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All vacancies within Department of Paediatrics
There are currently 8 vacancies within Department of Paediatrics:
| Title | Closes | Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Research Physiotherapist | July 30, 2024, noon | Standard Grade 6: 32,332 - 38,205 with a discretionary range to £41,732 per annum (pro-rata). Please note that these figures are full-time equivalents, and will be pro-rated for part-time appointments |
| Research Assistant | Aug. 5, 2024, noon | Standard Grade 6: 32,332 - 38,205 with a discretionary range to £41,732 per annum (pro-rata) |
| Clinical Research Fellow | Aug. 6, 2024, noon | Grade E63: £32,398 - £63,152 per annum |
| Human Resources Operations Manager | Aug. 6, 2024, noon | Standard Grade 7: 36,024 - 44,263 with a discretionary range to £48,350 per annum (pro-rata) |
| Project Manager | Aug. 12, 2024, noon | Standard Grade 7: 36,024 - 44,263 with a discretionary range to £48,350 per annum (pro-rata) |
| Research Nurse (MAMA Trial) | Aug. 19, 2024, noon | Standard Grade 7: 36,024 - 44,263 with a discretionary range to £48,350 per annum (pro-rata). Please note that these figures are full-time equivalents, and will be pro-rated for part-time appointments. |
| Senior Programme Manager | Aug. 19, 2024, noon | Standard Grade 8: 45,585 - 54,395 with a discretionary range to £59,421 per annum (pro-rata) |
| Senior Bioinformatician in Immune Single Cell Genomics | Aug. 21, 2024, noon | Standard Grade 8: 45,585 - 54,395 with a discretionary range to 59,421 per annum (pro-rata) |
Research Physiotherapist
Closes: July 30, 2024, noon; salary: Standard Grade 6: 32,332 - 38,205 with a discretionary range to £41,732 per annum (pro-rata). Please note that these figures are full-time equivalents, and will be pro-rated for part-time appointments
<div> <p></p><div><strong>About the role</strong><br> <br>We are looking to appoint a Research Physiotherapist to join the Specialised Translational Research Oxford Neuromuscular Group (STRONG). Working within a trial research team, the post-holder will provide support to clinical research studies initiated by the MDUK Oxford Neuromuscular Centre or in which the Centre is an active partner.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>The post holder will provide support to clinical research studies initiated by the MDUK Oxford Neuromuscular Centre or in which the Centre is an active partner.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>The role, supervised by the Senior Research Physiotherapist, will require liaison between members of the Oxford University Hospitals (OUH), the Department of Paediatrics, the Nuffield Department of Clinical Neuroscience (NDCN) and the MDUK Oxford Neuromuscular Centre (ONMC).</div><br> <div>The post holder will actively support the development of clinical trials in Prof. Laurent Servais’ research group, STRONG, and will be responsible for the assessment of patients participating in national and international clinical trials, natural history studies, and assessment within standard of care. These include both children and young adults with a variety of neuromuscular conditions, including DMD, SMA, and LGMDs as well as other conditions.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>They will take part in assessment of material selection, maintenance and updating. As a research physiotherapist, they will be primarily based at the John Radcliffe Hospital.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div><strong>About you</strong>  </div><br> <div>To apply for this role you must hold a diploma or degree in physiotherapy, HCPC registration and a keen ambition to develop a research career in neuromuscular disorders. Furthermore, you must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, motivation and enthusiasm for providing an excellent service, good organisation and time management skills, and show commitment to personal and team development.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>It is desirable that you have NHS experience in treating neuromuscular disorders as a physiotherapist, awareness of the Children’s Act, experience of writing reports, and an understanding of clinical governance and good clinical practice.</div><br> <div>For a full list of duties and selection criteria, please see the attached job description.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>The post will be fixed term for 1 year in the first instance with the possibility of renewal.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div><strong>Application Process</strong></div><br> <div>You will be required to upload a CV and Supporting Statement 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 <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.jobs.ox.ac.uk/cv-and-supporting-statement">here</a> for information and advice on writing an effective Supporting Statement.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>To discuss the post in more detail, please contact Charlotte Lilien, the Senior Research Physiotherapist , using the contact details below.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>Only online applications received before 12.00 midday on 30 July 2024 will be considered. Interviews will be held as soon as possible thereafter.</div> </div>Research Assistant
