Total 5 Senior Executive level Education / Training job vacancies in Witney, Oxfordshire, OX29 4JB

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Research Scientist in Immunopeptidomics to join our research programme based at the Oxford Centre for Immuno-Oncology in the Nuffield Department of Medicine.

The research programme is dedicated to unravelling the molecular architecture of immune responses in tumour tissues. In this role, your primary objective will involve profiling the immunopeptidomes of individual patients using LC-MS/MS techniques and to map the tumour-antigen landscape across large patient cohorts.

The key responsibilities of this role include managing the LC-MS facility to ensure operational instrumentation and support for specialized Immunopeptidomics applications. You will, lead the generation of proteomic and Immunopeptidomics datasets from cells and primary mammalian tissue samples using LC-MS/MS platforms, providing high-quality data to academic partners and industrial sponsors, Additionally, you will manage your own academic research and administrative activities co-ordinating multiple aspects of work to meet deadlines.

It is essential that you hold a relevant PhD/DPhil in Biochemistry, Immunology or a related subject with post-qualification research experience. You will have hands-on experience with LC-MS/MS instruments (Thermo and/or Bruker), together with experience applying a range of proteomics methods to biomedical research questions, including proficiency in DDA, DIA, PRM methods and analysis (e.g. Peaks, MS fragger, MaxQuant, and Skyline). You will have excellent communication and interactive skills and a strong collaborative attitude. Finally, you will have a proven ability to contribute to multiple projects simultaneously with learning agility and scientific rigor.

Applications for this vacancy are to be made online and you will be required to upload a supporting statement and CV as part of your online application. Your supporting statement must explain how you meet each of the selection criteria for the post using examples of your skills and experience.

This position is offered full time on a fixed term contract until 30 April 2026 and is funded by the Department.

Only applications received before 12 midday on Tuesday 27 August 2024 will be considered. Interviews to be held during the 2nd week of September. Please quote 174050 on all correspondence.

An opportunity has arisen for two motivated Lecturers/Senior Lecturers in Occupational Therapy (OT) to join our team at Oxford Brookes.

Located within the Department for Sport, Health Science and Social Work, we provide pre-registration OT programmes at BSc and MSc degree levels. The Occupational Therapy programmes are primarily delivered in the healthcare teaching facilities at the Marston Road site of the University, offering state-of-the art simulation skills labs and teaching facilities, and close to local clinical and research sites of excellence.

We would expect our new Lecturers/Senior Lecturers to undertake academic and academic-related responsibilities in the delivery of high quality Occupational Therapy. The successful candidate will contribute to the teaching and supervision of student research projects at both undergraduate and postgraduate level. The successful candidate will also be expected to contribute to the management, scholarly activity and developmental ambitions of the department, taking responsibility for a programme role as required.

The post holder must have a pre-registration degree in Occupational Therapy or a relevant equivalent, and a postgraduate degree in a health and social care related subject or be studying for one. Applicants must be registered with the HCPC as an Occupational Therapist (international applicants are invited if they have commenced the process of registration with the HCPC). Depending on applicant experience, split posts may be considered.

Experience required for the post:
We are particularly interested in encouraging applications for our Lecturer/Senior Lecturer post from candidates who have the following:
• a strong clinical background in Occupational Therapy; clinical experience in physical settings, mental health settings and/or paediatric settings are all invited
• a track record of teaching/contributing to teaching and/or module leadership, preferably within a higher education institution
• experience of research activity and/or supervising undergraduate student research projects
• experience of practice educator supervision of pre-registration Occupational Therapy students
• possession of a suitable teaching qualification for a higher education setting (or willingness to complete in post)

As one of the largest employers in Oxford we pride ourselves in the great experience we offer our staff. You'll be joining a friendly, professional environment where every member of staff is recognised as important to the success of Oxford Brookes University. To find out more about the benefits of working for Oxford Brookes please visit: www.brookes.ac.uk/job-vacancies/working-at-brookes .

If you are interested in finding out more information about this post or would like an informal look around, please contact Dr Tanya Rihtman trihtman@brookes.ac.uk.

At Oxford Brookes, inclusivity is one of our five guiding principles: we take positive steps to create an environment in which we celebrate, value and provide equal opportunity to all. We are committed to recruiting from the widest possible pool and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates who embrace our values, regardless of their background.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we guarantee to interview any disabled applicant who meets the essential selection criteria.

