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Vacancies within Nuffield Department of Surgical Sciences
There are currently 3 vacancies within Nuffield Department of Surgical Sciences:
| Title | Closes | Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Postdoctoral Research Assistant in Pancreatic Cancer Tumour Immunology and Focused Ultrasound Therapy | May 19, 2025, noon | Grade 07RS: £38,674 - £46,913 per annum (This is inclusive of a pensionable Oxford University Weighting of £1,500 per year) |
| Senior Tissue Handling Technician – Lab Team Lead | May 20, 2025, noon | Standard Grade 6: 06S: £34,982 - £40,855 per annum (This is inclusive of a pensionable Oxford University Weighting of £1,500 per year) |
| Variable Hours Transplant Technician (2 posts) | May 27, 2025, noon | Grade 2: £13.37 - £13.91 per hour plus an on-call allowance of £323.04 per annum |
Postdoctoral Research Assistant in Pancreatic Cancer Tumour Immunology and Focused Ultrasound Therapy
Closes: May 19, 2025, noon; salary: Grade 07RS: £38,674 - £46,913 per annum (This is inclusive of a pensionable Oxford University Weighting of £1,500 per year)
<div> <p></p><div><strong>Location:</strong> Department of Oncology, Old Road Campus Research Building & Institute of Biomedical Engineering (IBME), and Botnar Research Centre, Oxford</div><br> <div><strong>Contract Type:</strong> Fixed-term for 12 months, with the possibility of extension up to 36 months <strong>Hours:</strong> Full-time (part-time applications considered)</div><br> <div> <br> <br> </div><br> <div><strong>About the Role</strong></div><br> <div>Applications are invited for a motivated postdoctoral scientist to contribute to an exciting interdisciplinary immuno-oncology project in the field of pancreatic cancer. This project will investigate the biological effects of focused ultrasound (FUS) therapy in pancreatic cancer, with a particular emphasis on tumour immunity.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>The project is co-led by Dr. Keaton Jones, Clinical Lecturer in Hepato-Biliary and Pancreatic Surgery, and Dr. Michael Gray, Senior Researcher in Therapeutic Ultrasound. The research is further supported by Professor Eric O’Neill (Oncology), who leads a large research group focused on pancreatic cancer immunobiology.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>The role will be based across the Institute of Biomedical Engineering (IBME) and the Department of Oncology, with an expected split of approximately 50:50 between these departments. This position offers opportunities to develop expertise in the technical aspects of focused ultrasound, animal models of pancreatic cancer, mouse surgery and immunological laboratory techniques.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div><strong>About You</strong></div><br> <div>We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated laboratory scientist who demonstrates initiative and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. Scientists from all disease backgrounds are encouraged to apply, provided they have relevant experience in cell and molecular biology. A PhD/DPhil in Biochemistry, Cell/Molecular Biology, or a related field is essential with relevant laboratory experience. The candidate must hold a Home Office Personal Licence (PIL A/B) for animal work. In addition, the successful candidate will either have expertise in ultrasound therapy, or experience with general molecular biology techniques (e.g. PCR, protein and RNA purification, gel electrophoresis, cell culture) and immunological techniques (e.g. western blotting, immunofluorescence, FACS)</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>Training and support will be provided for candidates who have a stronger background in one area but require additional experience in others.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>This full-time post is available from 2 June 2025 and is fixed-term for 12 months in the first instance (with a potential extension up to 36 months). We would be willing to consider applications for part-time hours. </div><br> <div> </div><br> <div><strong>Application Process</strong></div><br> <div>If you would like to discuss this role please contact Dr Keaton Jones: Keaton.jones@nds.ox.ac.uk or Dr Michael Gray: Michael.gray@eng.ox.ac.uk</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>Applications for this vacancy are to be made online. You will be required to upload a supporting statement, setting out how you meet the selection criteria, curriculum vitae and the names and contact details of two referees as part of your online application. Please quote reference NDSA961 on all correspondence. </div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>Only applications received before noon Monday 19 May 2025 can be considered. Interviews will be held on Friday 30 May 2025.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div><strong>Committed to equality and valuing diversity</strong></div> </div>Senior Tissue Handling Technician – Lab Team Lead
Closes: May 20, 2025, noon; salary: Standard Grade 6: 06S: £34,982 - £40,855 per annum (This is inclusive of a pensionable Oxford University Weighting of £1,500 per year)
<div> <p></p><div><strong>Location:</strong> Level 4, John Radcliffe Hospital and Old Road Campus, Headington, Oxford</div><br> <div><strong>Contract type:</strong> Fixed term for 36 months</div><br> <div><strong>Hours:</strong> Part-time (0.8 FTE)</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div><strong>About the role</strong></div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>We are looking for a Senior Tissue Handling Technician – Lab Team Lead to join the NDS Bioresource and lead the OCHRe laboratory team providing end-to-end histopathology services. This role offers an exciting opportunity to use your advanced microtomy expertise and excellent leadership skills to make a real difference to the functionality and efficiency of clinical research biobanks and to the delivery of research results.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>As part of this highly dynamic and varied role, you will be overseeing and providing services for consent checking, sample acquisition, embedding, processing, cutting, and allocation of histopathological material. In addition to your technical role, you will be responsible for the management of a team of tissue handling technicians, providing training and professional development support for the team, and for ensuring the smooth running of the laboratory.