Closes: Aug. 5, 2024, noon; salary: Standard Grade 6: 32,332 - 38,205 with a discretionary range to £41,732 per annum (pro-rata)
<div> <p></p><div>The Oxford Vaccine Group (OVG) are seeking an enthusiastic and driven Research Assistant to join the Enteric Pathogen Research team. Would you like a role which involves testing new vaccines in the context of Human Challenge Models of Infection? Are you looking for a technical role with the opportunity to develop skills in Containment Level 3 or to gain extensive laboratory experience before undertaking a PhD?</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>Why not consider a Research Assistant role at the Oxford Vaccine Group? OVG conducts world-leading research into new vaccines and optimising existing vaccines for children and adults. Our research has recently led to the much-anticipated introduction of a ChAdOx-vectored vaccine against SARS-CoV2, a Meningitis B vaccine for babies into the UK vaccination schedule and the introduction of a new vaccine against Typhoid Fever in a number of countries globally. The group also focuses on other emerging pathogens and on global health in general.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>The role is essential to deliverance of research projects involving new vaccine development against bacterial and viral infections, and including human challenge models of infection. You will support the research of Post Doctoral Scientists, whilst obtaining training in working to Good Clinical and Laboratory Practice standards, HTA guidelines and MHRA regulations.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>You will use a large variety of techniques from molecular biology and cell biology, to pre-clinical vaccine evaluation, immunological assays and handling and analysis of blood samples from clinical studies. Training will be provided but previous experience in preclinical work and immunology techniques such as ELISA, ELISpot and flow cytometry is expected. You will also participate in developing and establishing methodologies that will be used in Containment Level 3, working on Human Challenge Models of Infection.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>The ideal candidate would be able to work autonomously as well as part of a team, be proactive, participate in meetings and have excellent communication and organisational skills and attention to detail. Applicants should have a keen interest in research and be dedicated to the team’s output.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>Informal enquiries may be addressed to Elizabeth Clutterbuck using the contact details below.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>You will be required to upload a CV and Supporting Statement 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 <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.jobs.ox.ac.uk/cv-and-supporting-statement">here</a> for information and advice on writing an effective Supporting Statement.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>Only online applications received before 12.00 midday on 5th August 2024 will be considered. Interviews will be held as soon as possible thereafter.</div> </div>Clinical Research Fellow
Closes: Aug. 6, 2024, noon; salary: Grade E63: £32,398 - £63,152 per annum
<div> <p></p><div>This is an exciting opportunity to join the team that have been working on the rapid clinical development of vaccines against COVID-19 and other important outbreak pathogens including Marburg and Ebola. The team are running pioneering studies on experimental controlled human challenge studies for bacterial and viral infections and phase I-III studies of experimental vaccines to transform human health.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>Three types of roles are available:</div><br> <div>1.      Adult Clinical Research Fellow – working on vaccine and vaccine-related studies, including against COVID-19 and other threats to human health, recently developed human models of typhoid and paratyphoid infection and pneumococcal, RSV and influenza challenge studies in a collaboration with the Liverpool School Of Tropical Medicine (LSTM). This post would be especially suitable for trainees in infectious or tropical diseases, medical microbiology/virology, immunology, gastroenterology or acute internal medicine, but would also be suitable for trainees in any other specialty, including general practice or on completion of core medical training. The post will include contribution to an on-call rota.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>2.      UK Paediatric Clinical Research Fellow – working on a range of ongoing paediatric research activity including the delivery of COVID-19 vaccine studies for children, studies of the immunisation programme in the UK, new vaccines to improve child health and specific work on pertussis vaccines in the community setting. The chosen candidate will have MRCPCH or equivalent post-graduate qualification or equivalent experience, at least three years’ experience in clinical medicine and at least one year’s experience in paediatrics. The post will include contribution to an on-call rota.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>3.      