Research Assistant in Translational Myeloma Research

Location: Botnar Institute for Musculoskeletal Sciences, Windmill Road, Oxford, OX3 7LD

Nuffield Department of Orthopaedics, Rheumatology and Musculoskeletal Sciences (NDORMS)

Grade 6: Salary in the range of £35,681-£39,424 per annum. This is inclusive of a pensionable Oxford University Weighting of £1,730 per year. This is a full time, fixed term position for 2 years or until 30/06/2028.

The University of Oxford is a stimulating work environment, which enjoys an international reputation as a world-class centre of excellence. Our research plays a key role in tackling many global challenges, from reducing our carbon emissions to developing vaccines during a pandemic.

The Nuffield Department of Orthopaedics, Rheumatology and Musculoskeletal Sciences (NDORMS) is part of the Medical Sciences Division and is the largest European academic department in its field, running a globally competitive programme of research and teaching. The Botnar Research Centre enables and encourages research and education into the causes of musculoskeletal disease and their treatment. The Centre provides world-class facilities for scientists in the field of musculoskeletal research.

What We Offer

• An excellent contributory pension scheme
• 38 days annual leave
• A comprehensive range of childcare services
• Family leave schemes
• Cycle loan scheme
• Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans
• Membership to a variety of social and sports clubs
• This role also offers the opportunity for hybrid working

About the Role

Based within the Oxford Translational Myeloma Centre (OTMC) at the Botnar Institute, this post will join an interdisciplinary team of experimental scientists and clinical researchers working in translational multiple myeloma research. The postholder will contribute to projects aimed at understanding tumour-intrinsic and tumour-extrinsic determinants of treatment response and resistance in multiple myeloma, within the OTMC’s clinical-translational infrastructure.

About You

You must hold a BSc or MSc in biological science or another related field and have practical laboratory experience with core molecular biology techniques (including but not limited to DNA/RNA handling, PCR/qPCR, cell culture techniques, basic QC approaches) and a willingness/ability to learn new methods quickly and to troubleshoot. You will have experience of following and adapting protocols and selecting appropriate experimental methodologies together with a demonstrable ability to follow detailed protocols and work to high standards of accuracy, quality control and traceability, including meticulous sample labelling, logging and record keeping. Strong organisational skills, with the ability to plan and prioritise tasks across parallel activities (e.g., sample processing, biobanking, and experimental support) and meet deadlines as well as an ability to handle human samples appropriately and to work responsibly within relevant governance/safety frameworks is essential.

Application Process

The University of Oxford is committed to equality and valuing diversity. All applicants will be judged on merit, according to the selection criteria. Applications for this vacancy should be made online and must include a CV and a supporting statement explaining how you meet the selection criteria, using examples of your skills and experience. Interviews will take place on the week commencing 18th May 2026 and will be online.

Please quote reference 185638 in all correspondence.

Contact Person: NDORMS Recruitment
Vacancy ID: 185638
Closing Date & Time: 20-Apr-2026 12:00
Pay Scale: RESEARCH GRADE 6
Contact Email: recruitment@ndorms.ox.ac.uk