Research Programme Manager - Translation

**Contract & job type: Full-time, Fixed-term for 18 months**





**About us:**



At the Department of Physiology Anatomy & Genetics (DPAG) we undertake
discovery science where we reassemble physiological processes at the
molecular, cellular, tissue and systems level of organisation. In so doing we
provide a bridge to translational medicine, and interface between physical and
life sciences. We are committed not only to innovative research and the
highest standard of teaching, but also to creating an inclusive and supportive
working environment.





**Overview of the role:**



We are seeking a highly motivated Research Programme Manager – Translation to
join Professor Dame Molly Stevens’s lab at the Kavli Institute for Nanoscience
Discovery. This role is central to driving the lab’s translational research
strategy by bridging the gap between cutting-edge scientific discoveries and
their real-world applications. The postholder will develop a deep
understanding of the research and commercial landscape, identify funding and
partnership opportunities, and help shape the direction of translational
activities. This is an exciting opportunity for a science-trained professional
with a passion for innovation, research impact, and interdisciplinary
collaboration.





**Key responsibilities:**



• Manage and support internal translational research funding programmes



• Coordinate grant proposals and funding applications



• Assist in IP protection and commercialisation activities





**Selection criteria:**



• PhD or equivalent experience in a relevant field



• Experience with grant writing, IP management, and research translation



• Excellent scientific communication and analytical skills





**What we offer:**



Your wellbeing at work matters, so we offer a range of family friendly and
financial benefits including:



• An excellent contributory pension scheme



• 38 days annual leave



• A comprehensive range of childcare services



• Family leave schemes



• Cycle and electric car loan schemes



• Employee Assistance Programme



• Membership to a variety of social and sports clubs



• Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans





While this is a full-time role, we welcome applications from individuals who
wish to be considered for part-time working or other flexible working
arrangements.





**How to apply:**



Please provide a supporting statement outlining how you meet the selection
criteria along with your CV, and the details of two referees as part of your
online application.



The closing date for applications is 12 noon on Wednesday 14th May.



Interviews are likely to take place during the week commencing 26th May, and
will be held on Microsoft Teams.



Applications are particularly welcome from women, black and minority ethnic
candidates who are under-represented in academic posts in Oxford.





**Follow us:**



Stay connected with us on LinkedIn, X and Instagram to learn more about our
work and culture. Informal enquiries about the role may be directed to the
DPAG HR Team: hr@dpag.ox.ac.uk





**DPAG ’s Statement of Inclusion:**



We, as a Department and Community, will be considerate and welcoming of all
people, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil
partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual
orientation, gender identity, and socio-economic background. We acknowledge
societal inequalities and how these impact us, and those around us, personally
and professionally. Our policies, practices and Respectful Behaviours
Framework underpin this commitment.