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All vacancies within Department of Paediatrics
There are currently 3 vacancies within Department of Paediatrics:
| Title | Closes | Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Postdoctoral Researcher Data Scientist | April 22, 2025, noon | Research Grade 7: 38,674 - 46,913 with a discretionary range to £52,539 per annum (pro-rata) |
| Victoria Smallpeice Fellowship | April 22, 2025, noon | Clinical Researcher (New Scale) (E63): 36,616 - 70,425 per annum (pro-rata) |
| Adult Clinical Research Fellow | May 12, 2025, noon | Clinical Researcher (New Scale) (E63): 36,616 - 70,425 per annum (pro-rata) |
Postdoctoral Researcher Data Scientist
Closes: April 22, 2025, noon; salary: Research Grade 7: 38,674 - 46,913 with a discretionary range to £52,539 per annum (pro-rata)
<div> <p></p><div><strong>About the role</strong></div><br> <div>We have an exciting opportunity to join the Specialised Translational Research Oxford Neuromuscular Group (STRONG) in the Department of Paediatrics, University of Oxford as our Postdoctoral Researcher Data Scientist. You will play an important role in the contribution of statistical analysis and new models of analysis of complex data sets. You will be responsible for providing analysis and propose new models for analysis and provide visible leadership through collaboration and understanding of our datasets.</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 for one year with the possibility to extend provided further external funding is available. Part-time applications may be considered (with a minimum of 0.9 FTE).</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>You will have a qualification, or near to completion, in data science or statistics with proven and demonstrable technical skills, including analysis of complex data set and ability to create new models for innovative way of analysis. You will possess the ability to provide statistical analysis by the highest standard and to provide innovative and creative solution for new problems. You will have highly effective verbal and written communication skills with all level of staff staff and an ability to operate effectively in a demanding and competitive 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 Laurent Servais, Professor of Neuromuscular Disease using the contact details below.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div><strong>Only online applications received before 12.00 midday on Tuesday 22nd April 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><br> <div> </div><br> <div>*Please be aware that <strong>HR Systems Support</strong> will be closed from 17:00 on Wednesday 16 April, until 08:30 on Tuesday 22 April. During this period, applicants can apply for jobs online, but technical support will be unavailable. Most queries can be resolved with guidance from the ‘ <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.jobs.ox.ac.uk/how-to-apply">How to apply</a>’ and ‘ <a rel="nofollow" href="https://staff.web.ox.ac.uk/recruitment-support-faqs">Support with your online job application</a>’ webpages.</div> </div>Victoria Smallpeice Fellowship
Closes: April 22, 2025, noon; salary: Clinical Researcher (New Scale) (E63): 36,616 - 70,425 per annum (pro-rata)
<div> <p></p><div><strong><em>This is a readvertisement.</em></strong></div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>We are seeking enthusiastic Paediatric Trainees (two posts) with an interest in research to join the Department of Paediatrics team at the University of Oxford.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div><strong>About the role</strong></div><br> <div>Applications are welcome from clinical trainees within the Oxford School of Paediatrics at ST3 to ST6 for the Oxford Paediatric Academic Fellowship. Victoria Smallpeice Paediatric Academic Fellow (PAF) posts have been created to provide an opportunity for local trainees to experience research while remaining in the paediatric training programme. These posts provide an ideal opportunity for those who wish to become a clinical academic and develop a research portfolio and appropriate pilot data to support a competitive application for further academic training. In particular, an application for an externally-funded DPhil Fellowship following a PAF would be encouraged.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>These posts are designed to meet the needs of doctors at ST4-7 level who plan to develop their research skills alongside their clinical training. The successful applicants’ time will be split equally between academic and clinical placements. They will be based in the Oxford region with academic time at the University of Oxford. Clinical training will be overseen by the Oxford Deanery and postholders will undergo an ARCP assessment on an annual basis to assess the quality of their training. Each Fellow will have a clinical, an educational and an academic (research/teaching) supervisor.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>The post is a 12- or 24-month fellowship joint programme with the NHS/Paediatric School, with time shared equally (1:1) between the clinical and research programmes.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>The University Department of Paediatrics will normally provide the academic supervision but trainees may alternatively engage with academic supervisors from across the Medical Sciences Division who have close links to the Department of Paediatrics. The trainee will be placed within a research unit of their choosing that has the funding available to support the post, including the applicant’s salary for their research time (50% of post) and relevant research costs such as consumables.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>The trainee should seek a written commitment from their proposed supervisor to cover these costs, prior to making an application for this Fellowship.</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>How to apply</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 Dr Alexander Jones,  British Heart Foundation Intermediate Clinical Research Fellow in Paediatric Cardiovascular Medicine, using the contact details below.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>Only applications received before 12.00 midday on 22 April 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><br> <div> </div><br> <div>*Please be aware that <strong>HR Systems Support</strong> will be closed from 17:00 on Wednesday 16 April, until 08:30 on Tuesday 22 April. During this period, applicants can apply for jobs online, but technical support will be unavailable. Most queries can be resolved with guidance from the ‘ <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.jobs.ox.ac.uk/how-to-apply">How to apply</a>’ and ‘ <a rel="nofollow" href="https://staff.web.ox.ac.uk/recruitment-support-faqs">Support with your online job application</a>’ webpages.</div> </div>Adult Clinical Research Fellow
Closes: May 12, 2025, noon; salary: Clinical Researcher (New Scale) (E63): 36,616 - 70,425 per annum (pro-rata)
<div> <p></p><div><strong>About the role</strong></div><br> <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 as an Adult Clinical Research Fellow.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>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. You will play an important role 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).</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>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.</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>This is a post for a medical doctor and 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.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>The post will include contribution to a clinical rota, an on-call rota and includes some evening and weekend work.</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 you are interested in pursuing an academic research career, you 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><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>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, OVG Clinical Operations Director, using the contact details below.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div><strong>Only online applications received before 12.00 midday on Monday 12 May 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>