Oxford Population Health (Nuffield Department of Population Health, University of Oxford), Old Road Campus, Headington, Oxford, OX3 7LF
The Nuffield Department of Population Health (NDPH) contains world-renowned population health research groups and provides an excellent environment for multi-disciplinary research and teaching. The NDPH Fellowship programme is intended to support suitably experienced individuals to develop an independent research area which will enhance Population Health research in Oxford. Under the guidance of senior colleagues, you will carry out individual and/or collaborative research activity within a wider research programme. Early Career Research Fellowships are awarded for 2 years, and funding will be provided to support research programme costs. Applicants should have, or have submitted a relevant PhD by the start date, have a clear, feasible and relevant research proposal and the ability to manage their own academic research activities. The position is full-time (part-time considered) and fixed term for 2 years. The closing date for applications is 12.00 noon on 2 June 2025.
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Oxford Population Health (Nuffield Department of Population Health, University of Oxford), Leverhulme Centre for Demograpic Science (LCDS), Demographic Science Unit, 42 Park End Street, Oxford, OX1 1JD
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The Nuffield Department of Population Health undertakes world-leading research into long term, chronic health conditions, operating large-scale long-term studies and projects to identify the causes, prevention and treatment of diseases that result in avoidable suffering for millions of people around the world. The administrative teams are closely integrated within the department and work with all levels of staff who are committed to the research and teaching undertaken. We are seeking to appoint an experienced Research Finance Manager to provide a high-quality, professional research finance service to academics, researchers, and administrators within the Nuffield Department of Population Health (NDPH). The Department manages a large and complex research portfolio with approximately 300 active grants, many exceeding £1 million in value, and processes around 300 grant-related applications annually. Working within a collaborative and supportive administrative team, you will play a pivotal role in managing the Department’s research grants operation. You will be the main point of contact for all aspects of pre- and post-award grant management and will be responsible for ensuring effective and compliant financial administration across the research lifecycle. This includes providing expert guidance on grant applications, overseeing the financial management of awarded grants, and supporting contract negotiations and collaboration agreements. You will lead a team of 10 Senior Finance Officers and Finance Officers, ensuring the delivery of high-quality support and service improvements. Reporting directly to the Deputy Head of Finance, you will also work closely with the Accounts and Personnel Teams. This is a varied and senior role that requires a strong background in research administration, excellent organisational skills, and the ability to work across a wide range of complex projects. You will need to balance strategic oversight with hands-on involvement and bring a common-sense approach to problem-solving in a dynamic, research-focused environment. To be considered for the role, you should have a degree (or equivalent experience) and a proven background in administration and business management within an academic setting, including direct line management, staff recruitment and development. You must also possess a strong understanding of research grant costing and accounting, with expertise in managing budgets and grants, as well as proficiency in financial spreadsheets and databases. In return we offer an excellent benefits package including: 38 days annual leave (pro rata for part time) Hybrid working An excellent contributory pension scheme Childcare services Family leave schemes Cycle and electric car loan schemes Employee Assistance Programme Membership to social and sports clubs Discounted bus travel and travel loans Daily (weekday) contribution towards lunch purchased in the BDI/OxPop Buildings Twice weekly coffee and cake mornings, and social events throughout the year This role is based in Oxford, and offered on a full-time basis (part time considered). It is a fixed term post for 3 years in the first instance. The closing date for applications is noon on 21st May 2025. 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.
The Nuffield Department of Population Health undertakes world-leading research into long term, chronic health conditions, operating large-scale long-term studies and projects to identify the causes, prevention and treatment of diseases that result in avoidable suffering for millions of people around the world. We are looking for an administrative assistant to support the collection, preparation, and analysis of new and existing large-scale wearable sensor datasets. There will be exciting opportunities to recruit participants and support collection of new wearable camera and accelerometer datasets with accompanying validation measurements of sleep (polysomnography) and activities of daily living (wearable cameras) in both validation and clinical studies. To be considered you will hold a BSc in health sciences, clinical trials, kinesiology, biomedical engineering or related field and have strong interpersonal skills for close interaction with prospective and current research participants and PPI groups The position is full time (part time considered) fixed term for 1 year. The closing date for applications is noon on Tuesday 6 May 2025. 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.
Senior Research Fellow Demographic Science
Job description Job title Researcher in Wearable Sensors Division Medical Sciences Division Department Oxford Population Health (Nuffield Department of Population Health, University of Oxford) Location Old Road Campus, Headington, Oxford, OX3 7LF Hybrid working available (up to 40% of hours can be worked remotely) Grade and salary Grade 7: £38,674 - £46,913 per annum (including Oxford Weighting Allowance) Hours Full Time (part time considered) Contract type Fixed-term until 30 April 2026 Vacancy reference 179267 Researcher in Wearable Sensors job description, April 2025 1 About Oxford Population Health Oxford Population Health (the Nuffield Department of Population Health) provides an excellent environment for multi-disciplinary research and teaching and for professional and support staff. We work together to answer some of the most important questions about the causes, prevention and treatment of disease. The Department has around 1000 staff, students and academic visitors working in a number of world-renowned population health research groups, including the Clinical Trial Service Unit and Epidemiological Studies Unit (CTSU), the Cancer Epidemiology Unit (CEU), the National Perinatal Epidemiology Unit (NPEU) and other groups working on public health, health economics, ethics and health record linkage. It is also a key partner in the Oxford University’s Big Data Institute. In the 2021 Research Excellence Framework (REF), 96% of the research submitted to Unit of Assessment 2: Public Health, Health Services and Primary Care, was ranked either 4* (world-leading in terms of originality, significance and rigour) or 3* (internationally excellent in terms of originality, significance and rigour). This comprised research from Oxford Population Health and research from the Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences. We scored particularly well for having an environment that is conducive to producing research of world-leading quality and enabling outstanding impact, in terms of its vitality and sustainability. In addition to its research activities, the Department is home to the MSc in Global Health Science and Epidemiology, the MSc in Clinical Trials, and a variety of short courses. Students also come to undertake research for DPhil degrees. Teaching is provided for undergraduates reading for Medicine and for public health doctors in specialist training. For more information please visit the Oxford Population Health website. About the Medical Sciences Division The Medical Sciences Division is an internationally recognised centre of excellence for biomedical and clinical research and teaching, and the largest academic division in the University of Oxford. World-leading programmes, housed in state-of-the-art facilities, cover the full range of scientific endeavour from the molecule to the population. With our NHS partners we also foster the highest possible standards in patient care. For more information please visit the Medical Sciences Division website. About the University of Oxford Welcome to the University of Oxford. We aim to lead the world in research and education for the benefit of society both in the UK and globally. Oxford’s researchers engage with academic, commercial and cultural partners across the world to stimulate high-quality research and enable innovation through a broad range of social, policy and economic impacts. We believe our strengths lie both in empowering individuals and teams to address fundamental questions of global significance, while providing all our staff with a welcoming and inclusive workplace that enables everyone to develop and do their best Researcher in Wearable Sensors job description, April 2025 2 work. Recognising that diversity is our strength, vital for innovation and creativity, we aspire to build a truly diverse community which values and respects every individual’s unique contribution. While we have long traditions of scholarship, we are also forward-looking, creative and cutting-edge. Oxford is one of Europe's most entrepreneurial universities and we rank first in the UK for university spin-outs, and in recent years we have spun out 15-20 new companies every year. We are also recognised as leaders in support for social enterprise. Join us and you will find a unique, democratic and international community, a great range of staff benefits and access to a vibrant array of cultural activities in the beautiful city of Oxford. For