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All vacancies within Department of Oncology
There are currently 4 vacancies within Department of Oncology:
| Title | Closes | Salary |
|---|---|---|
| DEPARTMENTAL SAFETY OFFICER | June 20, 2025, noon | Standard Grade 7: £38,674 - £46,913 |
| Research Assistant in Organoid/iPSCs models | July 2, 2025, noon | Research Grade 6: £34,982 - £40,855 |
| Quality Assurance Lead | July 11, 2025, noon | Standard Grade 8: £48,235 to £57,255 per annum |
| Research Assistant | July 14, 2025, noon | Research Grade 6: Research Grade 6: £34,982 - £40,855 with a discretionary range to £45,628 p.a. This is inclusive of a pensionable Oxford University Weighting of £1,500 per year. |
DEPARTMENTAL SAFETY OFFICER
Closes: June 20, 2025, noon; salary: Standard Grade 7: £38,674 - £46,913
<div> <p></p><div><strong>About the role</strong></div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>We are seeking a dedicated and proactive Departmental Safety Officer (DSO) to lead and manage all health and safety matters across the Oncology Department, part of the Medical Sciences Division. This pivotal role will suit someone with a strong biological sciences background and significant health and safety experience in a laboratory environment.</div><br> <div>You will be a core member of the Oncology Facilities Team, working closely with the Building and Facilities Manager (BFM), whom you will deputise for as required. Your responsibilities will include overseeing safety compliance, conducting inspections and risk assessments, investigating incidents, maintaining key safety documentation, and leading on laboratory and building safety. You will also liaise regularly with the Division, Central University bodies, and external agencies on health and safety matters.</div><br> <div>This varied role includes oversight of laboratory safety management, waste disposal procedures, service contracts for critical lab equipment, and supporting sustainable laboratory practices. You will also play an active role in the governance of human tissue and radiation safety, and participate in the departmental on-call rota to ensure consistent support.</div><br> <div>This is a full-time, 1-year fixed term role and offers an excellent opportunity for someone seeking to lead on strategic and operational safety initiatives in a complex, research-intensive environment. An early start date would be preferential for this role.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div><strong>About you</strong></div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>You will hold a degree (or equivalent vocational qualification) in a scientific or technical subject, alongside substantial experience working in life sciences or biocontainment laboratories. A deep knowledge of current health and safety legislation and practical experience working in Biosafety Containment Level 2 environments is essential.</div><br> <div>You will be confident in providing expert advice and guidance on safety procedures, and able to engage sensitively and effectively with researchers and staff at all levels. You will be a strong communicator with excellent organisational and time-management skills, able to work independently as well as collaboratively.</div><br> <div>A sound understanding of the Human Tissue Act and radiation safety is required, and familiarity with relevant safety platforms such as Coruson or iPassport would be advantageous. A formal health and safety qualification (e.g. NEBOSH) or membership of a professional body is desirable.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div><strong>What we offer</strong></div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>As an employer, we genuinely care about our employees’ wellbeing and this is reflected in the range of benefits we offer, including:</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>•         An excellent contributory pension scheme</div><br> <div>•         38 days’ annual leave inclusive of bank holidays (pro rata for part-time)</div><br> <div>•         A comprehensive range of childcare services</div><br> <div>•         Family leave schemes</div><br> <div>•         Cycle loan scheme</div><br> <div>•         Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans</div><br> <div>•         Membership to a variety of social and sports clubs</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div><strong>Application process</strong></div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>Applications must be submitted online. Please upload a supporting statement that clearly outlines how you meet the selection criteria, along with your curriculum vitae and the names and contact details of two referees.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>If you would like to know more about the role or have an informal discussion prior to applying, please contact Dr Caroline Fitchett at <a rel="nofollow" href="mailto:caroline.fitchett@oncology.ox.ac.uk">caroline.fitchett@oncology.ox.ac.uk</a></div><br> <div> <br> <br> </div><br> <div>Only applications received before <strong>noon</strong> on <strong>Friday, 20th June 2025</strong> can be considered.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>Committed to equality and valuing diversity</div> </div>Research Assistant in Organoid/iPSCs models
Closes: July 2, 2025, noon; salary: Research Grade 6: £34,982 - £40,855
