the Early Phase Clinical Trials Unit (EPCTU) at the Churchill Hospital. The unit is a 15-bed facility embedded within Cancer and Haematology Centre at the Churchill Hospital in Oxford.   The unit recruits approximately 150 patients each year onto Early Phase (phase I/II) oncology and haematology trials.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>You will play an important role working as part of the nursing and clinical team. Responsibilities include coordination and conducting patient tests and visits as per the clinical trial protocol, taking informed consent, collection and preparation of biological samples, collection and entry of trial data in compliance with ICH GCP.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>You will develop specialist skills and knowledge relating to the conduct of specified clinical trial protocols, working with senior research staff to ensure the effective delivery of a high standard of care for trial patients.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div><strong>About you</strong></div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>You will be educated to A level standard, have strong communication (written and verbal English) skills, and be a good team player, who works well on own initiative but also seeks guidance and follows instructions comfortably.</div><br> <div>You will possess advanced office and IT skills for document management, information processing and communication, plus accuracy and attention to detail in all aspects of work.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>Knowledge of good clinical practice and phlebotomy are desirable but not essential.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>This is a full-time position, offered on a 1 year fixed term contract.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>You will be required to upload a supporting statement (setting out how you meet the selection criteria), a curriculum vitae and the names and contact details of two referees as part of your online application.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>Only applications received before noon Thursday 8th June 2023 can be considered.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div><strong>Committed to equality and valuing diversity</strong></div> </div>Part time Grants Coordinator
Closes: June 9, 2023, noon; salary: Standard Grade 5: £28,131 - £33,348 p.a.
<div> <p></p><div><strong>About the role</strong></div><br> <div>We have an exciting opportunity for a Part-time Grants Co-ordinator to join the Trials Finance Team in Oncology, based at the Churchill Hospital.</div><br> <div>This role supports the delivery of financial administration for a portfolio of over 40 complex clinical trial research grants, from application stage through to post-award monitoring and reporting stages.</div><br> <div>You will work closely with the Senior Finance Officer, assisting in the preparation of  clinical trial applications.  You will also be required to monitor and report on financial activities associated with active projects that are managed by the Oncology Clinical Trials Office (OCTO).</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div><strong>About you</strong></div><br> <div>You will be educated to GCSE standard or equivalent, have excellent time management skills and proven ability to prioritise workload to meet deadlines.</div><br> <div>You will possess good numeracy and strong aptitude for working with financial data and be competent in writing financial reports.</div><br> <div>Proven experience using computerised accounting systems such as Oracle and X5 and databases such as Access is desirable but not essential.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div><strong>Application Process</strong></div><br> <div>If you would like to discuss this role, please contact Carri Morningstar on  <a rel="nofollow" href="http://">carolyn.morningstar@oncology.ox.ac.uk</a></div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>This is a part time role, up to 29.2 hours per week. This contract is fixed-term for 2 years in the first instance.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>You will be required to upload a supporting statement (setting out how you meet the selection criteria), a curriculum vitae and the names and contact details of two referees as part of your online application.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>Only applications received before noon on 9 June 2023 can be considered.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div><strong>Committed to equality and valuing diversity</strong></div> </div>Training Development & EDI Manager
Closes: June 13, 2023, noon; salary: Standard Grade 8: £44,414 - £52,805 p.a.
