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All vacancies within Department of Paediatrics
There are currently 8 vacancies within Department of Paediatrics:
| Title | Closes | Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Bioinformatician | March 14, 2025, noon | Standard Grade 7: 38,674 - 46,913 with a discretionary range to £51,059 per annum (pro-rata) |
| Data Scientist | March 14, 2025, noon | Standard Grade 6: 34,982 - 40,855 with a discretionary range to £44,382 per annum (pro-rata) |
| Epidemiologist/Statistical Modeller | March 14, 2025, noon | Standard Grade 7: 38,674 - 46,913 with a discretionary range to £51,059 per annum (pro-rata) |
| Medical Statistician | March 14, 2025, noon | Standard Grade 7: 38,674 - 46,913 with a discretionary range to £51,059 per annum (pro-rata) |
| Senior Bioinformatician | March 14, 2025, noon | Standard Grade 8: 48,235 - 57,255 with a discretionary range to £62,407 per annum (pro-rata) |
| Programme Manager | March 21, 2025, noon | Standard Grade 7: 38,674 - 46,913 with a discretionary range to £51,059 per annum (pro-rata) |
| Senior Programme Manager | March 21, 2025, noon | Standard Grade 8: 48,235 - 57,255 per annum (with a discretionary range to £62,407 per annum) |
| Clinical Research and Operations Manager (maternity cover) | March 28, 2025, noon | Standard Grade 8: 48,235 - 57,255 with a discretionary range to £62,407 per annum (pro-rata) |
Bioinformatician
Closes: March 14, 2025, noon; salary: Standard Grade 7: 38,674 - 46,913 with a discretionary range to £51,059 per annum (pro-rata)
<div> <p></p><div><strong>About the role</strong></div><br> <div>We have an exciting opportunity to join the Oxford Vaccine Group in the Department of Paediatrics as our senior bioinformatician.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>You will play an important role in contributing to our efforts to understand the human microbiome and how this is impacted by antibiotic treatment. A side effect of antimicrobial treatment targeted at harmful bacteria, is the disruption of the “healthy” bacteria — leading to a rise in antimicrobial-resistant genes and providing a niche for harmful bacteria. The goal of this research is to optimise the appropriate use of antibiotic treatment strategies to effectively treat infections while avoiding the emergence of antimicrobial resistance (AMR).</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>Join our talented team of researchers dedicated to advancing global health through innovative quantitative methods. We work at the forefront of clinical trials and observational studies, collaborating with leading national and international organisations to shape vaccine strategies and public health policies. Our team played a pivotal role in the design and analysis of the landmark ChAdOx1 nCoV-19 (AZD1222) trial, contributing to its World Health Organization Emergency Use Listing (EUL) and emergency authorisations worldwide. If you are passionate about conducting high-impact research that drives meaningful change, we encourage you to apply. We have multiple vacancies available and invite you to apply for the position that best aligns with your skills and interests.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>You will exploit a ground-breaking long-read sequencing metagenomic approaches to link the genes underlying AMR to their bacteria reservoir; consequently, revealing targets for future therapeutic inventions such as vaccines. Your work will contribute to the broader objectives of the quantitative research team, as well as to the mission of the Oxford Vaccine Group—advancing health and wellbeing through immunisation.</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 fixed-term contract for two years for until 31/07/2027 (whichever is earliest) , with the possibility to extend provided further external funding is available.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div><strong><em>We have multiple vacancies available and invite you to apply for the position that best matches your skills and interests. Should the hiring panel believe that your skills and experience better align with an alternative vacancy, your application may be considered for an alternative role.</em></strong></div><br> <div> </div><br> <div><strong>About the department</strong></div><br> <div>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 courses to support their professional development. For staff on work visas, we also offer financial assistance towards 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><strong>About you</strong></div><br> <div>You will hold (or close to completion) a PhD/DPhil in Bioinformatics, Statistics, Mathematics, or microbiology with proven and demonstrable analytical skills, including in the analysis of metagenomic data. You will have highly effective verbal and written communication skills with all levels of staff and an ability to operate effectively in a demanding and collaborative research environment.</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#:~:text=The%20supporting%20statement%20must%20explain,out%20to%20care%20for%20dependants">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 Prof Daniel O’Connor, using the contact details below.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>Only online applications received before 12.00 midday on 14th March 2025  will be considered. Interviews will be held as soon as possible thereafter.</div> </div>Data Scientist
Closes: March 14, 2025, noon; salary: Standard Grade 6: 34,982 - 40,855 with a discretionary range to £44,382 per annum (pro-rata)
