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All vacancies within Department of Paediatrics
There are currently 3 vacancies within Department of Paediatrics:
| Title | Closes | Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Communications and Engagement Officer | July 23, 2025, noon | Standard Grade 6: 34,982 - 40,855 per annum (with a discretionary range to £44,382 per annum) |
| Paediatric Neuromuscular Clinical Research Fellow | July 23, 2025, noon | Clinical Researcher (New Scale) (E63): 36,616 - 70,425 per annum (pro-rata) |
| Clinical Research Fellow – Malaria Vaccine Programme | July 29, 2025, noon | Clinical Researcher (New Scale) (E63): 36,616 - 70,425 per annum |
Communications and Engagement Officer
Closes: July 23, 2025, noon; salary: Standard Grade 6: 34,982 - 40,855 per annum (with a discretionary range to £44,382 per annum)
<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 Communication and Engagement Officer</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>You will be responsible for various internal and external communication activities, ranging from clinical trial recruitment, creating advertising material, social media, paid advertising, evaluating campaigns, interacting with the press, facilitating engagement events and workshops, and carrying out patient and public engagement with research.</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 until 31 March 2026, with the possibility to extend provided further external funding is available. Part time applications may be considered at a minimum of 0.8 FTE.</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>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 degree in a relevant area or demonstrable experience, with proven technical skills, including producing creative materials, creating social media content, editing content, and graphic design. Further experience in working with members of the public with diverse interests, and implementing and evaluating communication and engagement strategies. Experience in demonstrating an understanding of science/medical/healthcare research and the needs of the public, and the sensitivities around vaccination is also desired.</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 varied 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>To discuss the post in more detail, please contact Charlie Firth, the Communication and Global Engagement Lead using the contact details below.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div><strong>Only online applications received before 12.00 midday on 23rd July 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>Paediatric Neuromuscular Clinical Research Fellow
Closes: July 23, 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>We are looking to appoint a Paediatric Neuromuscular Clinical Research Fellow to join the Specialised Translational Research Oxford Neuromuscular Group (STRONG).</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>The research group is involved in several innovative trials in neuromuscular disorders and Angelman syndrome and leading ambitious programs in digital biomarker discovery and genetic screening of neonates. The successful candidate will actively contribute to clinical research and participate in clinical trials as a key co-investigator. This post primarily provides experience in clinical research in a multi-disciplinary academic environment, as well as the opportunity to take part in peer-reviewed publications and the opportunity to join neuromuscular clinics under the supervision of highly specialised consultants. For candidates interested in research beyond the current post, there may be opportunities available to develop a programme towards a higher degree (PhD) in an associated topic.</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 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 has been honoured with the Athena Swan Gold award, a national gender equality charter, recognising the Department's innovative policies and practices. We are committed to the professional development of our staff by providing up to ten paid days annually for skill enhancement and allowing applications for additional training funding. By joining us, you will have the opportunity to contribute to a forward-thinking department.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>We welcome new staff with ideas who are willing to shape the future of the department that thinks about its staff and wellbeing. 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 apply for this role, it is essential that you have GMC full registration, or evidence of having applied, and MRCP, MRCPCH, or equivalent. You should have the ability to undertake direct original clinical research in the neurosciences, and evidence leadership, organisational, interpersonal, teamworking, and IT skills. Evidence of interest in a neurologically-associated specialty (adult or paediatric), experience of working with clinical studies, and knowledge and experience of working in the NHS 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 Professor Laurent Servais, Professor of Paediatric Neuromuscular Diseases, Academic Director of the new Paediatric CRF, using the contact details below.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div><strong>Only online applications received before 12.00 midday on 23 July 2025 will be considered. Interviews will be held on 11 August 2025.</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>Clinical Research Fellow – Malaria Vaccine Programme
Closes: July 29, 2025, noon; salary: Clinical Researcher (New Scale) (E63): 36,616 - 70,425 per annum
<div> <p></p><div><strong>About the role</strong></div><br> <div>We have an exciting opportunity to join the Draper Group in the Department of Paediatrics as our Clinical Research Fellow – Malaria Vaccine Programme.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>This role is focused on supporting the design, delivery and execution of clinical trials of a next-generation multi-stage malaria vaccine candidate through Phase 1 optimisation and Phase 2 efficacy testing at both existing and new collaborative partner sites across East and West Africa. This programme of work is part of a new EDCTP3-funded consortium led by Professor Angela Minassian. In addition, the role will include support for the vaccine and human malaria challenge studies in Oxford, working closely with other members of the clinical team. The post will involve travel to one or more African sites (approximately 2-3 short trips per year), providing some experience working in low resource settings, working with local clinicians and laboratory research staff. However, the majority of the role will be based in Oxford.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>The successful applicant will work closely with the Oxford clinical team, led by Professor Minassian, and with African partner teams, to lead on and maintain high quality in the design and conduct of these studies. The Oxford clinical team are based at the Centre for Clinical Vaccinology and Tropical Medicine, Churchill Hospital, and are fully integrated with the Draper Group laboratory research team based in central Oxford. This forms part of a new hub for infectious disease and immunology research in the Dorothy Crowfoot Hodgkin Building and Kavli Institute for Nanoscience Discovery. The group’s current website is here: https://draperlab.web.ox.ac.uk/.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>The post will provide front-line experience of clinical research in a multi-disciplinary academic environment and the research is expected to lead to high quality publications. This includes opportunities for suitable candidates to seek independent research funding and to develop a laboratory, clinical or a translational research proposal for a higher degree (DM/DPhil).</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. The Draper Group under the lead of Professor Simon Draper has a strong translational focus, seeking to develop innovative and new concepts in vaccine or antibody-based design and delivery, and with full integration of the clinical and laboratory teams. Over the last 15 years we have translated eleven vaccine candidates, including viral vectors, recombinant proteins-in-adjuvants and a virus-like particle, into Phase 1 and 2 clinical trials in the UK and Africa. Over half of these trials include an experimental malaria challenge component, either with falciparum or vivax malaria parasites.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>This position is offered full-time on a fixed-term contract initially 2 years or until 31 May 2028, whichever is sooner, 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 has been honoured with the Athena Swan Gold award, a national gender equality charter, recognising the Department's innovative policies and practices. We are committed to the professional development of our staff by providing up to ten paid days annually for skill enhancement and allowing applications for additional training funding. By joining us, you will have the opportunity to contribute to a forward-thinking department.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>We welcome new staff with ideas who are willing to shape the future of the department that thinks about its staff and wellbeing. 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 GMC registration; you must be currently qualified and licensed to practise medicine in the UK, supplemented by relevant post-qualification experience in clinical medicine, with proven and demonstrable technical skills. You will possess excellent verbal and written communication skills for a wide range of audiences, and excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to be comfortable and confident interacting with volunteers and patients in a research study, clinical research co-ordinators, team members, laboratory and administrative staff, monitors, collaborating company representatives, and the broader research community. Requires flexibility in the hours worked, as some out of hours work is required (especially during challenge studies).</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 Angela Minassian, the Draper Group Chief Investigator, using the contact details below.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div><strong>Only online applications received before 12.00 midday on 29 July 2025 will be considered. Interviews will be held on 13 August 2025.</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>