Postdoctoral Research Assistant in Spatial and Single Cell Bone Cancer Proteomics

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.

 

 

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 

 

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.

 

 

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.

 

 

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 12 October 2026 and will be face to face/online.

 

Please quote reference 188904 in all correspondence.