more information please visit the Oxford University website. The role We are looking for a researcher to drive the preparation and analysis of new and existing large-scale wearable sensor datasets. You will be an integral member of the wearables group based at Oxford, led by Aiden Doherty. There will be exciting opportunities to collect new device validation datasets with accompanying validation measurements of activities of daily living (wearable cameras). Our research team has access to world-leading population health data sets with objective wearable sensor measurements of sleep and physical activity linked to clinical and genomic data. For example, we play a key role in the UK Biobank and China Kadoorie Biobank activity monitoring projects, where ~120,000 participants have accelerometer, genomic, hospitalisation, and mortality data collected. You will be supported in getting to grips with these data repositories and collaborating with other members of our team. Responsibilities • Support senior colleagues and collaborators to advance the use of wearable sensors in research studies • Manage own academic research and administrative activities. This involves small scale project management, to co-ordinate multiple aspects of work to meet deadlines • Adapt existing and develop new research methodologies, materials, and scientific protocols • Improve current processes to extract digital measures from wearable data, using machine learning • Prepare scientific research questions and analyse quantitative data from a variety of sources, reviewing and refining theories as appropriate • Contribute ideas for new research projects • Collaborate in the preparation of research publications, book chapters, and journal articles • Present papers at conferences or public meetings, with support provided by senior colleagues and collaborators • Act as a source of information and advice to other members of the group on methodologies or procedures Researcher in Wearable Sensors job description, April 2025 3 • Maintain accurate and comprehensive records of data analyses, code developed, methods used and work. • Lead the preparation of drafts for scientific reports and journal articles, and present papers and posters, with support provided by senior colleagues and collaborators • Assist with related teaching and other work within Department that takes into account the post-holder's career aspirations and development aims. • Represent the research group at external meetings/seminars, either with other members of the group or alone. The above list is not exhaustive and the role-holder is required to undertake such duties as may reasonably be requested within the scope of the post. All staff are required to act in a professional, cooperative and flexible manner, in line with the requirements of the post. Selection criteria Essential • Hold, or be close to completion of a DPhil/PhD in wearable sensors or a closely related field • Possess sufficient specialist knowledge in the discipline to work within established research programmes • Ability to manage own academic research and associated activities • Experience in supervised machine learning in Python • Experience in high-performance computing environments • Previous experience of contributing to publications/presentations • Ability to contribute ideas for new research projects and research income generation • Excellent communication skills, including the ability to write for publication, present research proposals and results, and represent the research group at meetings • Excellent understanding of cleaning and analysing wearable sensor validation datasets • Ability to manage own academic research and associated activities • Previous experience of contributing to publications/presentations • Ability to contribute ideas for new research projects and research income generation • Excellent team working and communication skills, including the ability to write for publication, present research proposals and results, and represent the research group at meetings • Enthusiasm for and a desire to make a career in wearable sensors and health data science Desirable • A publication record in peer-reviewed journals • Experience of collecting accelerometer validation datasets • Experience in the development of activity recognition models using wearables data Researcher in Wearable Sensors job description, April 2025 4 Pre-employment screening Standard checks If you are offered the post, the offer will be subject to standard pre-employment checks. You will be asked to provide: proof of your right-to-work in the UK; proof of your identity; and (if we haven’t done so already) we will contact the referees you have nominated. If you have previously worked for the University we will also verify key information such as your dates of employment and reason for leaving your previous role with the department/unit where you worked. You will also be asked to complete a health declaration so that you can tell us about any health conditions or disabilities for which you may need us to make appropriate adjustments. Please read the candidate notes on the University’s pre-employment screening procedures at: https://www.jobs.ox.ac.uk/pre-employment-checks How to apply Applications are made through our e-recruitment system and you will find all the information you need about how to apply on our Jobs website. Your application will be judged solely on the basis of how you demonstrate that you meet the selection criteria stated in the job description. As part of your application you will be asked to provide details of two referees and indicate whether we can contact them now. You will be asked to upload a CV and a supporting statement. The supporting statement must explain how you meet each of the selection criteria for the post using examples of your skills and experience. This may include experience gained in employment, education, or during career breaks (such as time out to care for dependants). Please upload your CV and supporting statement as PDF files with your name and the document type in the filename. All applications must be received by midday UK time on the closing date stated in the online advertisement. If you currently work for the University please note that: - as part of the referencing process, we will contact your current department to confirm basic employment details including reason for leaving although employees may hold multiple part-time posts, they may not hold more than the equivalent of a full time post. If you are offered this post, and accepting it would take you over the equivalent of full-time hours, you will be expected to resign from, or reduce hours in, your other posts(s) before starting work in the new post. Researcher in Wearable Sensors job description, April 2025 5 Information for priority candidates A priority candidate is a University employee who is seeking redeployment because they have been advised that they are at risk of redundancy, or on grounds of illhealth/disability. Priority candidates are issued with a redeployment letter by their employing departments. 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For further information, please see the University’s Privacy Notice for Job Applicants. The University’s Policy on Data Protection is available on the University’s Compliance webpages. The University’s policy on retirement The University operates an Employer Justified Retirement Age (EJRA) for very senior research posts at grade RSIV/D35 and clinical equivalents E62 and E82, which with effect from 1 October 2023 will be 30 September before the 70th birthday. The justification for this is explained at: https://hr.admin.ox.ac.uk/the-ejra. For existing employees on these grades, any employment beyond the retirement age is subject to approval through the procedures: https://hr.admin.ox.ac.uk/the-ejra. There is no normal or fixed age at which staff in posts at other grades have to retire. Staff at these grades may elect to retire in accordance with the rules of the applicable pension scheme, as may be amended from time to time. 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Job description Job title Senior Research Fellow in Demographic Science Division Medical Sciences Division Department Oxford Population Health (Nuffield Department of Population Health, University of Oxford) College Reuben College Location 42-43 Park End Street, Oxford, OX1 1JD Grade and salary University Grade G10R : £64,228 - £74,191 p.a. (including Oxford University weighting) plus additional benefits including (currently) a College allowance of £3,000 p.a. There is also the possibility of conferment of an Associate Professor or Professor title, subject to the approval of the Senior Appointments Panel. An additional allowance of £3,078 p.a. would be made upon award of the title of Full Professor Hours Full time (part-time considered) Contract type Fixed-term for a period of 5 years, with evaluation for an open-ended Departmental contract at year 4. Vacancy reference 178836 Snr Research Fellow Job Description – March 2025 1 About Oxford Population Health Oxford Population Health (the Nuffield Department of Population Health) provides an excellent environment for multi-disciplinary research and teaching and for professional and support staff. We work together to answer some of the most important questions about the causes, prevention and treatment of disease. The Department has around 1000 staff, students and academic visitors working in a number of world-renowned population health research groups, including the Clinical Trial Service Unit and Epidemiological Studies Unit (CTSU), the Cancer Epidemiology Unit (CEU), the National Perinatal Epidemiology Unit (NPEU) and other groups working on public health, health economics, ethics and health record linkage. It is also a key partner in the Oxford University’s Big Data Institute. In the 2021 Research Excellence Framework (REF), 96% of the research submitted to Unit of Assessment 2: Public Health, Health Services and Primary Care, was ranked either 4* (world-leading in terms of originality, significance and rigour) or 3* (internationally excellent in terms of originality, significance and rigour). This comprised research from Oxford Population Health and research from the Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences. We scored particularly well for having