We are seeking an enthusiastic, well-trained and self-motivated Postdoctoral Research Assistant to take a pivotal role in conducting research on cholangiocarcinoma (CCA), based at the John Radcliffe Hospital, University of Oxford.
The post holder should have an interest in studying the interaction between normal cholangiocytes (NCCs) and CCA cells in the tumour immune microenvironment, as well as evaluating the effects of epigenetic inhibitors on CCA growth in vitro and in vivo. The post-holder must hold a Ph.D. degree in cancer biology and immunology. You will report to Dr. Shijie Cai and work with limited supervision, utilising molecular cell biology and immunology techniques, along with prior experience in bioinformatics analysis, to successfully achieve the project's objectives. Effective workload management and meeting deadlines are essential skills. You should also be capable of working within a team and be prepared to train postgraduate students and visiting fellow researchers in research techniques for their projects. An strong track record of previous publications and excellent communication skills are required
The position is initially fixed for a duration of 12 months, with the potential renewal contingent on satisfactory research project progression. Funding for this position is provided by the Alan Morement Memorial Foundation.
Applications for this vacancy are to be made online. For further details, including person specification, please see attached job description.
The closing date for applications is 12 noon on Friday 15th March 2024. Interviews to be held 19th March 2024.
Committed to equality and valuing diversity.
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