Paediatric Clinical Fellows supporting global studies - providing clinical support and oversight for the paediatric research team based in South Asia (including Nepal) and Africa (including Uganda) and other overseas sites. The post will involve significant international travel, mainly in Asia and the chosen candidate will have MRCPCH or equivalent post-graduate qualification or equivalent experience.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>This research is expected to lead to high quality publications and includes opportunities for suitable candidates to study for a higher degree (MSc/MD/DPhil). If the candidate is interested in pursuing an academic research career, they will be given the opportunity and encouragement to seek independent research funding and to develop a laboratory, clinical or a translational research proposal.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>For further details regarding the role, please see the job description via the link below.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>The post is fixed term for 12 months in the first instance, but has the potential to be extended based on the availability of further funding. Furthermore, this role meets the criteria for a UK Skilled Worker visa.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>You will be required to upload a CV and Supporting Statement 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 information and advice on writing an effective Supporting Statement.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>To discuss the adult and paediatric posts in more detail please contact Hannah Robinson, Clinical Delivery Lead Hannah.robinson@paediatrics.ox.ac.uk. To discuss the global studies post, please contact Sarah, Kelly, Global Studies Delivery Lead sarah.kelly@paediatrics.ox.ac.uk</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>This is a rolling advert with an end date of 06th August 2024. We will review applications on the below dates every month and get back to candidates shortly after. Applications will be reviewed on 28th Feburary 2024, 26th March 2024, 29th April 2024, 10th June 2024, 8th July 2024 and 6th August 2024.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>We currently have 15 posts available. Should we fill all posts before the closing date, we will reserve the right to close this vacancy early.</div> </div>Human Resources Operations Manager
Closes: Aug. 6, 2024, noon; salary: Standard Grade 7: 36,024 - 44,263 with a discretionary range to £48,350 per annum (pro-rata)
<div> <p></p><div><strong>About the role</strong></div><br> <div>We have an exciting opportunity to join our friendly HR Team in the Department of Paediatrics as the HR Operations Manager, reporting to the HR Manager.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>This is a new post in the HR Team where you will be line managing and advising our Senior HR Officers and HR Officers who administer day-to-day aspects of recruitment and personnel administration.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>The expectation is that you will be involved in operational day-to-day tasks in a supervisory position, being responsible to ensure a smooth and effective HR service. HR operations in this context mean tasks involving recruitment and personnel administration, including, for example, new starter processes, payroll, and general HR reporting of current staff.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>Additionally, you will be working closely with the HR Manager to improve processes in the team, and support departmental projects, for example, around EDI initiatives.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>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.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>This position is offered full-time on a permanent basis with the expectation to work on site most of the week. To give you a good induction to the team and the department, it is expected that you would work fully on-site initially.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div><strong>About the department</strong></div><br> <div>The Department of Paediatrics encourages staff to develop their skills by offering all staff ten paid days of professional development each year. The department also has a departmental policy where staff can apply for funding or additional days for training courses to support their professional development. We also offer financial assistance of up to 20% for visa renewal fees.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>Please visit our <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.paediatrics.ox.ac.uk">website</a> to find out more about the Department.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>Please be aware, the University has introduced a pensionable Oxford University Weighting of £1,500 a year (pro rata) for all staff on grades 1–10 of the main salary and grading structure which will be implemented in the September 2024 payroll and backdated to 1 August 2024. Please follow the link  <a rel="nofollow" href="https://hr.admin.ox.ac.uk/pay-and-conditions#collapse4849576">here</a> for further information on the outcomes of the recent Pay & Conditions review.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div><strong>About you</strong></div><br> <div>You will have proven experience of managing a human resources function, and being an empathetic and motivational leader with a positive mind-set. You will have highly effective verbal and written communication skills with all level of staff staff and an ability to operate effectively with the ability to deal with your own and the HR Officer team’s deadlines.