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>You will work closely with the Governance Manager and Biobank Coordinator to lead technical team meetings and allocate work within your team. You will be based at the Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust sites; specifically, the John Radcliffe Hospital, with regular travel to the Churchill Hospital. While there will be some opportunity for remote working, it is expected that you would be on site a minimum of 3 days per week.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>Your responsibilities will include ensuring the smooth running of the laboratory, coordinating equipment maintenance and resource provision, in addition to maintaining clear oversight of HTA-governed sample storage areas. This will also involve close coordination with the Biobank coordinator and biobanking (fresh tissue acquisition) team. You will be carrying out a variety of histological techniques, including cassetting, tissue embedding, microtomy and cryotomy, block punches and TMA building, and maintain competency according relevant SOP’s and research protocols. You will also be expected to supervise and line manage a team of tissue handling technicians in order to facilitate the delivery of samples in a timely manner.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div><strong>About you</strong> </div><br> <div>An experienced tissue handling technician, you are expected to have advanced microtomy skills and experience training and supervising junior members of staff. The successful candidate will hold an undergraduate degree in biomedical science (BMS) or equivalent experience. You will have exceptional data entry skills and experience of developing and implementing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and performing Risk Assessments. As the Lab Team Lead it is essential that you have proven work experience in a laboratory performing histological techniques and practical ability in basic molecular laboratory skills. You will also require the ability to plan and manage your own work schedule and those of a team, and remain adaptable to changing priorities.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>This part-time post (0.8FTE) is available immediately and is fixed-term for 36 months in the first instance. For a full list of responsibilities and selection criteria please refer to the attached Job Description.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div><strong>Application Process</strong></div><br> <div>If you would like to discuss this role please contact Danielle Fairbrass at danielle.fairbrass@nds.ox.ac.uk.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>Applications for this vacancy are to be made online. You will be required to upload a supporting statement, setting out how you meet the selection criteria, curriculum vitae and the names and contact details of two referees as part of your online application. Please quote reference NDSA960 on all correspondence. </div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>Only applications received before noon Tuesday 20 May 2025 can be considered. Interviews will be held Thursday 29 May 2025.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div><strong>Committed to equality and valuing diversity</strong></div> </div>Variable Hours Transplant Technician (2 posts)
Closes: May 27, 2025, noon; salary: Grade 2: £13.37 - £13.91 per hour plus an on-call allowance of £323.04 per annum
<div> <p></p><div><strong>Contract type: Fixed-term until 31 December 2025 in the first instance</strong></div><br> <div><strong>Hours: Variable Hours Contract</strong></div><br> <div> </div><br> <div><strong>About the role</strong></div><br> <div>We invite applications for the post of Transplant Technician to support the collection of data and samples for the Oxford Transplant Biobank (OTB) and Quality in Organ Donation (QUOD) national biobank, along with the various transplant research programmes they support. The role of Transplant Technician is vital to our success.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>You will have the opportunity to work in cutting-edge research and to contribute to long-term patient benefit. The Transplant Technicians will be required to coordinate in a joint team effort a 24/7 on-call rota. The majority of the work will be during the night and at weekends. When called, you must be available at short notice to either travel to the Churchill Hospital, Oxford to collect pre-specified patient samples and data in close cooperation with the transplant team, or to use online resources to assess sample suitability, and arrange for transport to the appropriate research programme.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>There will be a remuneration of £323.04 per annum with an additional hourly rate for any transplant attended, or time spent dealing with research sample offers and arranging transport. Additionally, to the remuneration, you will receive certificates for all training provided and will be able to gain insights into a nationwide research project and gain experience in surgical procedures.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div><strong>About you</strong></div><br> <div>You need to be highly reliable, motivated and able to work independently during procedures, but also a team player as part of our technician team. The ability to send and receive texts, WhatsApp messages or similar, make phone calls, and access the internet when on-call is essential for this post, as well as the ability to work overnight and at weekends. The Transplant Technicians will be employed on a variable hours basis and the roles are available until 31 December 2025 in the first instance.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div><strong>Application Process</strong></div><br> <div>Applications for this vacancy are to be made online and as part of your online application, you will be required to upload a CV and covering letter.  Please quote reference NDSA953B on all correspondence.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>Only applications received before noon on 27 May 2025 can be considered. Interviews will be held on Monday 9 June 2025.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div><strong>Committed to equality and valuing diversity</strong></div> </div>