<div> <p></p><div> </div><br> <div><strong>About the role</strong></div><br> <div>We have an exciting opportunity within the Department of Oncology for a Training, Development & EDI Manager.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>You will play an important role, being responsible for the department’s equality, diversity and inclusion strategy, including issues of ethnicity, gender, disability and widening access. You will administratively lead the department’s Athena SWAN programme, including writing and implementing the action plan by gathering qualitative and quantitative data and using specialist industry knowledge and various networks to identify challenges and design projects and policies to address imbalances.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>You will be responsible for the professional development of staff and will hold responsibility for the training and development strategy, including creation and delivery.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div><strong>About you</strong></div><br> <div>You will have a 1st Degree or equivalent experience and have relevant experience, (including experience of working with staff to identify training needs); experience of training delivery and monitoring of training needs. You will require comprehensive understanding of equality and diversity issues and legislation.</div><br> <div>You will possess strong interpersonal skills that enable you to work with people at all levels to motivate others and facilitate culture change when necessary.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>Certification in Project Management (e.g. PRINCE2, AGILE) would be desirable but not essential.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>This position is full time and is offered on a permanent contract.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div><strong>Application Process</strong></div><br> <div>If you would like to discuss this role please contact Jennie Bumfrey on <a rel="nofollow" href="http://">jennie.bumfrey@oncology.ox.ac.uk</a></div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>You will be required to upload a supporting statement (setting out how you meet the selection criteria), a curriculum vitae and the names and contact details of two referees as part of your online application.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>Only applications received before noon Tuesday 13th June 2023 can be considered.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div><strong>Committed to equality and valuing diversity</strong></div> </div>Quality Assurance Manager (QAM) – Translational Support Laboratories
Closes: June 16, 2023, noon; salary: Standard Grade 7: £35,308 - 43,155 per annum
<div> <p></p><div><strong>About the role</strong></div><br> <div>We have an exciting opportunity for a Quality Assurance Manager to join Oxford Cancer, a city-wide research initiative and partnership between Oxford University, Oxford University Hospitals NHS Trust, Thames Valley Cancer Alliance and the Oxfordshire Clinical Commissioning Group. We seek to harness Oxford’s world-leading cancer research from our growing network of 1,000+ members who are working in cancer-related fields. This network covers a range of disciplines, all with the core aim of facilitating collaboration to ensure rapid translation of scientific discovery to treatments for patients.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>An important part of Oxford Cancer’s activity is the establishment and management of laboratories, services and facilities used by a variety of cancer researchers working on cutting edge, innovative and high impact projects. Collaborators include academics at Oxford and across the UK, as well as commercial and industry partners.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>This position will require you to have a comprehensive understanding of clinical trials regulations, GCP, QA processes, GDPR, data protection act and all governance applicable to Oxford Cancers Translational Support Laboratories. You will need to proactively cultivate positive networks and relationships to the benefit of internal and external stakeholders.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>This will involve providing QA oversight for staff working in laboratories processing, storing and analyzing clinical/patient samples. You will be responsible for ensuring that appropriate quality control processes are in place for all aspects of laboratory analysis. You will be required to conduct, document, and action risk assessments of proposed and ongoing projects. You will need to ensure that risks are appropriately identified and mitigations are proportionate and practical.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>You will work closely with laboratory teams to ensure appropriate quality and laboratory management systems are in place. You will support the implementation of the QMS and LMS as required, including SOP training and assessment and delivery of process change. This position will also involve audit and inspection duties, including planning and conducting audits and reviews relevant to the needs of the activities of each laboratory, as well as participate in audits or inspections by external parties as required and support laboratories in preparing for external audits or inspections.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>This is a full-time post based at Oxford Cancer, New Richards Building, Headington, Oxford, OX3 7LA, and is available on a three-year fixed term contract.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div><strong>About you</strong></div><br> <div>You must hold a first degree in medical or life science.  You will have QA related/clinical research professional qualification and demonstrable experience in clinical research quality assurance including developing SOPs, conducting audits and monitoring activities to comply with high levels of GCP. You will have in-depth knowledge of clinical trial management and specifically the variety of regulatory standards that apply to different laboratory analyses. They should also have an in-depth working knowledge of existing UK clinical research structures, GCP, regulatory and ethical systems, as well as an understanding of the regulatory requirements for the collection and use of human tissue and other biological samples in clinical research. Experience of working in the academic/non-commercial research sector or working in a molecular biology/biochemistry laboratory and/or using patient derived samples would be advantageous.