<div> <p></p><div><strong>About the role </strong></div><br> <div>We have an exciting opportunity to join the Oxford Vaccine Group in the Department of Paediatrics as our Statistician/ Data Scientist.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>You will play an important role in applying cutting-edge methodologies to analyse data generated from clinical trials and observational studies.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>This position offers an excellent training opportunity, with assignments tailored to your skills and research interests. Projects may include designing and analysing clinical trials, modelling large datasets from epidemiological studies, or conducting bioinformatic analyses using omics data. You will be responsible for day-to-day data analysis and contributing to relevant sections of manuscripts.</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>Specifically, you will join the Oxford Vaccine Group Quantitative Research team comprising more than 15 researchers with expertise in statistics, epidemiology, and bioinformatics. The quantitative research team is dedicated to advancing global health through innovative quantitative methods. We work at the forefront of clinical trials and observational studies, collaborating with leading national and international organisations to shape vaccine strategies and public health policies. Our team played a pivotal role in the design and analysis of the landmark ChAdOx1 nCoV-19 (AZD1222) trial, contributing to its World Health Organization Emergency Use Listing (EUL) and emergency authorisations worldwide. If you are passionate about conducting high-impact research that drives meaningful change, we encourage you to apply.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div><strong><em>We have multiple vacancies available and invite you to apply for the position that best matches your skills and interests. Should the hiring panel believe that your skills and experience better align with an alternative vacancy, your application may be considered for an alternative role</em>.</strong></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. Part-time applications may be considered (with a minimum of 22.5 weekly hours).</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div><strong>About the department </strong></div><br> <div>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 courses to support their professional development. For staff on work visas, we also offer financial assistance towards 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><strong>About you </strong></div><br> <div>You will hold a post-graduate degree in a numerical discipline, such as Bioinformatics, Statistics, Computational Biology, Epidemiology, or Mathematics.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>You will have highly effective verbal and written communication skills with all levels of staff and an ability to operate effectively in a demanding and collaborative research environment.</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 Prof Xinxue Liu, the Head of Statistics in Clinical Trials using the contact details below.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>Only online applications received before 12.00 midday on 14th March will be considered. Interviews will be held as soon as possible thereafter.</div> </div>Epidemiologist/Statistical Modeller
Closes: March 14, 2025, noon; salary: Standard Grade 7: 38,674 - 46,913 with a discretionary range to £51,059 per annum (pro-rata)
<div> <p></p><div><strong>About the role </strong></div><br> <div>We have an exciting opportunity to join the Oxford Vaccine Group in the Department of Paediatrics as our Epidemiologist/Statistical Modeller.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>You will play an important role in developing and applying cutting-edge methodologies to establish correlates of protection (CoPs) for different infectious diseases to accelerate vaccine development eventually.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>You will be responsible for developing novel methodologies to model immunological markers following natural exposure and risk of infection/protection at the population level, and applying these methods to derive/validate the candidate CoPs using data from large epidemiological studies. You will also be responsible for analysing data from vaccine clinical trials to bridge findings from observational studies.</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>Specifically, you will join the Oxford Vaccine Group Quantitative Research team comprising more than 15 researchers with expertise in statistics, epidemiology, and bioinformatics. The quantitative research team is dedicated to advancing global health through innovative quantitative methods. We work at the forefront of clinical trials and observational studies, collaborating with leading national and international organisations to shape vaccine strategies and public health policies. Our team played a pivotal role in the design and analysis of the landmark ChAdOx1 nCoV-19 (AZD1222) trial, contributing to its World Health Organization Emergency Use Listing (EUL) and emergency authorisations worldwide. If you are passionate about conducting high-impact research that drives meaningful change, we encourage you to apply.</div><br> <div><em>We have multiple vacancies available and invite you to apply for the position that best matches your skills and interests. Should the hiring panel believe that your skills and experience better align with an alternative vacancy, your application may be considered for an alternative role.