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>You will have the ability to adapt to changes that affect the HR Team and their processes with a can-do attitude and service-orientated mind-set to meet the demands of the department.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div><strong>Application Process</strong></div><br> <div>You will be required to upload a CV and Supporting Statement 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  <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.jobs.ox.ac.uk/cv-and-supporting-statement">here</a> for information and advice on writing an effective Supporting Statement.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>To discuss the post in more detail, please contact Charlotte Walber, the HR Manager, using the contact details below.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>Only online applications received before 12.00 midday on Tuesday 6 August 2024 will be considered. Interviews will be held as soon as possible thereafter, probably w/c 26 August 2024.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>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.</div><br> <div> </div> </div>Project Manager
Closes: Aug. 12, 2024, noon; salary: Standard Grade 7: 36,024 - 44,263 with a discretionary range to £48,350 per annum (pro-rata)
<div> <p></p><div><strong>About the role</strong></div><br> <div>The Oxford Vaccine Group (OVG) is currently seeking a Project Manager to lead the delivery of a CEPI funded Nipah programme. The post-holder will collaborate closely with a multidisciplinary team while also demonstrating independent initiative to tackle challenges and provide exceptional administrative support.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>This presents an exciting opportunity to join a team dedicated to the rapid clinical development of vaccines against various emerging pathogens, including Nipah, Lassa, Marburg and Ebola If you are passionate about contributing to ground-breaking research in the field of vaccine development, we encourage you to apply.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div><strong>About the department</strong></div><br> <div>The Department of Paediatrics encourages staff to develop their skills by offering all staff ten paid days of professional development each year. The department also has a departmental policy where staff can apply for funding or additional days for training courses to support their professional development. We also offer financial assistance of up to 20% for visa renewal fees.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>Please visit <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.paediatrics.ox.ac.uk/">our website</a>  to find out more about the Department.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>Please be aware, the University has introduced a pensionable Oxford University Weighting of £1,500 a year (pro rata) for all staff on grades 1–10 of the main salary and grading structure which will be implemented in the September 2024 payroll and backdated to 1 August 2024. Please follow the link  <a rel="nofollow" href="https://hr.admin.ox.ac.uk/pay-and-conditions#collapse4849576">here</a> for further information on the outcomes of the recent Pay & Conditions review.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div><strong>About you</strong></div><br> <div>We are looking for individuals with extensive experience in coordinating and managing complex projects, possessing a thorough understanding of legislative, financial, and research governance requirements, as well as expertise in vaccine manufacturing.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>Successful candidates will have a proven track record in setting up and delivering scientific projects and clinical trials to high standards. They will be responsible for ensuring seamless day-to-day project coordination and activities. Additionally, this role may involve international travel.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div><strong>Application Process</strong></div><br> <div>You will be required to upload a CV and Supporting Statement 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  <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.jobs.ox.ac.uk/cv-and-supporting-statement">here</a> for information and advice on writing an effective Supporting Statement.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>To discuss the post in more detail, please contact Sarah Kelly, the Senior Clinical Program Manager - Overseas, using the contact details below.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>Only online applications received before 12.00 midday on Monday 12 August 2024 will be considered. Interviews will be held as soon as possible thereafter, probably the w/c 2 September 2024.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>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.</div> </div>Research Nurse (MAMA Trial)
Closes: Aug. 19, 2024, noon; salary: Standard Grade 7: 36,024 - 44,263 with a discretionary range to £48,350 per annum (pro-rata). Please note that these figures are full-time equivalents, and will be pro-rated for part-time appointments.
