Research Assistant

1 month ago


Oxford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom University of Oxford Full time

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Research Assistant in Immunology and Genetics, working under the direct supervision of Prof. Benjamin Fairfax, who has extensive experience in functional genomics and human immunology in healthy volunteers and cancer patients.

The Fairfax group's research programme is dedicated to understanding predictors of response to cancer immunotherapy.

The successful candidate will play a key role in this research, co-ordinating sample collection, immunological and genetic assessment, resource allocation, experimentation and assisting in the development of new data and approaches. Additionally, you will work with collaborating NIHR Oxford Biomedical Research Centre (OxBRC) researchers in the fields of both autoimmunity and cancer treatment.

The post is based at the MRC Weatherall Institute for Molecular Medicine, Headington, Oxford, OX3 9DS. It is offered on a full-time basis for 2 years in the first instance.

About you

You will require an undergraduate degree in genetics, biochemistry, molecular biology or a related field. You will also require relevant experience in tissue culture and standard molecular biology techniques. Expertise with immunological assays, preferably flow cytometry and experience of next generation sequencing and functional genomic protocols will be advantageous.

Application Process

Applications for this vacancy need to be made online. You will be required to upload a supporting statement (setting out how you meet the selection criteria), a curriculum vitae and the names and contact details of two referees as part of your online application.

Informal enquiries about this role can be made to

Only applications received before noon 02 September 2024 UK time can be considered.

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

Committed to equality and valuing diversity


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