</em></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>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 courses to support their professional development. For staff on work visas, we also offer financial assistance towards 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><strong>About you </strong></div><br> <div>It is desirable that you have a PhD in a relevant discipline, such as Statistics, Epidemiology, or Mathematics and relevant experience in statistical/mathematical modelling. However, if you have relevant experience but no PhD, you are encouraged to apply also. The department offers DPhil opportunities to staff as part of their role if meeting enrolment criteria, with an 80% reduction in fees.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>You will have highly effective verbal and written communication skills with all levels of staff and an ability to operate effectively in a demanding and collaborative research environment.</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 Prof Xinxue Liu, the Head of Statistics in Clinical Trials using the contact details below.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div><strong>Only online applications received before 12.00 midday on Friday 14 March 2025 will be considered. Interviews will be held as soon as possible thereafter. </strong></div> </div>Medical Statistician
Closes: March 14, 2025, noon; salary: Standard Grade 7: 38,674 - 46,913 with a discretionary range to £51,059 per annum (pro-rata)
<div> <p></p><div><strong>About the role </strong></div><br> <div>We have an exciting opportunity to join the Oxford Vaccine Group in the Department of Paediatrics as our Medical Statistician.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>You will play an important role in applying cutting-edge methodologies to the design and analysis of vaccine clinical trials and observational studies.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>You will be responsible for all the statistical activities in your assigned projects, including supporting new research proposals, developing relevant sections of study protocols, leading statistical analyses and reports, creating statistical analysis plans, and drafting the relevant sections of manuscripts.</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>Specifically, you will join the Oxford Vaccine Group Quantitative Research team comprising more than 15 researchers with expertise in statistics, epidemiology, and bioinformatics. The quantitative research team is dedicated to advancing global health through innovative quantitative methods. We work at the forefront of clinical trials and observational studies, collaborating with leading national and international organisations to shape vaccine strategies and public health policies. Our team played a pivotal role in the design and analysis of the landmark ChAdOx1 nCoV-19 (AZD1222) trial, contributing to its World Health Organization Emergency Use Listing (EUL) and emergency authorisations worldwide. If you are passionate about conducting high-impact research that drives meaningful change, we encourage you to apply.</div><br> <div><br> <br><em>We have multiple vacancies available and invite you to apply for the position that best matches your skills and interests. Should the hiring panel believe that your skills and experience better align with an alternative vacancy, your application may be considered for an alternative role.</em> </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. Part-time applications may be considered (with a minimum of 22.5 weekly hours).</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div><strong>About the department </strong></div><br> <div>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 courses to support their professional development. For staff on work visas, we also offer financial assistance towards 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><strong>About you </strong></div><br> <div>It is desirable that you have a PhD in a relevant discipline, such as Statistics, Epidemiology, Mathematics or Bioinformatics. However, if you have relevant experience but no PhD, you are encouraged to apply also. The department offers DPhil opportunities to staff as part of their role if meeting enrolment criteria, with an 80% reduction in fees.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>You will have highly effective verbal and written communication skills with all levels of staff and an ability to operate effectively in a demanding and collaborative research environment.</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 Prof Merryn Voysey, the Head of Statistics in Vaccinology, using the contact details below.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div><strong>Only online applications received before 12.00 midday on Friday 14 March 2025 will be considered. Interviews will be held as soon as possible thereafter.</strong></div> </div>Senior Bioinformatician
Closes: March 14, 2025, noon; salary: Standard Grade 8: 48,235 - 57,255 with a discretionary range to £62,407 per annum (pro-rata)