<div> <p></p><div><strong>About the Role</strong></div><br> <div>This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced research nurse to join the team at Oxford Vaccine Group, University of Oxford. You will work autonomously to deliver a single trial, taking responsibility for the trial management from the budget through to the sample collection. You will be working closely with a Play and Admin Assistant and will be responsible for the support and line management or supervision for that individual.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>Visits will take place across the UK (expected to be England and Wales primarily), in family homes.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>The post is 0.5 full-time equivalent and requires flexibility in working days and hours to maximise sample collection. The post is fixed-term to 1 March 2029.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>If interested, there may be the possibility for the successful candidate to increase the FTE, working as a Research Nurse across multiple projects in addition to this MAMA Trial,  please mention this in your cover letter if you would like this possibility.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div> </div><br> <div> </div><br> <div><strong>About the department</strong></div><br> <div>The Department of Paediatrics encourages staff to develop their skills by offering all staff ten paid days of professional development each year. The department also has a departmental policy where staff can apply for funding or additional days for training courses to support their professional development. We also offer financial assistance of up to 20% for visa renewal fees.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>Please visit our  <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.paediatrics.ox.ac.uk/">website</a> to find out more about the Department.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>Please be aware, the University has introduced a pensionable Oxford University Weighting of £1,500 a year (pro rata) for all staff on grades 1–10 of the main salary and grading structure which will be implemented in the September 2024 payroll and backdated to 1 August 2024. Please follow the link <a rel="nofollow" href="https://hr.admin.ox.ac.uk/pay-and-conditions#collapse4849576">here</a> for further information on the outcomes of the recent Pay & Conditions review.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div> </div><br> <div><strong>About You</strong></div><br> <div>You must be highly experienced in infant venipuncture.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>Driving licence and use of car, or ability to travel (independently), for attending community visits is a necessity.</div><br> <div> <br> <br> </div><br> <div><strong>Application Process</strong></div><br> <div>You will be required to upload a CV and Supporting Statement 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  <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.jobs.ox.ac.uk/cv-and-supporting-statement">here</a> for information and advice on writing an effective Supporting Statement.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>To discuss the post in more detail, please contact Hannah Robinson, Clinical Operations Director , using the contact details below.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>Only online applications received before 12.00 midday on 19 August will be considered. Interviews are expected to be held on Friday 30 August, subject to change.</div><br> <div>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.  </div><br> <div> </div> </div>Senior Programme Manager
Closes: Aug. 19, 2024, noon; salary: Standard Grade 8: 45,585 - 54,395 with a discretionary range to £59,421 per annum (pro-rata)
<div> <p></p><div><strong>About the role</strong></div><br> <div>The Oxford Vaccine Group, part of the Department of Paediatrics at the University of Oxford, is looking to recruit a Senior Programme Manager (SPM) to support UK clinical trials. The SPM will provide oversight of and leadership to the project management team, facilitating the successful set up, delivery and closeout of a portfolio of clinical trials.</div><br> <div>The Oxford Vaccine Group is part of a UKCRC registered clinical trial unit and is a centre for excellence for clinical trials of vaccines for the adult and paediatric population. Based at the Churchill Hospital we conduct studies aimed at reducing the worldwide toll of deaths and disabilities from major infectious diseases.  With an embedded laboratory team and multiple collaborators across the world we are involved in the development and improvement of vaccines from early-stage preclinical work to late-stage post licensure studies.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>Please be aware, the University has introduced a pensionable Oxford University Weighting of £1,500 a year (pro rata) for all staff on grades 1–10 of the main salary and grading structure which will be implemented in the September 2024 payroll and backdated to 1 August 2024. Please follow the link  <a rel="nofollow" href="https://hr.admin.ox.ac.uk/pay-and-conditions#collapse4849576">here </a>for further information on the outcomes of the recent Pay & Conditions review.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div><strong>About you</strong></div><br> <div>The successful candidate must be educated to degree level (or equivalent experiance) in a life science or health-related subject with a current working knowledge of GCP, HTA, Research Governance, GDPR, and other key regulatory areas and ethical frameworks. You will have experience of project management in a clinical environment, including applications to regulatory authorities within the UK. This role requires a person with strong organisational and demonstrable leadership skills, experience in managing many complex projects and generating study costings with the ability to work with team members and collaborators at all levels. Significant experience in the management and development of staff is essential.</div><br> <div>The post is full-time for 1 year in the first instance. The role does require on site working at least 4 days per week, remote working can be facilitated one day a week. For further details regarding the role, please see the job description below.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div><strong>Application Process</strong></div><br> <div>You will be required to upload a CV and Supporting Statement 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 <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.jobs.ox.ac.uk/cv-and-supporting-statement">here</a> for information and advice on writing an effective Supporting Statement.</div><br> <div>To discuss the post in more detail, please contact Emma Plested, using the contact details below</div><br> <div>.</div><br> <div>Only online applications received before 12.00 midday on 19th August 2024 will be considered. Interviews will be held as soon as possible thereafter.</div><br> <div> </div> </div>Senior Bioinformatician in Immune Single Cell Genomics
