Question 1

What qualifications are essential for this Postdoctoral Research Scientist role?

Accepted Answer

Essential: Hold a PhD/DPhil (or close to completion) in vaccinology, immunology, cancer immunology or related field. Experience in designing, generating or testing vaccines, with grounding in immunology and cancer biology. Check postdoc success tips and academic CV guide.

Question 2

What are the main responsibilities in cancer vaccines research?

Accepted Answer

Evaluate candidate cancer vaccine antigens, establish high-throughput pipeline for antigenicity, test vaccine constructs (mRNA, ChAdOx, peptide), assess expression, localisation, immunogenicity using in vitro and pre-clinical models. Manage research, develop techniques, analyse data, contribute to publications, supervise juniors. Explore postdoc research role advice.

Question 3

How to apply for this Oxford immunology postdoc position?

Accepted Answer

Apply online with CV and supporting statement explaining how you meet selection criteria with examples. Quote Vacancy ID 183513. Deadline: 12 midday 5 Jan 2026. Restrict to CV and statement. See CV writing guide. Contact: recruitment@ndm.ox.ac.uk.

Question 4

What is the salary and contract duration?

Accepted Answer

Salary: £39,424 - £47,779 p.a. (discretionary to £53,483, pro rata, incl. £1,730 Oxford weighting). Full-time fixed-term contract until 31 Dec 2027, funded by GSK. Pro rata option available.

Question 5

Is visa sponsorship available for international applicants?

Accepted Answer

Not mentioned in the posting, so likely no visa sponsorship. UK work eligibility required. Review postdoc jobs for similar roles and Oxford policies.

University of Oxford

Oxford Centre for Immuno-Oncology, Old Road Campus Research Building, Roosevelt Drive, Headington, Oxford, OX3 7DQ

"Postdoctoral Research Scientist in the field of cancer vaccines and immunology"

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