an environment that is conducive to producing research of world-leading quality and enabling outstanding impact, in terms of its vitality and sustainability. In addition to its research activities, the Department is home to the MSc in Global Health Science and Epidemiology, the MSc in Clinical Trials, and a variety of short courses. Students also come to undertake research for DPhil degrees. Teaching is provided for undergraduates reading for Medicine and for public health doctors in specialist training. For more information please visit the Oxford Population Health website. About the Medical Sciences Division The Medical Sciences Division is an internationally recognised centre of excellence for biomedical and clinical research and teaching, and the largest academic division in the University of Oxford. World-leading programmes, housed in state-of-the-art facilities, cover the full range of scientific endeavour from the molecule to the population. With our NHS partners we also foster the highest possible standards in patient care. For more information please visit the Medical Sciences Division website. About the University of Oxford Welcome to the University of Oxford. We aim to lead the world in research and education for the benefit of society both in the UK and globally. Oxford’s researchers engage with academic, commercial and cultural partners across the world to stimulate high-quality research and enable innovation through a broad range of social, policy and economic impacts. Snr Research Fellow Job Description – March 2025 2 We believe our strengths lie both in empowering individuals and teams to address fundamental questions of global significance, while providing all our staff with a welcoming and inclusive workplace that enables everyone to develop and do their best work. Recognising that diversity is our strength, vital for innovation and creativity, we aspire to build a truly diverse community which values and respects every individual’s unique contribution. While we have long traditions of scholarship, we are also forward-looking, creative and cutting-edge. Oxford is one of Europe's most entrepreneurial universities and we rank first in the UK for university spin-outs, and in recent years we have spun out 15-20 new companies every year. We are also recognised as leaders in support for social enterprise. Join us and you will find a unique, democratic and international community, a great range of staff benefits and access to a vibrant array of cultural activities in the beautiful city of Oxford. For more information please visit the Oxford University website. The Demographic Science Unit Demographic research aids society, government and industry to prepare for demands related to population growth and shrinkage, climate change, migration, longevity and ageing, fertility and household change. The Unit houses the Leverhulme Centre for Demographic Science (LCDS), an interdisciplinary research centre funded by the Leverhulme Trust and directed by Professor Melinda Mills. It aims to disrupt and realign how we measure and model populations, by infusing new types of data, methods and unconventional approaches to tackle the most challenging demographic problems of our time. LCDS is embedded within Oxford Population Health (Nuffield Department of Population Health), the Big Data Institute and the newly formed Demographic Science Unit, which contains world-renowned population health research groups and is an excellent environment for multi-disciplinary teaching and research. LCDS brings together multiple departments and disciplines from demography, population health, statistics, epidemiology, molecular genetics, economics, statistics, biology, zoology, history, sociology, marketing and business. LCDS is physically located at 42 Park End Street, Oxford. For more information: https://www.demography.ox.ac.uk/ Reuben College There are 39 self-governing and independent colleges at Oxford, giving both academic staff and students the benefits of belonging to a small, interdisciplinary community as well as to a large, internationally renowned institution. The collegiate system fosters a strong sense of community, bringing together leading academics and students across subjects, and from different cultures and countries. The founding of Reuben College in 2019, supported by a generous benefaction from the Reuben Foundation of £71 million (including £15 million for graduate scholarships), has Snr Research Fellow Job Description – March 2025 3 offered an exciting opportunity to bring together researchers and postgraduate students focused on exploring some of the most important questions of the 21st century. Reuben College provides an environment that stimulates and facilitates interdisciplinary research, while emphasising the qualities of innovation, leadership and entrepreneurship. It supports a community of Fellows and graduates who embrace opportunities to interact with researchers beyond the boundaries of their own disciplines and to engage with colleagues beyond the realm of academia. To promote the ethos and practice of interdisciplinary interaction, there is an initial focus on four research clusters, whose themes have been chosen for their wide reach across the University, their strongly interdisciplinary nature, Oxford’s existing and potential strengths in these areas, and their innovation and entrepreneurship potential. The initial clusters focus on the topics of (a) Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, (b) Environmental Change, (c) Cellular Life, and (d) Ethics & Values. These clusters have natural synergies, enabling cross-cutting discussions and research collaborations to emerge. Each of the four areas is interpreted as broadly as possible, as the College is keen to attract researchers from all four of the University’s Academic Divisions. The four themes are complemented by a number of strategic stands, notably in Innovation and Entrepreneurship and in Public Engagement in Research. As a new college, we are building a community of people and practice that recognises the importance of equality and diversity in our community and in our intellectual endeavours. All Fellows are expected to subscribe proactively to the college ethos and to commit to developing both its intellectual and outreach activities. The College Fellows together foster a culture of interdisciplinary exchange through regular college events, such as seminars, workshops and reading groups. For more information please visit: www.reuben.ox.ac.uk. The Role The Leverhulme Centre for Demographic Science (LCDS), Oxford Population Health and Reuben College are recruiting a Senior Research Fellow of Demographic Science to start September 2025 or as soon as possible thereafter. Reporting to the Director of the LCDS and Demographic Science Unit (DSU), Prof. Melinda Mills, the post holder will be the head of their own significant research group. The post holder will play a leading role in the management of the LCDS and DSU at Oxford Population Healthand has responsibility for the development of its strategic direction. They will be a recognised authority in their field with primary responsibility for a programme of independent externally funded research projects. The post holder will lead a research group, delegating ongoing responsibilities, contributing to the overarching vision and managing staff performance. We are seeking a scientist who will have an outstanding track record of research and vision in demography and population science, with commitment to interdisciplinary research and thinking. Demographic Science covers areas related to population estimation and prediction, methods (statistics, machine learning, AI), fertility, mortality and healthy life span, population health and epidemiology, relying on multiple high-dimensional data sources and advanced methodological techniques. Snr Research Fellow Job Description – March 2025 4 This role of Senior Research Fellow, funded by the Leverhulme Centre for Demographic Science, is primarily a research post, with limited teaching related to the LCDS/DSU’s emerging teaching activities in addition to leadership and strategic management roles. You will join a lively, intellectually stimulating and interdisciplinary community which performs to the highest international levels of innovation, creativity of high-level research excellence translating into impact. The post will be held in association with Reuben College, and the successful candidate will be appointed to a coterminous Official Fellowship at Reuben College for an initial 5 year period (with mid-term review), with renewal dependent on satisfactory performance in college duties. The postholder will participate in the governance, intellectual life and interdisciplinary activities of this graduate College, the most recently founded at Oxford, with duties split as described below. Oxford offers many opportunities for professional development. The Senior Research Fellow may apply for the title of Associate or Full Professor in annual exercises. If the title is conferred, you will also have access to professorial merit pay opportunities. In exceptional cases, the title of Associate or full Professor may be awarded on appointment. The appointment is fixed-term, funded by the LCDS for 5 years, with a review after 4 years for the potential of an open-ended contract based on performance and the needs of the Demographic Science Unit, OxfordPopulation Health and Reuben College. Responsibilities University • • • • • • • • • • Initiate and implement long-term, interdisciplinary research programmes in the area of demographic science Manage substantial research resources and budgets Develop new avenues of research, concepts and ideas to extend intellectual understanding Generate research income and actively promote the research area. Write funding applications for new projects, and play a key role in establishing overall research strategy Regularly write research articles for prestigious international journals. Present papers at international conferences, and lead seminars to disseminate research findings Promote the research group locally and nationally, disseminate research outcomes to advance knowledge in the specialist area; represent the research group at external meetings/seminars and liaise with sponsors, stakeholders Act as an authority in the specialist