Research assistant Work, Jobs in Didcot, Oxf (with Salaries)

Research Assistant in Cancer Precision Prevention
University of Oxford —Oxford
- £35,681 - £41,636 a year
- Full-time
- Laboratory experience
- Bachelor's degree
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
10d
Research Assistant – Protein production & Cell Culture
University of Oxford —Oxford
- £35,681 - £41,636 a year
- Full-time
- Laboratory experience
- University
- Bachelor's degree
1d
Research Assistant I
OGT —Oxford
- Bachelor's degree
- IT
- Time management
- Employee discount
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2d
Research Associate in In Vitro Mo...
The Rosalind Franklin Institute —Harwell
- £38,500 - £39,500 a year
- Weekend availability
- Doctoral degree
- Leadership
- Free parking
- Annual leave
Programme Administrative Assistant, Schmidt AI in Science Faculty Fellowship Programme
University of Oxford —Oxford
- Administrative experience
- Organisational skills
- IT
- Annual leave
3d
Clinical Trials Administrator with Play
University of Oxford —Oxford
- £28,437 - £34,732 a year
- Full-time
- Administrative experience
- In-person
- Communication skills
7d
Postdoctoral Research Assistant in single-molecule biophysics of eukaryotic transcription
University of Oxford —Oxford
- £39,424 - £47,779 a year
- Doctoral degree
- University
- Communication skills
Research Technician in Clinical Islet Isolation and Transplantation (Maternity Cover)
University of Oxford —Oxford
- £28,437 - £32,108 a year
- Full-time
- Laboratory experience
- Communication skills
11d
Research Hub Coordinator (Medical Humanities)
University of Oxford —Oxford
- £32,108 - £37,338 a year
- Full-time
- University
- Organisational skills
- Communication skills
7d
Research Assistant in Agri-Environmental Data
University of Oxford —Oxford
- £35,681 - £37,338 a year
- Full-time
- Data analysis skills
- Analysis skills
- Bachelor's degree
2d
Postdoctoral Research Associate in Magnetic Monitoring of Stimulated Hydrogen Generation
University of Oxford —Oxford
- £39,424 - £42,794 a year
- Full-time
- Doctoral degree
- Laboratory experience
- University
7d
Postdoctoral Research Assistant
University of Oxford —Oxford
- £39,424 - £47,779 a year
- Doctoral degree
Research Associate on Cardiac Digital Twins
University of Oxford —Oxford
- £39,424 - £41,636 a year
- Doctoral degree
- Annual leave
4d
Postdoctoral Research Assistant in Impact Engineering Composite Experimenting and Modelling for Aerospace Applications
University of Oxford —Oxford
- Full-time
- Doctoral degree
- Presentation skills
14d
Postdoctoral Research Associate in Experimental Materials Engineering (Mechanical testing of metals, hydrogen embrittlement)
University of Oxford —Oxford
- £35,681 - £47,779 a year
- Full-time
- Doctoral degree
- Engineering
Senior Clinical Research Associate
IQVIA —Reading
- Full-time
- No degree
Postdoctoral Research Associate in Apicomplexan Structural Biology
University of Oxford —Oxford
- £42,794 - £47,779 a year
- Full-time
- Doctoral degree
- Analysis skills
- Mentoring
- Annual leave
Postdoctoral Research Associate in functional polymer and synthetic host-guest chemistry
University of Oxford —Oxford
- £39,424 - £47,779 a year
- Doctoral degree
8d
Postdoctoral Research Assistants
University of Oxford —Oxford
- £39,424 - £46,476 a year
- Doctoral degree
9d
Clinical Trials Vendor Management Specialist
PSI CRO —Oxford
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Office
- Business development
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Research Assistant in Cancer Precision Prevention

University of Oxford -
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Job details

Full-time | Fixed term contract
£35,681 - £41,636 a year
10 days ago

Benefits

Cycle to work scheme
Annual leave
Company pension

Qualifications

R
Laboratory experience
Bachelor's degree
Communication skills
Python

Full job description

About the role

There is an exciting opportunity to join Professor Sarah Blagden’s research group within the Department of Oncology as a Research Assistant in Cancer Precision Prevention.

