Research Assistant in Immunology and Inflammation

University of Oxford - 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 (part-time at minimum of 80% FTE will be considered), fixed term position for 24 months.

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 Kennedy Institute is a biomedical research centre uniquely bringing together discovery science and early-stage clinical research, to develop transformative new therapies for chronic inflammatory and musculoskeletal conditions.

What We Offer

As an employer, we genuinely care about our employees’ wellbeing and this is reflected in the range of benefits that we offer including:

• 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

About the Role

The post holder will be working across the Coles, Buckley and Dendrou research groups. Our focus in on immune-mediated inflammatory diseases including Rheumatoid Arthritis and Inflammatory Bowel Disease. We have several clinical studies currently active in the lab investigating the cellular and molecular response of patients to standard of care treatments and biologics.

About You

You will hold a Bachelor’s (or Master’s) Degree in life sciences or other related discipline, with experience working in a laboratory. You will have experience handling and processing human tissue in a sterile environment, along with a demonstrated understanding of data protection guidelines such as “ICH Good Clinical Practice guidelines”.

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 during week commencing 6 or 13 April and will be online

Please quote reference 185107 in all correspondence.