area to external industry, universities, and research councils Carry out collaborative projects with colleagues in partner institutions, and research groups Provide academic supervision for DPhil (PhD) students, provide and contribute to LCDS/DSU short courses and emerging teaching programme Chair committees and/or working groups Snr Research Fellow Job Description – March 2025 5 • To contribute, as required to the wider academic activities of Oxford Population Health (including teaching, student mentoring or supervision, and assessment) and to participate in appropriate training and quality assurance processes for such roles College As a Fellow of Reuben College the postholder will have a role to play in the governance of the College as a member of its Governing Body and subsidiary committees, and in the support of its graduate students and diverse interdisciplinary activities, as outlined below. • • • • • • To act as adviser to a number of Reuben College graduate students To organize and lead occasional College seminars, workshops and lectures, as appropriate To be involved in the recruitment and mentoring of the College’s Research Fellows (post-docs) To regularly attend academic and social events organised by the College or other Fellows To be an active and engaged member of its Governing Body, expected to attend the majority of scheduled meetings. To play a full role in the life and administration of the College. This will involve, from time to time: o Holding office within the College; o Sitting on, or chairing College Committees; o Taking part in public engagement projects and events, development, access and outreach work, and/or other activities which help to sustain a thriving college community The above list is not exhaustive and the role-holder is required to undertake such duties as may reasonably be requested within the scope of the post. All staff are required to act in a professional, cooperative and flexible manner, in line with the requirements of the post. Selection Criteria Essential • • • • • • Hold a relevant Ph.D/D.Phil in demography, population health, epidemiology or a related discipline Have significant post-qualification research experience in demography, population health, epidemiology or a related discipline; Recognised international authority within the specialism of demography and/or specific research area Evidence of an established international publication record Experience of managing research projects and staff Possess sufficient expertise to lead research programmes and develop new avenues of research Snr Research Fellow Job Description – March 2025 6 • • • Proven ability to attract research funding The ability and willingness to undertake a full range of administrative duties both within the department and the College; Commitment to promoting a culture of equality, diversity and inclusion in the workplace, including the undertaking of appropriate training as and when asked to do so; Desirable • • Experience of leading research programmes, including setting the strategic direction Experience of providing specialist advice to external industry, universities, or research councils Pre-employment screening Standard checks If you are offered the post, the offer will be subject to standard pre-employment checks. You will be asked to provide: proof of your right-to-work in the UK; proof of your identity; and (if we haven’t done so already) we will contact the referees you have nominated. You will also be asked to complete a health declaration so that you can tell us about any health conditions or disabilities for which you may need us to make appropriate adjustments. Please read the candidate notes on the University’s pre-employment screening procedures. How to apply Applications are made through our e-recruitment system and you will find all the information you need about how to apply on our Jobs website. Your application will be judged solely on the basis of how you demonstrate that you meet the selection criteria stated in the job description. As part of your application you will be asked to provide details of two referees and indicate whether we can contact them now. You will be asked to upload a CV and a supporting statement. The supporting statement must explain how you meet each of the selection criteria for the post using examples of your skills and experience. This may include experience gained in employment, education, or during career breaks (such as time out to care for dependants). In previous version – now moved? Please upload your CV and supporting statement as PDF files with your name and the Snr Research Fellow Job Description – March 2025 7 document type in the filename. All applications must be received by midday UK time on the closing date stated in the online advertisement. If you currently work for the University please note that: - as part of the referencing process, we will contact your current department to confirm basic employment details including reason for leaving although employees may hold multiple part-time posts, they may not hold more than the equivalent of a full time post. If you are offered this post, and accepting it would take you over the equivalent of full-time hours, you will be expected to resign from, or reduce hours in, your other posts(s) before starting work in the new post. Information for priority candidates A priority candidate is a University employee who is seeking redeployment because they have been advised that they are at risk of redundancy, or on grounds of illhealth/disability. Priority candidates are issued with a redeployment letter by their employing departments. If you are a priority candidate, please ensure that you attach your redeployment letter to your application (or email it to the contact address on the advert if the application form used for the vacancy does not allow attachments). If you need help Help and support is available from the HR Systems Recruitment support webpage. If you require any further assistance please email the Recruitment Support team. 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Snr Research Fellow Job Description – March 2025 8 The University’s policy on retirement The University operates an Employer Justified Retirement Age (EJRA) for very senior research posts at grade RSIV/D35 and clinical equivalents E62 and E82, which with effect from 1 October 2023 will be 30 September before the 70th birthday. The justification for this is explained at: https://hr.admin.ox.ac.uk/the-ejra. For existing employees on these grades, any employment beyond the retirement age is subject to approval through the procedures: https://hr.admin.ox.ac.uk/the-ejra. There is no normal or fixed age at which staff in posts at other grades have to retire. Staff at these grades may elect to retire in accordance with the rules of the applicable pension scheme, as may be amended from time to time. Equality of opportunity Entry into employment with the University and progression within employment will be determined only by personal merit and the application of criteria which are related to the duties of each particular post and the relevant salary structure. In all cases, ability to perform the job will be the primary consideration. No applicant or member of staff shall be discriminated against because of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. The University and colleges welcome applications from candidates who have a disability or long-term health condition and is committed to providing long term support. The University’s disability advisor can provide support to applicants with a disability, please see https://edu.admin.ox.ac.uk/disability-support for details. Please let us know if you need any adjustments to the recruitment process, including the provision of these documents in large print, audio or other formats. If we invite you for interviews, we will ask whether you require any particular arrangements at the interview. The University Access Guide gives details of physical access to University buildings https://www.accessguide.ox.ac.uk/ College Benefits, Terms and Conditions The post will be held in association with Reuben College, and the successful candidate will be appointed to a coterminous Official Fellowship at Reuben College for an initial 5 year period (with mid-term review), with renewal dependent on satisfactory performance in college duties. However, a Fellowship at the College does not itself constitute employment and does not confer any rights to employment with the University. Fellows are required to inform the President and Senior Tutor of the College if they are given notice under their University contract of employment: any Fellowship will expire automatically on the same dates as the expiry of a contract of employment with the University. The postholder will receive the following College benefits: • An annual allowance (of currently £3,000 p.a.). This can currently be paid either directly (for non-Tier 2 postholders only) and thus will be taxable, or as a research allowance (to support, for example, conferences, events, or research costs). • Subsidised dining and luncheon rights (in accordance with the facilities available at the time). Snr Research Fellow Job Description – March 2025 9 • The right to bring guests to college meals, subject to capacity, and at their own costs. • Membership of the Common Room. Benefits will continue as normal during any period of family leave, or sickness absence but will be suspended for the period of any research or other leave (excepting the above) during which the postholder elects not to fulfil their college duties. All decisions in these regards will be taken by the President in consultation with the Senior Tutor, with a view to promoting fairness and consistency of treatment amongst the Fellows. As an Official Fellow, the postholder will be a member of the College’s Governing Body and is required to hold the Fellowship under the terms of the College Statutes and By-laws in force. All Fellows are thus bound by the relevant policies and procedures of the College as published on the College’s website and in internal directories and the College has the right to terminate any Fellowship with immediate effect if these are not adhered to. Fellows may not hold a Governing Body Fellowship at any other college concurrently with their Fellowship at the College. However, since