Postdoctoral Researcher in Immunology: The CAMS Oxford Institute is seeking a Postdoctoral Researcher to join Dr. Yi-Ling Chen’s group. The position focuses on discovering lipid antigens and lipid-mediated metabolic pathways in health and disease, particularly following Group A Streptococcus (GAS) infection.
Designation:
Postdoctoral Researcher in Immunology
Job Details Table:
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Research Area | Immunology, Biochemistry, Lipidomics |
| Location | CAMS Oxford Institute, Old Road Campus, Oxford, UK |
| Eligibility/Qualification | PhD/DPhil (or close to completion) in relevant field |
| Pay Scale | Research Grade 7: £39,424 – £47,779 p.a. |
| Closing Date for Applications | 22 January 2026, 12:00 (midday) |
Job Description:
The successful candidate will be responsible for developing, designing, and executing experiments focused on:
- Mapping antigen characteristics.
- Investigating functions using advanced immunological and multi-omics techniques, including lipidomics, multicolour flow cytometry, and in vitro T cell functional assays.
- Working with in vivo transgenic models.
Key responsibilities also include:
- Preparing lipid extracts for immunological assays and metabolic analysis.
- Processing primary tissue and blood samples for various assays.
- Maintaining excellent record-keeping and methodological rigor.
Candidates should demonstrate:
- Proactivity and adaptability in their approach.
- Willingness to collaborate and guide colleagues, research assistants, and students.
How to Apply:
Candidates are required to apply online, submitting a CV and a supporting statement. The supporting statement must detail how you meet the selection criteria with examples of your skills and experiences. Please restrict your documentation to these two documents only; other documents may be requested later.
Last Date for Apply:
All applications must be received by 12 midday on 22 January 2026. Please quote Vacancy ID: 184008 in all correspondence.
For inquiries, please contact:
- Contact Person: Bogdan Tiritelnicu
- Email: recruitment@ndm.ox.ac.uk