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For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below. More detail about the role As a Senior Research Nurse/Practitioner you will be responsible for the implementation and monitoring of the clinical requirements associated with research to ensure optimum delivery of clinical trials. You will ensure that all research procedures are conducted according to study protocols and will be accountable for the recruitment, data collection and care of research participants with a focus on providing a quality experience. When working on research projects the post holder will be responsible for the care of study participants, ensure protocols are complied with, safety is maintained and observe for side effects during the course of the study. An important aspect of the role will be the maintenance of accurate and comprehensive records of data derived from the research projects. The post holder is responsible for ensuring research projects are conducted in accordance with the UK Policy Framework for Framework for Health and Social Care, the Medicines for Human Use (Clinical Trials) Amended Regulations, Good Clinical Practice (GCP) standards and other regulatory standards as appropriate to provide assurance that the rights, safety and well-being of research participants are protected. In conjunction with the multidisciplinary team, the post holder will facilitate the production of good quality research. We are looking for a new team member to appoint to a Band 6 Senior Research Nurse/ Practitioner in Rosemoor Research Delivery Team based at North Devon District Hospital. You will need to have proven research delivery experience, be prepared to plan, implement, organise and manage concurrent research projects. You must have proven IT skills and be competent in data management. You will need to demonstrate an understanding of and have experience in research study management, including pipeline, expressions of interest, feasibility, setup, costing, recruitment & retention and strategies for meeting study metrics. You will develop networks with Multidisciplinary Teams across the Trust and other appropriate local and national agencies. You will coordinate and manage the relevant study portfolio and deliver recruitment accrual in line with performance and monitoring objectives. We seek a resourceful, organised and flexible team player with an eye for detail and exceptional communication skills, who shares our passion for delivering multi-speciality quality research for our patients, in the acute hospital setting as well as the community and patients homes. You will need to demonstrate our Trust values : Compassion, Integrity, Inclusion and Empowerment. The post requires a proportion of line management- act as a role model, provide team planning and understand HR roles and responsibilities and deputise for the Team Lead as appropriate. We have a comprehensive induction package for all new starters joining Research & Development. We are committed to supporting your Professional development. This post is open to registered nurses and allied health professionals and a phone call and informal visits to the department at NDDH are encouraged. A developmental post may be considered to support development to a Band 6. Working Pattern: 37.5 hours per week. Monday to Friday 09:00-17:00 with some flexibility according to service needs. Interview Date: Tuesday 9th April 2024. For further information please contact: Jane Hunt, Rosemoor Research Team Lead/ Research Nurse Specialist on 01271 335 991 or jane.hunt9@nhs.net As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve. Preference will be given to staff with Priority and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon. The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received. The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust. Benefits We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team. This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we'll help you get there. Looking after you is important to us. We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies. If you're starting out in the NHS, you'll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays. You'll benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups. Salary is not the only financial benefit You'll have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers. You will also have access to other benefits including: National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts. Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter Car lease schemes. The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK). Cycle to work scheme These are just a few of the benefits available if the role is something you are interested in, we'd love to hear from you.

Your new company
You will be joining a truly innovative AI biotech company in the Oxford area are expanding their team off the back of recent funding and are looking to add an experienced Machine Learning / Computational Biology specialist to help propel their platform forward.
They are utilising advanced AI/ML approaches to transform cancer treatment and identify new approaches to make breakthroughs in treatment.
They have a highly collaborative and social atmosphere, with a mix of experience and backgrounds and a great working atmosphere.


Your new role
As a senior Machine Learning specialist you will be involved in the development and validation of the company's computational platform, working with a number of internal stakeholders and senior management to drive projects forward related to target identification and biomarker discovery.
You will help manage bioinformatics and computational projects within drug discovery & development, looking at algorithm and model development & implementation. You will also be working closely with biology and computer science / software colleagues to support them on cross-functional projects.
The role can be remote with the occasional day in the office.


What you\'ll need to succeed
Aside from the ability to work both independently and as part of a wider team, you should have:

• A PhD (or equivalent experience) in maths, biology, bioinformatics, physics, statistics, data science or a related subject.
  Candidates without a PhD but with a background in the biotech/pharma industry are also encouraged to apply.
• Experience using Machine Learning (and ideally Deep Learning) approaches to model/predict or analyse biological data sets
• Hands-on expertise of designing, managing and delivering computational projects and analyses of large-scale biological data sets: eg bulk / scRNAseq, protein structural modelling or protein sequence data
• Good programming skills in Python and/or R, eg having developed or optimised tools, pipelines, algorithms or similar
• Experience with Pandas, PyTorch, TensorFlow or similar
• The ability to work well in a cross-functional team and explain concepts to non-technical stakeholders, eg biologists
• An interest in problem-solving

Candidates who have used advanced ML approaches, eg LLMs, transformers or similar approaches are at an advantage, as are those who have a track record of developing ML based algorithms.
An interest in, or experience of, structural modelling of proteins, eg using AlphaFold2, ESMfold, or similar would be a plus


What you\'ll get in return
You will get a competitive salary and benefits package, as well as the opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects that aim to improve the lives of millions of people. You will also get the chance to grow your skills and career in a supportive and collaborative environment that values innovation, creativity and excellence. You will work in a modern office facility in London with state-of-the-art equipment and resources.


What you need to do now
If you are interested in this role, please apply online with your CV and cover letter. If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new job in computational biology, please call me for a confidential discussion.

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We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Research Software Engineers to join the newly established Competency Centre for Cloud Computing and AI/ML, which is part of the University’s Digital Transformation. The aim of the Competency Centre is to provide a centralised expertise on the use of public cloud computing for research applications, particularly in the context of contemporary AI/ML approaches.

Working across the university you will provide centralised expertise working with researchers with diverse research questions who require access to cloud computing capabilities. This will require significant software engineering experience and also hands-on experience of using public cloud infrastructure at different scales. Many of the use-cases will require the implementation of AI/ML methods and you will work closely with the OxRSE team to identify opportunities and pull together innovative software solutions. You will also lead in the development and delivery of training courses and workshops to other researchers within the University.

To be successful in this role, you will hold a PhD/DPhil with a significant computational component, with post-qualification research experience or equivalent experience in a similar role. You will have a strong track record of the use of public cloud service providers (e.g. GCP, AWS, Azure, Oracle etc.), and have significant experience with one programming language used for research (e.g. Python, C++, C, Matlab, R, Java, Javascript, Fortran, Rust). It is important that you have excellent communication skills, including the ability to communicate with researchers, write for publication, present research proposals and results, and represent the group at meetings, and be able to work collaboratively and as part of a team.

Applications for this vacancy are to be made online and you will be required to upload a supporting statement and CV as part of your online application. Your supporting statement must explain how you meet each of the selection criteria for the post using examples of your skills and experience.

This position is offered full time on a fixed term contract until 22 October 2025.

Only applications received before 12 midday on Wednesday 24 January 2024 will be considered.

Please quote 167373 on all correspondence.