<div> <p></p><div><strong>About the role</strong></div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>We are seeking a highly motivated Research Assistant to join the research group of Dr Giulia Orlando in the Department of Oncology, University of Oxford. This exciting role will support research focused on the role of RAS pathway activation in gene regulation and tumour development in colorectal cancer.</div><br> <div>The project uses cutting-edge technologies—including bulk RNAseq, ATACseq, and 10X single-cell multiome—combined with 3D organoid models, iPSCs, and primary patient samples to uncover new therapeutic targets. As part of the team, you will help develop APC/KRAS mutant models using CRISPR gene editing and contribute to generating innovative co-culture systems to study epigenetic changes in the tumour microenvironment.</div><br> <div>You will receive hands-on training in organoid culturing, CRISPR editing, FACS, bulk and single-cell genomics, and benefit from close interaction with collaborators and experts in these techniques. The position offers a solid foundation for candidates considering PhD studies and supports active scientific development.</div><br> <div>This role is offered on a full-time basis and is fixed-term for 1 year in the first instance.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div><strong>About you</strong></div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>You will hold an undergraduate degree in genetics, biochemistry, molecular biology, or a related field, with a genuine interest in epigenetics, cancer biology, and tumour microenvironment. You will have strong organisational skills, and the ability to work independently while collaborating effectively in a team setting.</div><br> <div>You should be enthusiastic, curious, and self-motivated, with a willingness to learn and apply new methodologies. Experience with organoid or iPSC cultures, CRISPR editing, or molecular biology techniques is desirable.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div><strong>What We Offer</strong></div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>As an employer, we genuinely care about our employees’ wellbeing and this is reflected in the range of benefits we offer, including:</div><br> <ul><br> <li>An excellent contributory pension scheme</li><br> <li>38 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays (pro rata for part time)</li><br> <li>A comprehensive range of childcare services</li><br> <li>Family leave schemes</li><br> <li>Cycle loan scheme</li><br> <li>Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans</li><br> <li>Membership to a variety of social and sports clubs</li><br> </ul><br> <div> </div><br> <div><strong>Application Process</strong></div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>Applications must be submitted online. Please upload a supporting statement that clearly outlines how you meet the selection criteria, along with your curriculum vitae and the names and contact details of two referees.</div><br> <div>If you would like to know more about the role or have an informal discussion prior to applying, please contact Dr Giulia Orlando at  <a rel="nofollow" href="mailto:giulia.orlando@oncology.ox.ac.uk">giulia.orlando@oncology.ox.ac.uk </a></div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>Only applications received before <strong>noon on</strong> <strong>Wednesday, 2nd July 2025</strong> can be considered.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>Committed to equality and valuing diversity</div> </div>Quality Assurance Lead
Closes: July 11, 2025, noon; salary: Standard Grade 8: £48,235 to £57,255 per annum
<div> <p></p><div><strong>About the role</strong></div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>We have an exciting and strategically important opportunity for a Quality Assurance Lead to join Oxford Cancer, a prominent city-wide research collaboration involving Oxford University, Oxford University Hospitals NHS Trust, the Thames Valley Cancer Alliance, and Oxfordshire Clinical Commissioning Group.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>This post will play a strategic and operational leadership role, ensuring robust quality compliance across OMCDC’s diagnostic and research operations. The post holder will develop, implement, and maintain the Quality Management System (QMS), oversee regulatory accreditation, internal and external audits, supplier management, and continuous improvement initiatives, ensuring compliance with relevant regulatory frameworks.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>The post holder will provide direct leadership and supervision to relevant personnel, guiding senior laboratory staff and section leads to ensure their compliance and active participation within the established QMS framework. The postholder will also be expected to collaborate closely with clinical trial sponsors, regulatory bodies, and research teams to ensure high-quality clinical research support, and represent QA function in meetings with partners, funders and collaborators (where appropriate), to define quality and regulatory expectations.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>The post is based at Oxford Cancer, Radiobiology Research Institute, Churchill Hospital,  OX3 7LE and is offered on a full-time fixed-term basis until 31st December 2027.