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 Clarke group, based at the Kennedy Institute of Rheumatology, is focused on understanding how cellular metabolic processes shape the immune response in health and disease. A particular focus is on B cell metabolism, and more specifically the germinal centre reaction, which is responsible for the production of high-affinity antibodies and immune memory. More information can be found on the group website (https://www.kennedy.ox.ac.uk/research/research-groups/translational-immunometabolism).

 
 

 

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 

 

 

We are offering an exciting and unique opportunity for a talented postdoctoral research assistant to become a member of the Clarke research group with responsibility for carrying out research in spatial immunometabolism, focused on the GC reaction. The lab is supported by the ERC and the post will also involve providing guidance to less experienced members of the research group, including postdocs, research assistants, technicians, and PhD and project students. You will adapt existing and develop new scientific techniques and experimental protocols as well as tests 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 and develop ideas for generating research income, and present detailed research proposals to senior researchers. 

 
 

You will hold a PhD (or be near completion) in Immunology or a related area together with relevant experience in standard techniques of immunology. You will have a demonstrable track record in immunology, evidenced by publications in high quality, peer-reviewed journals as well as an understanding of the role of cellular metabolism in the immune system. You will have a a personal licence to work with animals in the UK or be prepared to obtain such a licence via attendance of in-house courses. 

 

 

You will be required to upload a covering letter/supporting statement, CV and the details of two referees as part of your online application. Please quote 189244 in all correspondence. 

 

The closing date for applications is 12pm 9 November 2026.

189272 Translational Research Scientist: Experimental Medicine

 

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.

 

 

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 

 

 
 

We are offering an exciting and unique opportunity for an experienced researcher to work as a Translational Research Scientist at the interface of academia and industry, joining a large multidisciplinary team working on Experimental Medicine. The team are carrying out histopathological and omics analyses of samples from clinical studies sponsored by industry partners, which aim to understand the molecular basis disease pathways and potential new treatment targets.

The Translational Research Scientist will contribute to the set-up, delivery and continuity of the research projects and programmes by providing advanced technical and scientific expertise in support. Unlike a traditional Postdoctoral Research Associate (PDRA) role, this position is not primarily aligned with a standard academic career progression pathway. Instead, the postholder will focus on collaborative research, the application of specialist knowledge, and the development, optimisation, and maintenance of methodologies, facilities, or shared resources. The role emphasises long-term contribution, technical leadership, and support for team-based research objectives, rather than the pursuit of independent academic advancement or principal investigator status.

 

 

You must hold a PhD/DPhil in immunology or related area, together with post-qualification research experience. You will have experience of independently managing a research project and evidence of having collaborated with both wet and dry lab researchers to complete a project. Demonstrated experience in standard laboratory-based immunology techniques, such as human tissue handling and culture, PCR, flow cytometry, is essential. Proficiency in conducting 10X single-cell RNAseq and spatial transcriptomics is desirable.   

 

 

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 the week commencing 23 November and will be face to face/online.

 

Please quote reference 189272 in all correspondence.