Postdoctoral Research Assistant in Spatial and Single Cell Bone Cancer Proteomics
188904 Postdoctoral Research Assistant in Spatial and Single Cell Bone Cancer Proteomics
Nuffield Department of Orthopaedics, Rheumatology and Musculoskeletal Sciences (NDORMS)
Grade 7: Salary in the range of £39,424 - £47,779 per annum. This is inclusive of a pensionable Oxford University Weighting of £1,730 per year.
This is a full time, fixed term position for 12 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. Botnar Institute for Musculoskeletal Sciences enables and encourages research and education into the causes of musculoskeletal disease and their treatment. The Institute provides world-class facilities for scientists in the field of musculoskeletal research.
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
In this role you will provide and implement bespoke experimental assays for studies across bone cancers, working with other team members, and contributing to the overall planning of studies. You will develop research questions within the field of spatial proteomics, conduct individual research, analysing detailed and complex qualitative and/or quantitative data from a variety of sources, reviewing and refining working hypotheses as appropriate. The postholder will contribute ideas for new research projects and to the research group’s plans, including developing ideas for generating research income, writing of project-funding applications for new research projects.
About You
You will hold, or be close to completion of, a PhD/DPhil in Chemistry, Biology or related fields, together with extensive experience in mass spectrometry-based proteomics (Thermo and Bruker platforms). You will have expert knowledge in the design of proteomics experiments and in the analysis of proteomic data, as well as experience in spatial proteomics (laser capture), single cell proteomics and MALDI Imaging. Previous research experience in the genetics of human disease is desirable.
Interviews will take place during the week commencing 12 October 2026 and will be face to face/online.
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Salary (£) : Salary in the range of £39,424-£47,779 per annum
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