Research Assistant in Immunology and Inflammation
| Posting date: | 24 February 2026 |
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| Salary: | £35,681 to £39,424 per year, pro rata |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 17 March 2026 |
| Location: | Kennedy Institute of Rheumatology, Roosevelt Drive, Headington, Oxford OX3 7FY |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | University of Oxford, Nuffield Department of Orthopaedics, Rheumatology and Musculoskeletal Sciences |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | 185107 |
Summary
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.
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.