Postdoctoral Research Assistant in Immunometabolism Full-time

Postdoctoral Research Assistant in Immunometabolism

Kennedy Institute of Rheumatology, Roosevelt Drive, Headington, Oxford OX3 7FY

Grade 7: Salary in the range of £39,424-£43,984 per annum. This is inclusive of a pensionable Oxford University Weighting of £1,730 per year.

This is a full time (100% FTE), fixed term position for 3 years.

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.

What We Offer

• 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

About the Role

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 generate ideas for new research projects and develop ideas for generating research income, and present detailed research proposals to senior researchers.

About You

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 first author 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 personal licence to work with animals in the UK or be prepared to obtain such a licence via attendance of in-house courses.

Application Process

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 186349 in all correspondence. The closing date for applications is 12pm 3rd June 2026. Interviews will take place during week commencing 15th June 2026 and will be ONLINE.