Postdoctoral Research Scientist

Weatherall Institute of Molecular Medicine, John Radcliffe Hospital

About the Role  

You are invited to apply to join Professor Lars Fugger and a multidisciplinary research team at the MRC Translational Discovery Immunology Unit, based at the Weatherall Institute of Molecular Medicine, John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford. You will join research scientists, computational biologists, and clinicians, have access to state-of-the-art technologies and collaborate with leading researchers both locally and internationally. 

This research project aims to explore the role of immune cells in autoimmune, demyelinating diseases of the central nervous system, with an emphasis on patients with multiple sclerosis (MS). Using innovative laboratory and analytical techniques, this research aims to expose new disease-associated immune cell populations that explain why environmental context is critical to disease cause and to explore how the immune system contributes to disease progression. Together, our research aims to be clinically translatable and to support drug development. 

About You  

You must hold, or be close to completion of, a PhD in Immunology. Previous experience in MS research is not required, but experience with immune cell-based assays is essential. You should be highly motivated and have the ability to develop new ideas and research objectives. 

If you would like to discuss your application informally before applying, please email Professor Fugger (lars.fugger@imm.ox.ac.uk).

Further information regarding the research group of Professors Lars Fugger can be found at: https://www.imm.ox.ac.uk/research/research-groups/fugger-group

About the Radcliffe Department of Medicine (RDM) 

The Radcliffe Department of Medicine (RDM) within the Medical Sciences Division is one of the largest departments in the University of Oxford. RDM is a multi-disciplinary department which aims to tackle some of the world’s biggest health challenges by integrating innovative basic biology with cutting edge clinical research.

Benefits of working 

As an employer, we genuinely care about our employees’ wellbeing and this is reflected in the range of benefits that we offer including: 

• 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

Application Process 

The post is full time and fixed-term until 31/03/2028

Applications for this vacancy are to be made online. You will be required to upload a supporting statement and CV as part of your online application. The supporting statement should include a cover letter and should also clearly describe how you meet each of the selection criteria listed in the job description. Click here for more information and advice on how to write an effective supporting statement.

Only applications received before 12:00 midday on 26/11/2025 will be considered. Interviews will be held as soon as possible thereafter.

Contact Person: HR Team

Closing Date & Time: 26-Nov-2025 12:00

Pay Scale: RESEARCH GRADE 7

Contact Email: hr@rdm.ox.ac.uk

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