Institute of Developmental & Regenerative Medicine (IDRM) Transition Fellowship

**About the role**



We have an exciting Transition Fellowship opportunity at the Institute of
Developmental and Regenerative Medicine (IDRM) in the Department of
Paediatrics to support and develop an outstanding researcher at an
intermediate/career development stage.





In particular, we encourage candidates who already have a track record of
interdisciplinary collaboration and can bridge across at least two of our
themes to apply. Clinicians and Non-Clinicians are welcome to apply. We will
award one Fellowship and appoint the Fellow either on Grade E63 for Clinicians
or Research Grade 8 for Non-Clinicians. The selection process is based solely
on how applicants match the essential criteria as outlined in the job
description.





We are specifically looking for researchers seeking mentoring and sponsorship
to apply for external career development fellowships (e.g. Wellcome Trust’s
Career Development, MRC’s Career Development, BHF’s Intermediate Basic Science
Research, UKRI Future Leaders, EPSRC Established Career).





The IDRM will make available funds for up to two years to support research
costs, up-to a total of £200K (excluding the Fellow’s own salary costs), to
relocate researchers into Oxford and the Institute and to enable them to
capitalise on generating a competitive fellowship proposal with extensive
pilot data and access to local collaborators and research platforms.
Applications for external fellowship funding will need to be submitted at 18
months into the post.





The Institute of Developmental and Regenerative Medicine is a unique flagship
institution, at the University of Oxford, and represents a dynamic and
collaborative research environment, with 15-20 research groups and at full
capacity 240 research staff investigating how understanding normal development
can inform on strategies to regenerate diseased or injured tissues. Our
interests span across three research themes: cardiovascular science,
neuroscience and immunology, capturing three of the major organ systems
targeted by non-communicable diseases.





This position is offered on a full-time basis on a fixed term contract for two
years.





**About you**



Successful applicants will have a minimum of 3 years post-doctoral experience,
distinctive research achievements and a cutting-edge research plan for the
next 5 years. You will need to be able to work with and seek active
collaboration with research partners from other disciplines. We look for
individuals who have emerging independence in a field or cross-cutting themes
that will add value to IDRM’s mission.





You will be working in a growing department within the Medical Sciences
Division. The Department of Paediatrics is a world leader in child health
research and hosts internationally renowned research programmes in drug
development, gastroenterology, haematology, HIV, immunology, neuroimaging,
neuromuscular diseases and vaccinology.





**About the department**



The Department of Paediatrics holds the Athena Swan Gold award (a national
gender equality charter) acknowledging the innovative policies and practices
developed across the department. We encourage staff to develop their skills by
offering all staff ten paid days of professional development each year and
have a policy where staff can apply to receive funding for further training.





In addition to the University of Oxford wellbeing resources, the Department of
Paediatrics sponsors weekly exercise classes such as yoga and bootcamp
sessions as well as a choir. For staff on work visas, we also offer financial
assistance towards visa renewal fees. These activities are designed to promote
physical and mental wellbeing among staff members.





Please visit our website to find out more about the Department.





**Application Process**



Applicants must apply online and include a CV, publication list as well as a
statement of career intentions. The supporting statement must explain how you
meet each of the selection criteria for the post using examples of your skills
and experience.





Applicants must also provide a research plan outlining an overview of proposed
research for the transition fellowship and how this will map onto an external
application in 18 months' time. This should include a clear explanation of how
the research will enhance cardiovascular, neurological or immunological
programmes at the IDRM, a summary budget and a brief justification for the
requested budget (maximum 4 pages including reference-list relevant to the
proposed research project).





Click here for information and advice on writing an effective Supporting
Statement.





To discuss the post in more detail, please contact Luke Evans, Acting IDRM
Head of Operations, using the contact details below.





**Only online applications received before 12.00 midday on 2 May 2025 will be
considered. Interviews will be held as soon as possible thereafter.**





The Department of Paediatrics offers an Interview Expense Reimbursement Policy
in its efforts towards equality, diversity and inclusion. Should you be
invited to interview, we will share further information about the policy at
that stage.