<div> <p></p><div><strong>About the role</strong></div><br> <div>We have an exciting opportunity to join the Oxford Vaccine Group in the Department of Paediatrics as our Senior Bioinformatician.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>You will play an important role in contributing to our efforts to understand the human microbiome and how this is impacted by antibiotic treatment. A side effect of antimicrobial treatment targeted at harmful bacteria, is the disruption of the “healthy” bacteria — leading to a rise in antimicrobial-resistant genes and providing a niche for harmful bacteria. The goal of this research is to optimise the appropriate use of antibiotic treatment strategies to effectively treat infections while avoiding the emergence of antimicrobial resistance (AMR).</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>Join our talented team of researchers dedicated to advancing global health through innovative quantitative methods. We work at the forefront of clinical trials and observational studies, collaborating with leading national and international organisations to shape vaccine strategies and public health policies. Our team played a pivotal role in the design and analysis of the landmark ChAdOx1 nCoV-19 (AZD1222) trial, contributing to its World Health Organization Emergency Use Listing (EUL) and emergency authorisations worldwide. If you are passionate about conducting high-impact research that drives meaningful change, we encourage you to apply. </div><br> <div> </div><br> <div><strong><em>We have multiple vacancies available and invite you to apply for the position that best matches your skills and interests. Should the hiring panel believe that your skills and experience better align with an alternative vacancy, your application may be considered for an alternative role.</em></strong></div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>You will exploit a ground-breaking long-read sequencing metagenomic approaches to link the genes underlying AMR to their bacteria reservoir; consequently, revealing targets for future therapeutic inventions such as vaccines. Your work will contribute to the broader objectives of the quantitative research team, as well as to the mission of the Oxford Vaccine Group—advancing health and wellbeing through immunisation.</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 fixed-term contract initially until 5th January 2028, 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>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 courses to support their professional development. For staff on work visas, we also offer financial assistance towards 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><strong>About you</strong></div><br> <div>You will hold (or close to completion) a PhD/DPhil in Bioinformatics, Statistics, Mathematics, or microbiology with proven and demonstrable analytical skills, including in the analysis of metagenomic data. You will have highly effective verbal and written communication skills with all levels of staff and an ability to operate effectively in a demanding and collaborative research environment.</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 Prof Daniel O’Connor, using the contact details below.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div><strong>Only online applications received before 12.00 midday on 14th March 2025 will be considered. Interviews will be held as soon as possible thereafter.</strong></div> </div>Programme Manager
Closes: March 21, 2025, noon; salary: Standard Grade 7: 38,674 - 46,913 with a discretionary range to £51,059 per annum (pro-rata)
<div> <p></p><div><strong>About the role</strong></div><br> <div>This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and driven individual to join the Emerging Pathogens team as our Programme Manager under the direction of Professor Teresa Lambe. The postholder will also be part of the Oxford Vaccine Group which is a multi-disciplinary team working across all aspects of vaccine research – this group led the rapid clinical development of vaccines against COVID-19 in the pandemic.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>The Emerging Pathogens team have been developing and testing vaccines against viral hemorrhagic fevers and are progressing a number of vaccines against Ebolaviruses, which cause devasting disease. Our candidate vaccines have been shortlisted by the WHO to be included in a ring vaccination protocols during outbreaks in Uganda and elsewhere. The Emerging Pathogens team continues to work on these vaccines with a global network of collaborators, using cutting edge scientific technology paired with experienced vaccine development to progress vaccines to safeguard human health.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>This position is offered full-time on a fixed-term contract initially until 1 February 2027, 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>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.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>In addition to the University of Oxford <a rel="nofollow" href="https://staff.admin.ox.ac.uk/thriving-at-oxford">wellbeing resources</a>, 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.</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><strong>About you</strong></div><br> <div>You will be educated to undergraduate level at a minimum with a scientific degree and have an excellent track record of successfully managing and delivering complex scientific research projects.</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 Professor Teresa Lambe, Professor of Vaccinology & Immunology, Calleva Head of Vaccine Immunology, using the contact details below.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>Only online applications received before 12.00 midday on 21 March 2025 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>Senior Programme Manager
Closes: March 21, 2025, noon; salary: Standard Grade 8: 48,235 - 57,255 per annum (with a discretionary range to £62,407 per annum)
