Postdoctoral Research Assistant - MRC CoRE in Exposome Immunology
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 20 Tachwedd 2025 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | £39,424 i £43,984 bob blwyddyn |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 18 Rhagfyr 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | Kennedy Institute of Rheumatology, Roosevelt Drive, Headington, Oxford OX3 7FY |
| Gweithio o bell: | Ar y safle yn unig |
| Cwmni: | University of Oxford, Nuffield Department of Orthopaedics, Rheumatology and Musculoskeletal Sciences |
| Math o swydd: | Dros dro |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 183191 |
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We are seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral researcher to join a project exploring how different microbiomes influence barrier biology in ways that shape response to viral infection. The Medical Research Council have awarded up to £50M over 14 years for a new Centre of Research Excellence (MRC CoRE) in Exposome Immunology, to be hosted jointly by the universities of Manchester and Oxford. The post-holder will be one of six centre-funded postdoctoral researchers delivering on projects that form our core research programme. They will be a cornerstone of the centre, collaborating across our three Research Pillars to generate hypotheses and data to underpin subsequent grant applications and high-profile publications.
In this role you will lead on the delivery of the assigned CoRE research project and manage your own academic research and administrative activities, using initiative to drive these forwards in a rigorous, efficient and timely manner. This involves small scale project management, to co-ordinate multiple aspects of work to meet deadlines. You will be responsible for adapting existing and developing new scientific techniques and experimental protocols, as well as testing hypotheses and analysing scientific data from a variety of sources. You will develop ideas for generating research income, and present detailed research proposals to senior researchers as well as analyse and interpret data, and contribute ideas for new research projects. In this position you will engage with the CoRE Research Pillars, attending regular meetings and seminars, and presenting project progress to foster new collaborations within the centre.
You must hold a PhD (or near completion) in immunology and/or the human microbiome with proficiency in laboratory-based immunology techniques, such as flow cytometry and ELISA. You must have demonstrated experience of in vivo models of inflammatory disease and a flexible approach to dealing with research problems as they arise. You must demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills together with excellent time management and organisational skills.
It is desirable that you have proficiency in scripting with high-level languages such as R and Python and familiarity working with microbiome and host multi-omic data.
Due to the nature of the research at the Kennedy Institute of Rheumatology, this job will require additional security pre-employment checks:
• A satisfactory basic Disclosure and Barring Service check
• University security screening (eg identity checks) due to the nature of the work at the Kennedy Institute
Please note, due to departmental closure over the Christmas period, shortlisting and interviews for this position will take place in January 2026.
The closing date for applications is 12 noon on Thursday 18th December 2025. Applications for this vacancy are to be made online. You will be required to upload a CV and supporting statement as part of your online application. Please quote 183191 in all correspondence.
In this role you will lead on the delivery of the assigned CoRE research project and manage your own academic research and administrative activities, using initiative to drive these forwards in a rigorous, efficient and timely manner. This involves small scale project management, to co-ordinate multiple aspects of work to meet deadlines. You will be responsible for adapting existing and developing new scientific techniques and experimental protocols, as well as testing hypotheses and analysing scientific data from a variety of sources. You will develop ideas for generating research income, and present detailed research proposals to senior researchers as well as analyse and interpret data, and contribute ideas for new research projects. In this position you will engage with the CoRE Research Pillars, attending regular meetings and seminars, and presenting project progress to foster new collaborations within the centre.
You must hold a PhD (or near completion) in immunology and/or the human microbiome with proficiency in laboratory-based immunology techniques, such as flow cytometry and ELISA. You must have demonstrated experience of in vivo models of inflammatory disease and a flexible approach to dealing with research problems as they arise. You must demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills together with excellent time management and organisational skills.
It is desirable that you have proficiency in scripting with high-level languages such as R and Python and familiarity working with microbiome and host multi-omic data.
Due to the nature of the research at the Kennedy Institute of Rheumatology, this job will require additional security pre-employment checks:
• A satisfactory basic Disclosure and Barring Service check
• University security screening (eg identity checks) due to the nature of the work at the Kennedy Institute
Please note, due to departmental closure over the Christmas period, shortlisting and interviews for this position will take place in January 2026.
The closing date for applications is 12 noon on Thursday 18th December 2025. Applications for this vacancy are to be made online. You will be required to upload a CV and supporting statement as part of your online application. Please quote 183191 in all correspondence.