the College is at present a Society of the University, it does not hold charitable status in its own right, and so Reuben College Fellows are not charitable trustees of the College. Snr Research Fellow Job Description – March 2025 10 Benefits of working at the University Employee benefits University employees enjoy 38 days’ paid holiday, generous pension schemes, travel discounts, and a variety of professional development opportunities. Our range of other employee benefits and discounts also includes free entry to the Botanic Gardens and University colleges, and discounts at University museums. University Club and sports facilities Membership of the University Club is free for all University staff. The University Club offers social, sporting, and hospitality facilities. Staff can also use the University Sports Centre on Iffley Road at discounted rates, including a fitness centre, powerlifting room, and swimming pool. Information for staff new to Oxford If you are relocating to Oxfordshire from overseas or elsewhere in the UK, the University's Welcome Service website includes practical information about settling in the area, including advice on relocation, accommodation, and local schools. There is also a visa loan scheme to cover the costs of UK visa applications for staff and their dependents. Family-friendly benefits We are a family-friendly employer with one of the most generous family leave schemes in the Higher Education sector (see https://hr.web.ox.ac.uk/family-leave). Our Childcare Services team provides guidance and support on childcare provision, and offers a range of high-quality childcare options at affordable prices for staff. In addition to 5 University nurseries, we partner with a number of local providers to offer in excess of 450 full time nursery places to our staff. Eligible parents are able to pay for childcare through salary sacrifice, further reducing costs. See https://childcare.admin.ox.ac.uk/. Disabled staff We are committed to supporting members of staff with disabilities or long-term health conditions. For further details, including information about how to make contact, in confidence, with the University’s Staff Disability Advisor, see the Disability Support webpages. Staff networks The University has a number of staff networks including the Oxford Research Staff Society, BME staff network, LGBT+ staff network and a disabled staff network. You can find more information on the Equality and Diversity at Oxford webpages. The University of Oxford Newcomers' Club The University of Oxford Newcomers' Club is an organisation run by volunteers that aims to assist the partners of new staff settle into Oxford, and provides them with an opportunity to meet people and make connections in the local area. 11
* PREVIOUS APPLICANTS NEED NOT APPLY* The Nuffield Department of Population Health undertakes world-leading research into long term, chronic health conditions, operating large-scale long-term studies and projects to identify the causes, prevention and treatment of diseases that result in avoidable suffering for millions of people around the world. The administrative teams are closely integrated within the department and work with all levels of staff who are committed to the research and teaching undertaken. We are seeking to appoint an experienced Senior HR Officer to provide a high-quality professional HR service to academics, researchers and administrators within the Department. The Department currently has approximately 700 employees who are supported by 3 Senior HR Officers. Working within a friendly and collaborative team of 10 HR staff, you will be the main HR contact for circa 300 employees and will be responsible for providing wide-ranging HR support across the complete employee lifecycle. This includes managing recruitment campaigns, overseeing casework and providing employee relations advice and support. This is a varied and busy role that requires the ability to balance multiple priorities and work to tight deadlines, form strong trusted relationships and have a common-sense approach. We are looking for someone with a strong background in HR, and who is self-motivated and able to work independently and collaboratively. To be considered for the role you will hold a degree or equivalent, be qualified to CIPD graduate level or above and have proven experience of managing a human resources operation in a complex organisation. In return we offer an excellent benefits package including: 38 days annual leave (pro rata for part time) Hybrid working An excellent contributory pension scheme Childcare services Family leave schemes Cycle and electric car loan schemes Employee Assistance Programme Membership to social and sports clubs Discounted bus travel and travel loans Daily (weekday) contribution towards lunch purchased in the BDI/OxPop Buildings Twice weekly coffee and cake mornings, and social events throughout the year This role is based in Oxford, and offered on a full-time basis (part time considered). It is a fixed term post for 2 years in the first instance. The closing date for applications is noon on 14th May 2025 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.
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Job description Job title Senior Researcher – SHARE project Division Medical Sciences Division Department Oxford Population Health (Nuffield Department of Population Health, University of Oxford) Location Old Road Campus, Headington, Oxford, OX3 7LF Grade and salary Grade 8: £48,235 - £57,255 per annum (including including Oxford University weighting) Hours Full time (part-time considered) Contract type Fixed-term until 20 April 2028 Vacancy reference 178536 Senior Researcher – SHARE project job description, March 2025 1 About Oxford Population Health Oxford Population Health (the Nuffield Department of Population Health) provides an excellent environment for multi-disciplinary research and teaching and for professional and support staff. We work together to answer some of the most important questions about the causes, prevention and treatment of disease. The Department has around 900 staff, students and academic visitors working in a number of world-renowned population health research groups, including the Clinical Trial Service Unit and Epidemiological Studies Unit (CTSU), the Cancer Epidemiology Unit (CEU), the National Perinatal Epidemiology Unit (NPEU) and other groups working on public health, health economics, ethics and health record linkage. It is also a key partner in the Oxford University’s Big Data Institute. In the 2021 Research Excellence Framework (REF), 96% of the research submitted to Unit of Assessment 2: Public Health, Health Services and Primary Care, was ranked either 4* (world-leading in terms of originality, significance and rigour) or 3* (internationally excellent in terms of originality, significance and rigour). This comprised research from Oxford Population Health and research from the Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences. We scored particularly well for having an environment that is conducive to producing research of world-leading quality and enabling outstanding impact, in terms of its vitality and sustainability. In addition to its research activities, the Department is home to the MSc in Global Health Science and Epidemiology, the MSc in Clinical Trials, and a variety of short courses. Students also come to undertake research for DPhil degrees. Teaching is provided for undergraduates reading for Medicine and for public health doctors in specialist training. For more information please visit the Oxford Population Health website. About the Medical Sciences Division The Medical Sciences Division is an internationally recognised centre of excellence for biomedical and clinical research and teaching, and the largest academic division in the University of Oxford. World-leading programmes, housed in state-of-the-art facilities, cover the full range of scientific endeavour from the molecule to the population. With our NHS partners we also foster the highest possible standards in patient care. For more information please visit the Medical Sciences Division website. About the University of Oxford Welcome to the University of Oxford. We aim to lead the world in research and education for the benefit of society both in the UK and globally. Oxford’s researchers engage with academic, commercial and cultural partners across the world to stimulate high-quality research and enable innovation through a broad range of social, policy and economic impacts. We believe our strengths lie both in empowering individuals and teams to address fundamental questions of global significance, while providing all our staff with a welcoming and inclusive workplace that enables everyone to develop and do their best Senior Researcher – SHARE project job description, March 2025 2 work. Recognising that diversity is our strength, vital for innovation and creativity, we aspire to build a truly diverse community which values and respects every individual’s unique contribution. While we have long traditions of scholarship, we are also forward-looking, creative and cutting-edge. Oxford is one of Europe's most entrepreneurial universities and we rank first in the UK for university spin-outs, and in recent years we have spun out 15-20 new companies every year. We are also recognised as leaders in support for social enterprise. Join us and you will find a unique, democratic and international community, a great range of staff benefits and access to a vibrant array of cultural activities in the beautiful city of Oxford. For more information please visit the Oxford University website. Ethox Centre The Ethox Centre is an internationally-recognised multidisciplinary bioethics research centre located within Oxford Population Health in the University of Oxford. It is situated at the University’s Old Road Campus, giving it ready access to major medical research institutes such as the Clinical Trials Service Unit, the Centre for Tropical Medicine and Global Health, and the NIHR Oxford Biomedical Research Centre. In addition to these groups, the Centre also has strong links with other university departments and units, including the Oxford Neuroscience, Ethics and Society Group (in the Department of Psychiatry); the Oxford Uehiro Centre for Practical Ethics (in the Philosophy