Closes: Aug. 21, 2024, noon; salary: Standard Grade 8: 45,585 - 54,395 with a discretionary range to 59,421 per annum (pro-rata)
<div> <p></p><div><strong>About the role</strong></div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>The Oxford Vaccine Group (OVG) has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Bioinformatician in Immune Single Cell Genomics to work on two affiliated projects examining the immune response to vaccination funded by the MRC/UKRI and the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative. These projects involve (1) profiling the intra-lymph node dynamics of vaccine response in individuals of Black and Asian ancestry and in younger and older adults through the Lymph nodE single-cell Genomics AnCestrY (LEGACY) Network and (2) the Immune Memory and Mechanisms of Protection from Vaccines (IMMPROVE) consortium headed by Prof Teresa Lambe OBE and Prof Paul Klenerman, which will include spatial transcriptomic analysis on tissues from vaccinated humans and animals. As the postholder you will join the groups of Prof Katrina Pollock and Prof Teresa Lambe at the Oxford Vaccine Group, at The Oxford Vaccine Group, and Dr Nicholas Provine at the Pandemic Sciences Institute.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>The efficient development of vaccines effective against global and emerging pathogens relies on an improved understanding of the mechanisms and factors that govern vaccine responsiveness, including early adjuvant-dependent inflammatory events and variables such as age and environmental influences. Dissecting vaccine responsiveness is further complicated by the spectrum of immune cell types involved, but the advent of high-resolution profiling technologies along with developments for the use of human lymph nodes ex vivo and their in vivo sampling through fine needle aspiration present a tangible solution.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>Please be aware, the University has introduced a pensionable Oxford University Weighting of £1,500 a year (pro rata) for all staff on grades 1–10 of the main salary and grading structure which will be implemented in the September 2024 payroll and backdated to 1 August 2024. Please follow the link <a rel="nofollow" href="https://hr.admin.ox.ac.uk/pay-and-conditions#collapse4849576">here</a> for further information on the outcomes of the recent Pay & Conditions review.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>This role meets the criteria for a UK Skilled Worker visa.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div><strong>About you</strong></div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>You should have a background in biomedical or quantitative science, prior experience working with single-cell RNA-Seq and other relevant next generation sequencing data sets - preferably derived from human immune cells, and a strong interest in working with medical and biological researchers towards a common goal. You must have a proactive and adaptable approach to work and willingness to collaborate. You will have the opportunity to interact with other members of the LEGACY Network and IMMPROVE consortium, including Professors Sarah Teichmann, Brian Marsden, Mala Maini, Daniela Ferreira, Mark Coles and Calliope Dendrou. You should thrive on scientific challenges associated with analysing complex immunological data sets, be keen to learn, test and develop new analytical tools and methods. You must be capable of learning and working independently and be able to train junior team members. Excellent record keeping, code and data management skills and the ability to meet deadlines are essential. You will be expected to document all work thoroughly, to provide manuscript-level reporting of final analyses and results, and to substantially contribute to manuscript writing.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>This position is offered full-time on a fixed-term contract initially for two years with the possibility to extend provided further external funding is available.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div><strong>About the department</strong></div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>The Department of Paediatrics encourages staff to develop their skills by offering all staff ten paid days of professional development each year. The department also has a departmental policy where staff can apply for funding or additional days for training courses to support their professional development. We also offer financial assistance of up to 20% for visa renewal fees.</div><br> <div>Please visit our website to find out more about the Department.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div><strong>Application process</strong></div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>You will be required to upload a CV and Supporting Statement 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 <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.jobs.ox.ac.uk/cv-and-supporting-statement">here</a> for information and advice on writing an effective Supporting Statement.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>To discuss the post in more detail, please contact Georgina Bishop, Executive Assistant to the OVG Senior Management Team, using the contact details below.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>Only applications received before 12.00 midday on 21 August 2024 will be considered. Interviews will be held as soon as possible thereafter.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>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.</div> </div>