This post will support the MILI study, which is investigating whether metformin can reduce cancer incidence in people with Li-Fraumeni Syndrome (LFS), a rare inherited condition caused by germline TP53 mutations that confers a very high lifetime risk of developing multiple cancers. The role combines translational laboratory research with clinical-trial sample management and multiomic data analysis, providing an exciting opportunity to contribute to cancer prevention research with direct clinical impact.

You will play a key role in the day-to-day laboratory delivery of the MILI study, including receiving, processing, aliquoting, storing and tracking clinical-trial samples, performing laboratory assays, and maintaining accurate and auditable laboratory documentation. You will also contribute to the smooth running of Professor Blagden's laboratory by supporting routine molecular, cellular and biochemical experiments, preparing reagents, maintaining laboratory stocks and equipment, and assisting with shared laboratory activities.

Your work will include processing human biological samples, mammalian cell culture, nucleic acid and protein extraction, immunoassays, PCR/qPCR, and preparing material for transcriptomic and proteomic analyses. In addition, you will contribute to the integration and analysis of phosphoproteomic, RNA sequencing and clinical datasets, working alongside bioinformaticians and collaborators across Oxford Cancer. You will help develop and apply analysis pipelines, undertake statistical analyses of multiomic data, prepare figures, reports and publications, and present findings at laboratory and network meetings. You will also support laboratory management activities, including equipment maintenance, COSHH and risk assessment documentation, sample archiving, and ensuring compliance with research governance and Good Clinical Practice standards.

This is a full-time position offered on a fixed-term basis for one year. The role is based in the Department of Oncology, Old Road Campus Research Building, Headington, Oxford OX3 7DQ.

About you

You will hold a first degree (BSc or equivalent) in life sciences, computational biology or a related discipline, together with relevant practical experience in a wet-laboratory research environment. You will have experience in cancer biology, cancer prevention, TP53 biology or inherited cancer syndromes, alongside demonstrable experience analysing multiomic datasets, including proteomic, phosphoproteomic and/or RNA sequencing data integrated with clinical datasets.

You will be highly organised, self-motivated and able to manage your own workload effectively while working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary research team. Experience handling human biological samples, following written protocols and standard operating procedures, maintaining detailed laboratory records and supporting reproducible data analysis is essential. You will also have excellent communication skills and a commitment to maintaining high standards of research integrity, laboratory safety and data governance.

Experience of mammalian cell culture, flow cytometry, ELISpot, PBMC processing, RNA sequencing or proteomic sample preparation, together with proficiency in R or Python and familiarity with standard bioinformatics pipelines, would be advantageous. Previous experience working in a regulated research environment, including knowledge of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) or Good Clinical Laboratory Practice (GCLP), and possession of a Personal Licence (PIL A/B) for animal work are also desirable.

What we offer

As an employer, we are committed to supporting employee wellbeing and professional development. Benefits include:

An excellent contributory pension scheme
38 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays (pro rata for part-time staff)
A comprehensive range of childcare services
Family leave schemes
Cycle loan scheme
Discounted bus travel and season ticket loans
Membership of a variety of social and sports clubs

Application process

You will be required to upload a supporting statement (setting out how you meet the selection criteria), a CV, and the names and contact details of two referees as part of your online application. Please apply only through the University recruitment portal by clicking the “Apply Now” button below.

All applications must be submitted online via the University of Oxford’s e-recruitment system by 12 noon (UK time) on Tuesday, 04th August 2026 to be considered.

We welcome applications from individuals from all backgrounds, including those under-represented within higher education. No applicant or member of staff will be unlawfully discriminated against on the basis of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.

Committed to equality and valuing diversity.

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