Research Assistant in Cancer Vaccine translational work

Research Assistant in Cancer Vaccine Translational Work

Centre for Immuno-Oncology, Old Road Campus Research Building, Headington, OX3 7DQ

We are seeking to appoint a Research Assistant to join Professor Ellie Barnes' research team in the Centre for Immuno-Oncology and contribute to the LynchVax programme.

You will be responsible for contributing to the laboratory analysis of clinical trial samples from the INTERCEPT-Lynch trial, working to Good Clinical and Laboratory Practice (GCLP) or GCLP-like standards. You will process and analyse clinical and biological samples and undertake immunological and molecular assays, with key assays including ELISpot, intracellular cytokine staining and NGS-based assays, including Whole Genome Sequencing and T-Cell Receptor sequencing.

You will select, follow and adapt experimental protocols, contribute to experimental planning, troubleshoot technical issues and gather, analyse and interpret research data. You will maintain accurate laboratory and sample records and contribute to laboratory and quality management, scientific reports, publications and the presentation of research findings. You will work closely with colleagues across the LynchVax programme and collaborating research groups.

It is essential that you hold a degree in a relevant subject, such as immunology, biomedical science, molecular biology, biochemistry, cancer biology or a related discipline, together with relevant experience. You will have sufficient specialist knowledge and practical laboratory experience to contribute effectively to an established research programme, including experience of working in a biomedical, molecular, immunological or clinical research laboratory. You will have experience of processing and handling human biological samples and practical experience with relevant immunological and molecular biology techniques. This may include flow cytometry, ELISpot, intracellular cytokine staining, DNA/RNA extraction and NGS assays, including Whole Genome Sequencing and T-Cell Receptor sequencing.

This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a multidisciplinary translational research programme investigating a novel preventative approach for Lynch syndrome, with the potential to inform future clinical practice.

Applications for this vacancy should be made online and you will need to upload a supporting statement and CV. Your supporting statement must explain how you meet each of the selection criteria for the post using examples of your skills and experience. Please restrict your documentation to your CV and supporting statement only. Any other documents will be requested at a later date.

This position is offered full time on a fixed term contract until 30 September 2027 and is funded by Moderna and CRIS Cancer UK.

Only applications received before 12 midday on 21 September 2026 will be considered. Interviews will be held 24 September 2026.

Please quote 188678 on all correspondence.