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>An early start date would be preferable for this role.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div><strong>About you</strong></div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>You will have a postgraduate degree in biomedical sciences, biology, quality management (healthcare), or related discipline, with extensive experience in quality systems management within laboratory settings compliant with ISO:15189, ISO/IEC 17025, CLIA, GCLP, and/or HTA, and demonstrable expertise in document management, audits, CAPA processes, and use of LIMS and Quality Management Software.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>Strong project management, communication, and leadership skills are essential, together with the ability to work autonomously while integrating effectively within a wide range of stakeholders. Previous experience working within NHS or academic clinical laboratories accredited to ISO:15189, ISO/IEC:17025, CLIA or GCLP would be desirable.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div><strong>What We Offer</strong></div><br> <div>As an employer, we genuinely care about our employees’ wellbeing and this is reflected in the range of benefits that we offer, including:</div><br> <ul><br> <li>An excellent contributory pension scheme</li><br> <li>38 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays (pro rata for part time)</li><br> <li>A comprehensive range of childcare services</li><br> <li>Family leave schemes</li><br> <li>Cycle loan scheme</li><br> <li>Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans</li><br> <li>Membership to a variety of social and sports clubs</li><br> </ul><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 Helene Dreau at  <a rel="nofollow" href="mailto:helene.dreau@oncology.ox.ac.uk">helene.dreau@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 by <strong>12:00PM on Friday, 11th July 2025</strong> will be considered.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div><strong>Committed to equality and valuing diversity</strong></div><br> <div> </div> </div>Research Assistant
Closes: July 14, 2025, noon; salary: Research Grade 6: Research Grade 6: £34,982 - £40,855 with a discretionary range to £45,628 p.a. This is inclusive of a pensionable Oxford University Weighting of £1,500 per year.
<div> <p></p><div>We are seeking to appoint a new Research Assistant to support our growing programme in tumour immunology and liver cancer.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>As part of this role, you will be responsible for the provision of research support for our preclinical work in hepatocellular carcinoma, providing advice and guidance to research students where appropriate. You will contribute to the wider research by supporting day-to-day experimental work, including molecular biology, flow cytometry and cell culture. You will be assisting in the development and maintenance of pre-clinical <em>in vivo</em> models of HCC and coordinating with the Biological Services Unit and work in compliance with ethical regulations.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>Other responsibilities will include:</div><br> <div>-        Contribute to scientific reports and journal articles and the presentation of data/papers at conferences.</div><br> <div>-        Determine the most appropriate methodologies to test hypotheses, and identify suitable alternatives if technical problems arise.</div><br> <div>-        Responsible for general laboratory management and administration, including stock control of laboratory consumables.</div><br> <div>-        Ensuring laboratory organisation and adherence to health and safety protocols.</div><br> <div>-        Use specialist scientific equipment in a laboratory environment.</div><br> <div>-        Represent the research group at external meetings/seminars, either with other members of the group or alone.</div><br> <div>-        Contribute to discussions and share research findings with colleagues in partner institutions, and research groups.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>It is essential that hold a degree in a relevant biological science (e.g. immunology, molecular biology, cancer biology, biomedical sciences) and able to demonstrate specialist knowledge in the discipline to work within established research programmes. Similarly, you will have proven experience in standard wet laboratory techniques, including pipetting, PCR, DNA/RNA extraction, and cell culture and familiarity with <em>in vivo</em> work.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>Applications for this vacancy should be made online and you will need to upload a supporting statement and CV. Your supporting statement must explain how you meet each of the selection criteria for the post using examples of your skills and experience. Please restrict your documentation to your CV and supporting statement only. Any other documents will be requested at a later date.  </div><br> <div>This position is offered full time on a fixed term contract for 12 months and is funded by the Cancer Prevention Charity.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>Only applications received before 12 midday on 14 July 2025 will be considered. Please quote <strong>180301</strong> on all correspondence.</div> </div>