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Postdoctoral Research Assistant in OA pathophysiology
188472 – Postdoctoral Research Assistant in OA pathophysiologyNuffield Department of Orthopaedics, Rheumatology and Musculoskeletal Sciences (NDORMS)Grade 7: Salary in the range of £39,424-£43,984 per annum. This is inclusive of a pensionable Oxford University Weighting of £1,730 per year.This is a full time (100% FTE), fixed term position for 3 years.
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.
The Centre for Osteoarthritis Pathogenesis (OA Centre) was established in 2013 and is led by Professor Tonia Vincent. The successful candidate will contribute to STEpUP OA, a large international Consortium focused on understanding the biological mechanisms underlying osteoarthritis progression and patient heterogeneity through deep molecular phenotyping. STEpUP OA integrates demographic, clinical, and synovial fluid proteomics with a particular emphasis on identifying pathways associated with structural damage and knee pain.
What We Offer
- An excellent contributory pension scheme
- 38 days annual leave
- A comprehensive range of childcare services
- Family leave schemes
- Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans
- Membership to a variety of social and sports clubs
About the Role
We are offering an exciting and unique opportunity for a talented postdoctoral research assistant. In this role you will manage your own academic research and administrative activities. This involves small scale project management, to co-ordinate multiple aspects of work to meet deadlines. You will also adapt existing and develop new scientific techniques and experimental protocols as well as hypotheses and analyse scientific data from a variety of sources, reviewing and refining working hypotheses as appropriate. You will contribute ideas for new research projects, including developing ideas for new grants through new research proposals. Additionally, you will collaborate in the preparation of scientific reports and journal articles and present papers and posters.
About You
You will hold, or be close to completion of, a PhD/DPhil in a biomedical science related discipline. You will possess established expertise in data analysis including statistical programming (e.g., STATA, RStudio, Python). You will demonstrate previous experience of contributing to publications/presentations as well as the ability to manage your own academic research and associated activities. You will also demonstrate the ability to contribute ideas for new research projects and research income generation. You must have excellent communication skills, including the ability to write manuscripts, present research proposals and results, and represent the research group at meetings. Experience working with human date and experience analysing large-scale omics datasets (e.g., proteomics, transcriptomics, genomics, metabolomics, or related high-dimensional biological data) are desirable.
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Postdoctoral Research Assistant in OA pathophysiology in Oxford employer: Corehr
As a leading research institution, we offer an exceptional environment for postdoctoral researchers to thrive, particularly in the vibrant city of Liverpool. Our commitment to collaboration across prestigious universities fosters a dynamic work culture that prioritises innovation and inclusivity, while our hybrid working model supports a healthy work-life balance. With ample opportunities for professional growth and a focus on diversity, we are dedicated to creating a meaningful and rewarding experience for all employees.