Faculty); and the Oxford Centre for History of Science, Medicine and Technology (in the History Faculty). Internationally, Ethox has close collaborative partnerships with the Berman Institute of Bioethics at Johns Hopkins University, and with the ethics and community engagement teams at the Wellcome Africa and Asia Research Programmes in Kenya, Malawi, South Africa, Thailand, and Vietnam, The Ethox Centre has a staff of around 50 researchers, postgraduate students and administrators and enjoys a regular flow of international researchers of a very high calibre through its international research links. The Centre’s Director is Professor Michael Parker. The Ethox Centre aims to improve ethical standards in healthcare practice and in medical research through education, research, and the provision of ethics support to health professionals and medical researchers. The Centre aims in all its activities to be close to practice and seeks to engage with ethical issues faced by real world actors in real world settings. An implication of this is that particular value is placed on approaches to research bringing together empirical social science research and ethical analysis. The Centre’s research activities focus on four areas: global health ethics; clinical ethics; research ethics; and population health ethics. For more information please visit: http://www.ethox.ox.ac.uk The role Applications are invited for a 3 year Senior Researcher position to work on the Wellcome-funded SHARE project (Environmentally Sustainable Health Research) at the Ethox Centre in Oxford. The SHARE project is a large multi-national project applying a Senior Researcher – SHARE project job description, March 2025 3 critical, but constructive, lens to the tools developed to encourage and enable more environmentally sustainable health research. Principle investigators in the project are Prof Federica Lucivero (University of Oxford), Dr Gabrielle Samuel (King’s College London), and Dr Manjulika Vaz (St John’s Institute, Bangalore). Collaborators on the project will lead case studies in Kenya, Ghana and Brazil. The post holder will be a member of the Ethox Centre and will report to Professor Federica Lucivero. They will be responsible for a workpackage of the project aiming at developing a conceptual and normative framework that supports context-sensitive, just, systems-focused and reflexive environmentally sustainable health research and tool use. This work will be done in collaboration with a research team based in Ghana, working on solidarity and pluriversality. In addition, the role will facilitate knowledge exchange with the strand of the SHARE project undertaking empirical research into tool use and actively contribute to the strand co-designing practical resources with research communities. The post holder will also provide guidance to junior members of the research group including research assistants, and/or project volunteers. Responsibilities  Develop research questions and conduct individual research working theories from a variety of sources, reviewing and refining theories as appropriate in collaboration with the research team in Ghana and generate original ideas by building on existing concepts.  Agree clear task objectives and organise junior members of the team across different sites.  Regularly writing research articles at a national level for peer-reviewed journals, book chapters, and reviews. Present papers at national conferences, and lead seminars to disseminate research findings.  Using their networks to bring together senior academics.  Collaborating with other researchers in the team conducting qualitative data collection by supporting the analysis of data.  Participating in project coordination and knowledge exchange meetings throughout the SHARE project and assisting with administration duties.  Co-conducting workshops with research communities and public engagement professionals and analysing the workshop findings to co-produce resources that enable health researchers globally to constructively, but critically reflect on tool use.  Contributing to additional resources – including webinars and video case studies of best practice - for the research community of practice being built during the SHARE project.  Develop ideas for generating research income, and present detailed research proposals to senior researchers.  Represent the research group at external meetings/seminars, either with other members of the group or alone.  Participate actively in public engagement activities of the Ethox Centre. Senior Researcher – SHARE project job description, March 2025 4  To contribute, as required to the wider academic activities of the Nuffield Department of Population Health (including teaching, student mentoring or supervision, and assessment) and to participate in appropriate training and quality assurance processes for such roles. The above list is not exhaustive and the role-holder is required to undertake such duties as may reasonably be requested within the scope of the post. All staff are required to act in a professional, cooperative and flexible manner, in line with the requirements of the post. Selection criteria Essential  Hold a PhD in (bio)ethics, philosophy, sociology, anthropology or similar  Substantial relevant post-qualification research experience  Strong publication record and familiarity with health research ethics and/or environmental ethics and/or sustainability literature  Possess sufficient specialist knowledge in the discipline to develop conceptual frameworks (ethical, philosophical, sociological, anthropological)  Experience of applying theoretical/conceptual and normative analysis to empirical data  Proven collaborative working skills  Ability to independently plan and manage a discrete area of a research project  Ability to raise research funds through making grant applications  Proven experience of successful engagement in interdisciplinary projects  Excellent communication skills, including the ability to write for publication, present research proposals and results, and represent the research group at meetings Desirable  Knowledge of health research ecosystem, including clinical trials, wet labs, dry labs  Knowledge and experience of sustainability frameworks in health research – guidelines, accreditation systems etc.  Experience of making grant applications.  Experience of supervising staff.  Skills and experience in using quantitative technical tools to assess sustainability concerns – for example carbon calculators for ICT systems. Pre-employment screening Senior Researcher – SHARE project job description, March 2025 5 Standard checks If you are offered the post, the offer will be subject to standard pre-employment checks. You will be asked to provide: proof of your right-to-work in the UK; proof of your identity; and (if we haven’t done so already) we will contact the referees you have nominated. You will also be asked to complete a health declaration so that you can tell us about any health conditions or disabilities for which you may need us to make appropriate adjustments. Please read the candidate notes on the University’s pre-employment screening procedures. How to apply Applications are made through our e-recruitment system and you will find all the information you need about how to apply on our Jobs website. Your application will be judged solely on the basis of how you demonstrate that you meet the selection criteria stated in the job description. As part of your application you will be asked to provide details of two referees and indicate whether we can contact them now. You will be asked to upload a CV and a supporting statement. The supporting statement must explain how you meet each of the selection criteria for the post using examples of your skills and experience. This may include experience gained in employment, education, or during career breaks (such as time out to care for dependants). Please upload your CV and supporting statement as PDF files with your name and the document type in the filename. All applications must be received by midday UK time on the closing date stated in the online advertisement. Information for priority candidates A priority candidate is a University employee who is seeking redeployment because they have been advised that they are at risk of redundancy, or on grounds of illhealth/disability. Priority candidates are issued with a redeployment letter by their employing departments. If you are a priority candidate, please ensure that you attach your redeployment letter to your application (or email it to the contact address on the advert if the application form used for the vacancy does not allow attachments). If you need help Help and support is available from the HR Systems Recruitment support webpage. If you require any further assistance please email the Recruitment Support team. Senior Researcher – SHARE project job description, March 2025 6 To return to the online application at any stage, please go to the University’s recruitment website. Please note that you will receive an automated email from our e-recruitment system to confirm receipt of your application. Please check your spam/junk mail if you do not receive this email. Important information for candidates Data privacy Please note that any personal data submitted to the University as part of the job application process will be processed in accordance with the GDPR and related UK data protection legislation. For further information, please see the University’s Privacy Notice for Job Applicants. The University’s Policy on Data Protection is available on the University’s Compliance webpages. The University’s policy on retirement The University operates an Employer Justified Retirement Age (EJRA) for very senior research posts at grade RSIV/D35 and clinical equivalents E62 and E82, which with effect from 1 October 2023 will be 30 September before the 70th birthday. The justification for this is explained at: https://hr.admin.ox.ac.uk/the-ejra. For existing employees on these grades, any employment beyond the retirement age is subject to approval through the procedures: https://hr.admin.ox.ac.uk/the-ejra. There is no normal or fixed age at which staff in posts at other grades have to retire. Staff at these grades may elect to retire in accordance with the rules of the applicable pension scheme, as may be amended from time to