<div> <p></p><div><strong>About the role</strong></div><br> <div>This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and driven individual to join the Emerging Pathogens team as our Senior Programme Manager under the direction of Professor Teresa Lambe. The postholder will also be part of the Oxford Vaccine Group which is a multi-disciplinary team working across all aspects of vaccine research – this group led the rapid clinical development of vaccines against COVID-19 in the pandemic.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>The Emerging Pathogens team have been developing and testing vaccines against viral hemorrhagic fevers and are progressing a number of vaccines against Ebolaviruses, which cause devasting disease. Our candidate vaccines have been shortlisted by the WHO to be included in a ring vaccination protocols during outbreaks in Uganda and elsewhere. The Emerging Pathogens team continues to work on these vaccines with a global network of collaborators, using cutting edge scientific technology paired with experienced vaccine development to progress vaccines to safeguard human health.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>This position is offered full-time on a fixed-term contract initially until 1 February 2027, with the possibility to extend provided further external funding is available.</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 the department</strong></div><br> <div>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.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>In addition to the University of Oxford <a rel="nofollow" href="https://staff.admin.ox.ac.uk/thriving-at-oxford">wellbeing resources</a>, 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.</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><strong>About you</strong></div><br> <div>We are looking to recruit a Senior Programme Manager to help deliver and oversee this exciting programme of work. You will be educated to undergraduate level at a minimum with a scientific degree and have an excellent track record of successfully managing and delivering complex scientific research projects. The successful candidate will line manage staff as appropriate and provide training to junior team members and staff where needed.</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 Professor Teresa Lambe, Professor of Vaccinology & Immunology, Calleva Head of Vaccine Immunology, using the contact details below.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>Only online applications received before 12.00 midday on 21 March 2025 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>Clinical Research and Operations Manager (maternity cover)
Closes: March 28, 2025, noon; salary: Standard Grade 8: 48,235 - 57,255 with a discretionary range to £62,407 per annum (pro-rata)
<div> <p></p><div><strong>About the role</strong></div><br> <div>We are looking to appoint a Clinical Research and Operations Manager for a 12 month maternity cover to join the Specialised Translational Research Oxford Neuromuscular Group (STRONG), based in the John Radcliffe Hospital.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>The successful candidate will be taking up a key leadership role in a rapidly growing neuromuscular research group with a portfolio of high-profile clinical trials and projects. You will have the responsibility for overseeing the operational activities of the research group and line managing administrative staff. You will also hold overall responsibility for delivery of the group’s clinical trials from set-up to closeout, ensuring quality in all areas of trial delivery and following both departmental and institutional processes and procedures.</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 fixed-term contract as a 12-month maternity cover. The current return date of the substantive postholder is February 2026. We are allowing for a handover period prior to the family leave and after the return date.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div><strong>About the department</strong></div><br> <div>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.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>In addition to the University of Oxford <a rel="nofollow" href="https://staff.admin.ox.ac.uk/thriving-at-oxford">wellbeing resources</a>, 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.</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><strong>About you</strong></div><br> <div>To be considered for this post, it is essential that you possess relevant line management, administration and project management experience in an academic, NHS and/or industry led environment. You must also have experience of working in clinical trial management, having had responsibility for the full lifecycle of several trials, and experience of managing budget; in particular, experience of building cost elements on projects and tracking actual expenditure against a budget.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>Furthermore, we are looking for a candidate with demonstrable skills in communication, numeracy, planning, organisation, and time management, including the ability to prioritise and manage a large and complex workload and to work to deadlines under pressure in a team context, without direct supervision, reorienting at short notice as required. A higher degree in a medical science or equivalent experience would be desirable.</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 Laura Chiverton the Clinical Research and Operations Manager, using the contact details below.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div><strong>Only online applications received before 12.00 midday on 28 March 2025 will be considered. Interviews will be held as soon as possible thereafter.</strong></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>