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div><strong>Application Process</strong></div><br> <div>Applications for this vacancy need to be made online. You will be required to upload a supporting statement (setting out how you meet the selection criteria), a curriculum vitae and the names and contact details of two referees as part of your online application.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>Informal Enquiries about this role can be made to  <a rel="nofollow" href="mailto:Jackie.fellows@oncology.ox.ac.uk">Jackie.fellows@oncology.ox.ac.uk</a></div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>Only applications received by <strong>12:00pm on Friday 16th June 2023</strong> will be considered.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div><strong>Committed to equality and valuing diversity</strong></div> </div>Postdoctoral Researcher
Closes: June 23, 2023, noon; salary: Standard Grade 7: £35,308 - 43,155 per annum
<div> <p></p><div><strong>About the role</strong></div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>An opportunity has arisen for a Postdoctoral Researcher to join Sir Walter Bodmer’s research group working on the genetics, cell biology and differentiation of colorectal cancer, with a special interest in the development of novel immunological therapies. Your main role will be to develop and carry out preclinical testing of bispecific monoclonal antibodies targeted against tumour determinants as well as T lymphocyte engaging surface markers. This will involve the use of the laboratory’s extensive collection of more than 120, mostly fully characterised, colorectal cancer (CRC) derived cell lines as well as CRC organoids derived from freshly obtained CRC biopsies. You will also be expected to help in other projects on aspects of the control of differentiation and myofibroblast/epithelial cell interactions being undertaken by graduate students and visitors in the laboratory. This will include providing guidance to less experienced members of the research group.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>This is a full-time post offered for 12 months in the first instance.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div><strong>About you</strong></div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>You will hold (or be near to completion) a relevant PhD/DPhil in Biology, Molecular Biology or a related science and will have a high level of technical competence in standard molecular and cell biological techniques, including especially cell culture and, for example, western blotting, immunofluorescence, transfection, DNA and RNA isolation.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div><strong>Application process</strong></div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>If you would like to discuss this role please contact Sir Walter Bodmer at   <a rel="nofollow" href="mailto:walter.bodmer@hertford.ox.ac.uk">walter.bodmer@hertford.ox.ac.uk</a></div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>You will be required to upload a supporting statement (setting out how you meet the selection criteria), a curriculum vitae and the names and contact details of two referees as part of your online application.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>The closing date for applications is <strong>12.00 noon on 23rd June 2023</strong>.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div><strong>Committed to equality and valuing diversity</strong></div> </div>Oxford Cancer Lead Biomedical Research Scientist (Translational Support Lab)
Closes: June 26, 2023, noon; salary: Standard Grade 7: £35,308 - £43,155 per annum
<div> <p></p><div><strong>About the role</strong></div><br> <div>We have an exciting opportunity for a Lead Biomedical Research Scientist to join Oxford Cancer, a city-wide research initiative and partnership between Oxford University, Oxford University Hospitals NHS Trust, Thames Valley Cancer Alliance and the Oxfordshire Clinical Commissioning Group. We seek to harness Oxford’s world-leading cancer research from our growing network of 1,000+ members who are working in cancer-related fields. This network covers a range of disciplines, all with the core aim of facilitating collaboration to ensure rapid translation of scientific discovery to treatments for patients. </div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>An important part of Oxford Cancer’s activity is the establishment and management of laboratories, services and facilities used by a variety of cancer researchers working on cutting edge, innovative and high impact projects. Collaborators include academics at Oxford and across the UK, as well as commercial and industry partners.   </div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>This position will require you to develop, oversee and conduct a range of techniques and methods pertaining to clinical sample collection, storage and processing. One of the main objectives will be to deliver all activity according to local and University rules and codes of practice with regard to Health and Safety. </div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>As the Lead Biomedical Research Scientist, you will provide quality and laboratory management for our laboratories, specifically write, maintain, and work to SOPs. Working closely with clinical trials and research teams to ensure seamless interface with a priority placed on sample quality. You will line manage junior team members and sample handling facility.  </div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>Your role will also encompass general responsibilities such as overseeing purchasing and financial procedures for the laboratory team, handling personal data with discretion and confidentiality, and reporting on team activities to senior leadership and oversight committees. </div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>This is a full-time post based at Oxford Cancer, New Richards Building, Headington, Oxford, OX3 7LA, and is available on a three-year fixed term contract. </div><br> <div> </div><br> <div><strong>About you</strong></div><br> <div>You must hold a BSc or equivalent, in a biological/life science.  You will have experience of the techniques and methods listed in the responsibilities section of the job description. You will be well-versed with GCP standards and demonstrate proven experience in working in a molecular/biochemistry laboratory. You will have proven ability to prioritise, plan and manage a high volume of work to meet deadlines, both prescribed and self-imposed, and ensure that the laboratory runs in an efficient and timely manner. You will have experience of line management of technical staff and taking consenting from patients for their participation in research. Knowledge in biochemical/molecular biological technical expertise like assay development and validation, as well as  </div><br> <div>experience of setting up and using digital Quality Management and Laboratory Management systems would be advantageous. </div><br> <div> </div><br> <div><strong>Application Process</strong></div><br> <div>Applications for this vacancy need to be made online. You will be required to upload a supporting statement (setting out how you meet the selection criteria), a curriculum vitae and the names and contact details of two referees as part of your online application. </div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>Informal Enquiries about this role can be made to  <a rel="nofollow" href="mailto:Jackie.fellows@oncology.ox.ac.uk">Jackie.fellows@oncology.ox.ac.uk  </a></div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>Only applications received by <strong>12:00pm on Monday 26 June 2023</strong> will be considered. </div><br> <div> <br> <br> </div><br> <div><strong>Committed to equality and valuing diversity</strong></div> </div>Postdoctoral Researcher in Bioinformatics
Closes: June 30, 2023, noon; salary: Standard Grade 8: £44,414 - £52,841
<div> <p></p><div><strong>About the role</strong></div><br> <div>Applications are invited from enthusiastic, motivated individuals for a Postdoctoral Researcher in Bioinformatics position for the Weatherall Institute of Molecular Medicine working within the Fairfax group.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>You will lead the bioinformatic analysis of an ambitious project to integrate germline genetic variation with transcriptomic and proteomic responses to checkpoint immunotherapy measured at the single cell level in a cohort of >320 patients. The generated dataset will be of high relevance to both translational cancer immunology and immunogenetics.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>You will work under the supervision of Prof. Benjamin Fairfax and also be integral to other projects within the group exploring the effect of cytomegalovirus, interaction of genetics with tumour mutations and the identification of T cell receptors associated with response to treatment.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>The post-holder would be involved in the development and implementation of methods including those predictive of treatment outcome from transcriptomic data. In addition, it is expected that they would play a significant role in the supervision of statistical and bioinformatic analyses performed by DPhil and Clinical research fellows. It is anticipated that the candidate will benefit from the unique working environment and collaborative environment provided by the WIMM.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>The post provides a unique opportunity to work on novel datasets of high relevance to human health and cancer. It would form an ideal position from which an applicant could generate high-impact work and proceed to future scientific independence.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div><strong>About you</strong></div><br> <div>A PhD with post-qualification research experience in Statistical Genetics, Computer Science, Bioinformatics or other closely allied area is essential for this role.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>You will be ambitious, driven and self-motivated in order to achieve work of the very highest standards. You will have demonstrable experience in manipulating genome-scale datasets and proficiency in at least one other language such as C++, python, Perl or Java. You will possess advanced statistical skills and ideally experience in employing machine learning algorithms, and have extensive experience in transcriptomic analysis including pipeline generation, ideally at the single-cell level.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>Demonstrable experience in Advanced R usage and development (ideally resulting in one or more CRAN/Bioconductor packages) and the ability to communicate results clearly are essential skills.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>The post will be based at the Weatherall Institute of Molecular Medicine (WIMM), John Radcliffe Hospital, Headington, Oxford, OX3 9DU.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>The post is offered full-time, fixed-term for three years in the first instance.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div><strong>Application Process</strong></div><br> <div>You will be required to upload a supporting statement (setting out how you meet the selection criteria), a curriculum vitae and the names and contact details of two referees as part of your online application.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>Only applications received <strong>by 12:00pm GMT on Friday, 30 June 2023</strong> can be considered. The interviews are to be held on 28 July 2023.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>If you have any questions about this role, please contact <a rel="nofollow" href="mailto:recruitment@oncology.ox.ac.uk">recruitment@oncology.ox.ac.uk</a></div><br> <div> </div><br> <div><strong><em>Committed to equality and valuing diversity</em></strong></div> </div>