time. Equality of opportunity Entry into employment with the University and progression within employment will be determined only by personal merit and the application of criteria which are related to the duties of each particular post and the relevant salary structure. In all cases, ability to perform the job will be the primary consideration. No applicant or member of staff shall be discriminated against because of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. Senior Researcher – SHARE project job description, March 2025 7 Benefits of working at the University Employee benefits University employees enjoy 38 days’ paid holiday, generous pension schemes, travel discounts, and a variety of professional development opportunities. Our range of other employee benefits and discounts also includes free entry to the Botanic Gardens and University colleges, and discounts at University museums. University Club and sports facilities Membership of the University Club is free for all University staff. The University Club offers social, sporting, and hospitality facilities. Staff can also use the University Sports Centre on Iffley Road at discounted rates, including a fitness centre, powerlifting room, and swimming pool. Information for staff new to Oxford If you are relocating to Oxfordshire from overseas or elsewhere in the UK, the University's Welcome Service website includes practical information about settling in the area, including advice on relocation, accommodation, and local schools. There is also a visa loan scheme to cover the costs of UK visa applications for staff and their dependents. Family-friendly benefits With one of the most generous family leave schemes in the Higher Education sector, and a range of flexible working options, Oxford aims to be a family-friendly employer. We also subscribe to the Work+Family Space, a service that provides practical advice and support for employees who have caring responsibilities. The service offers a free telephone advice line, and the ability to book emergency back-up care for children, adult dependents and elderly relatives. Childcare The University has excellent childcare services, including five University nurseries as well as University-supported places at many other private nurseries. For full details, including how to apply and the costs, see the Childcare Services webpages. Disabled staff We are committed to supporting members of staff with disabilities or long-term health conditions. For further details, including information about how to make contact, in confidence, with the University’s Staff Disability Advisor, see the Disability Support webpages. Staff networks The University has a number of staff networks including the Oxford Research Staff Society, BME staff network, LGBT+ staff network and a disabled staff network. You can find more information on the Equality and Diversity at Oxford webpages. The University of Oxford Newcomers' Club The University of Oxford Newcomers' Club is an organisation run by volunteers that aims to assist the partners of new staff settle into Oxford, and provides them with an opportunity to meet people and make connections in the local area. 8
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Job description Job title NDPH Trainee Fellowship Division Medical Sciences Division Department Oxford Population Health (Nuffield Department of Population Health, University of Oxford) Location Old Road Campus, Headington, Oxford, OX3 7LF Grade and salary Grade 6.4: £37,630 per annum (including Oxford University Weighting) Hours Full time (Part time considered) Contract type Fixed-term – The expectation is that this post will run from 1 October 2025 to 30 September 2026 Vacancy reference 178817 NDPH Trainee Fellowship job description, April 2025 1 About Oxford Population Health Oxford Population Health (the Nuffield Department of Population Health) provides an excellent environment for multi-disciplinary research and teaching and for professional and support staff. We work together to answer some of the most important questions about the causes, prevention and treatment of disease. The Department has around 1000 staff, students and academic visitors working in a number of world-renowned population health research groups, including the Clinical Trial Service Unit and Epidemiological Studies Unit (CTSU), the Cancer Epidemiology Unit (CEU), the National Perinatal Epidemiology Unit (NPEU) and other groups working on public health, health economics, ethics and health record linkage. It is also a key partner in the Oxford University’s Big Data Institute. In the 2021 Research Excellence Framework (REF), 96% of the research submitted to Unit of Assessment 2: Public Health, Health Services and Primary Care, was ranked either 4* (world-leading in terms of originality, significance and rigour) or 3* (internationally excellent in terms of originality, significance and rigour). This comprised research from Oxford Population Health and research from the Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences. We scored particularly well for having an environment that is conducive to producing research of world-leading quality and enabling outstanding impact, in terms of its vitality and sustainability. In addition to its research activities, the Department is home to the MSc in Global Health Science and Epidemiology, the MSc in Clinical Trials, and a variety of short courses. Students also come to undertake research for DPhil degrees. Teaching is provided for undergraduates reading for Medicine and for public health doctors in specialist training. For more information please visit the Oxford Population Health website. About the Medical Sciences Division The Medical Sciences Division is an internationally recognised centre of excellence for biomedical and clinical research and teaching, and the largest academic division in the University of Oxford. World-leading programmes, housed in state-of-the-art facilities, cover the full range of scientific endeavour from the molecule to the population. With our NHS partners we also foster the highest possible standards in patient care. For more information please visit the Medical Sciences Division website. About the University of Oxford Welcome to the University of Oxford. We aim to lead the world in research and education for the benefit of society both in the UK and globally. Oxford’s researchers engage with academic, commercial and cultural partners across the world to stimulate high-quality research and enable innovation through a broad range of social, policy and economic impacts. We believe our strengths lie both in empowering individuals and teams to address fundamental questions of global significance, while providing all our staff with a welcoming and inclusive workplace that enables everyone to develop and do their best NDPH Trainee Fellowship job description, April 2025 2 work. Recognising that diversity is our strength, vital for innovation and creativity, we aspire to build a truly diverse community which values and respects every individual’s unique contribution. While we have long traditions of scholarship, we are also forward-looking, creative and cutting-edge. Oxford is one of Europe's most entrepreneurial universities and we rank first in the UK for university spin-outs, and in recent years we have spun out 15-20 new companies every year. We are also recognised as leaders in support for social enterprise. Join us and you will find a unique, democratic and international community, a great range of staff benefits and access to a vibrant array of cultural activities in the beautiful city of Oxford. For more information please visit the Oxford University website. NDPH Fellowship Scheme The aims of The Nuffield Department of Population Health include producing high quality population health research of benefit worldwide and to provide an excellent training environment for researchers to continue this work into the future. The department’s training programme starts with the teaching of medical students and includes two taught Masters programmes - Global Health Science and Epidemiology (in-person) and Clinical Trials (parttime online), a doctoral programme in Population Health and training for public health specialists. We have extended the training opportunities for researchers with the establishment of a Fellowship Programme for scientists. There are three NDPH fellowships which may be awarded as part of this scheme: Trainee Fellowships, Early Career Research Fellowships and Intermediate Fellowships. The Trainee Fellowship is awarded for one year and is aimed at MSc graduates who wish to apply for a DPhil in Population Health. The research will need to be in an area of population health research that is being led by an NDPH supervisor. For examples of potential projects, please review the 2025 DPhil project list and then contact one of the listed supervisors to enquire whether the project is still available and to disucss adapting the project to the oneyear fellowship Responsibilities We are seeking enthusiastic individuals to contribute to a research project that will enhance Population Health research in Oxford. • • • • • • • • Manage own research and administrative activities, within guidelines provided by senior colleagues Contribute to wider project planning, including the design of research materials and ideas for new research projects Select, follow, and adapt specialist methodologies to confirm or refute theories, and identify suitable alternatives where information or research material is restricted Undertake comprehensive and systematic literature reviews Gather and analyse qualitative and/or quantitative data from a variety of sources Write up the results for publication in peer-reviewed journals or for presentation at conferences or public meetings Contribute to research publications, book chapters and reviews Responsible for the day-to-day administration of the research project NDPH Trainee Fellowship job description, April 2025 3 • • • Represent the research group at external meetings/seminars, either with other members of the group or alone Contribute to discussions and share research findings with colleagues in partner institutions, and research groups Attend training courses and further develop scientific writing skills by preparing a proposal (such as a DPhil proposal or a pump-priming proposal). The above list is not exhaustive and the role-holder is required to undertake such duties as may reasonably be requested within the scope of the post. All staff are required to act in a professional, cooperative and flexible manner, in line with the requirements of the post. Selection criteria Essential • • • • • • • Masters in medical statistics, epidemiology or a closely related field involving substantial training in statistics Planning to apply for a DPhil in Population Health in 2025 Ability to manage own research and administrative activities Experience writing version-controlled, well-documented code Experience with visualization and statistical analysis of data Excellent communication skills, including the ability to write text that can be published, present data at conferences, and represent the research group at meetings Experience of following and adapting methodologies Desirable • • Experience of contributing to research publications Experience of working in a research team and contributing ideas for new research projects Pre-employment screening Standard checks If you are offered the post, the offer will be subject to standard pre-employment checks. You will be asked to provide: proof of your right-to-work in the UK; proof of your identity; and (if we haven’t done so already) we will contact the referees you have nominated. If you have previously worked for the University we will also verify key information such as your dates of employment and reason for leaving your previous role with the department/unit where you worked. You will also be asked to complete a health declaration so that you can tell us about any health conditions or disabilities for which you may need us to make appropriate adjustments. Please read the candidate notes on the University’s pre-employment screening procedures at: https://www.jobs.ox.ac.uk/pre-employment-checks How to apply Applications are made through our e-recruitment system and you will find all the information you need about how to apply on our Jobs website. NDPH Trainee Fellowship job description, April 2025 4 Your application will be judged solely on the basis of how you demonstrate that you meet the selection criteria stated in the job description. As part of your application you will be asked to provide details of two referees and indicate whether we can contact them now. You will also be asked to upload a CV and a supporting statement. The supporting statement should explain your interest in the Fellowship and how you meet the selection criteria for the post using examples of your skills and experience. This may include experience gained in employment, education, or during career breaks (such as time out to care for dependants). You are required to select a research project from the list (2025 DPhil project list) and complete and submit the ‘Research Plan Template – Trainee Fellows’ form which can be downloaded by clicking the link at the bottom of the advert. Please ensure each section is completed and please note that each section has a word limit. Your responses should give an overview of the project, an explanation of how the research will enhance Population Health research in Oxford and your future career plan. Please upload your CV, supporting statement and research plan as PDF files with your name and the document type in the filename. All applications must be received by midday UK time on the closing date stated in the online advertisement. If you currently work for the University please note that: - as part of the referencing process, we will contact your current department to confirm basic employment details including reason for leaving although employees may hold multiple part-time posts, they may not hold more than the equivalent of a full time post. If you are offered this post, and accepting it would take you over the equivalent of full-time hours, you will be expected to resign from, or reduce hours in, your other posts(s) before starting work in the new post. Information for priority candidates A priority candidate is a University employee who is seeking redeployment because they have been advised that they are at risk of redundancy, or on grounds of illhealth/disability. Priority candidates are issued with a redeployment letter by their employing departments. If you are a priority candidate, please ensure that you attach your redeployment letter to your application (or email it to the contact address on the advert if the application form used for the vacancy does not allow attachments). NDPH Trainee Fellowship job description, April 2025 5 If you need help Help and support is available from the HR Systems Recruitment support webpage. If you require any further assistance please email the Recruitment Support team. To return to the online application at any stage, please go to the University’s recruitment website. Please note that you will receive an automated email from our e-recruitment system to confirm receipt of your application. Please check your spam/junk mail if you do not receive this email. Important information for candidates Data privacy Please note that any personal data submitted to the University as part of the job application process will be processed in accordance with the GDPR and related UK data protection legislation. For further information, please see the University’s Privacy Notice for Job Applicants. The University’s Policy on Data Protection is available on the University’s Compliance webpages. The University’s policy on retirement The University operates an Employer Justified Retirement Age (EJRA) for very senior research posts at grade RSIV/D35 and clinical equivalents E62 and E82, which with effect from 1 October 2023 will be 30 September before the 70th birthday. The justification for this is explained at: https://hr.admin.ox.ac.uk/the-ejra. For existing employees on these grades, any employment beyond the retirement age is subject to approval through the procedures: https://hr.admin.ox.ac.uk/the-ejra. There is no normal or fixed age at which staff in posts at other grades have to retire. Staff at these grades may elect to retire in accordance with the rules of the applicable pension scheme, as may be amended from time to time. Equality of opportunity Entry into employment with the University and progression within employment will be determined only by personal merit and the application of criteria which are related to the duties of each particular post and the relevant salary structure. In all cases, ability to perform the job will be the primary consideration. No applicant or member of staff shall be discriminated against because of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. NDPH Trainee Fellowship job description, April 2025 6 Benefits of working at the University Employee benefits University employees enjoy 38 days’ paid holiday, generous pension schemes, flexible working options, travel discounts including salary sacrifice schemes for bicycles and electric cars and other discounts. Staff can access a huge range of personal and professional development opportunities. See https://hr.admin.ox.ac.uk/staff-benefits Employee Assistance Programme As part of our wellbeing offering staff get free access to Health Assured, a confidential employee assistance programme, available 24/7 for 365 days a year. Find out more https://staff.admin.ox.ac.uk/health-assured-eap University Club and sports facilities Membership of the University Club is free for University staff. It offers social, sporting, and hospitality facilities. Staff can also use the University Sports Centre on Iffley Road at discounted rates, including a fitness centre, powerlifting room, and swimming pool. See www.club.ox.ac.uk and https://www.sport.ox.ac.uk/. Information for staff new to Oxford If you are relocating to Oxfordshire from overseas or elsewhere in the UK, the University's Welcome Service includes practical information about settling in the area, including advice on relocation, accommodation, and local schools. See https://welcome.ox.ac.uk/ There is also a visa loan scheme to cover the costs of UK visa applications for staff and their dependants. See https://staffimmigration.admin.ox.ac.uk/visa-loan-scheme Family-friendly benefits We are a family-friendly employer with one of the most generous family leave schemes in the Higher Education sector (see https://hr.web.ox.ac.uk/family-leave). Our Childcare Services team provides guidance and support on childcare provision, and offers a range of high-quality childcare options at affordable prices for staff. In addition to 5 University nurseries, we partner with a number of local providers to offer in excess of 450 full time nursery places to our staff. Eligible parents are able to pay for childcare through salary sacrifice, further reducing costs. See https://childcare.admin.ox.ac.uk/. Supporting disability and health-related issues (inc menopause) We are committed to supporting members of staff with disabilities or long-term health conditions, including those experiencing negative effects of menopause. Information about the University’s Staff Disability Advisor, is at https://edu.admin.ox.ac.uk/disability-support. For information about how we support those going through menopause see https://hr.admin.ox.ac.uk/menopause-guidance Staff networks The University has a number of staff networks including for research staff, BME staff, LGBT+ staff, disabled staff network and those going through menopause. Find out more at https://edu.admin.ox.ac.uk/networks The University of Oxford Newcomers' Club The University of Oxford Newcomers' Club is run by volunteers that aims to assist the partners of new staff settle into Oxford, and provides them with an opportunity to meet people and make connections in the local area. See www.newcomers.ox.ac.uk. Research staff The Researcher Hub supports all researchers on fixed-term contracts. They aim to help you settle in comfortably, make connections, grow as a person, extend your research expertise and approach your next career step with confidence. 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Administrative Assistant for Wearable Sensors
The Nuffield Department of Population Health (NDPH) contains world renowned population health research groups and provides an excellent environment for multi-disciplinary research and teaching. We are looking for a researcher to drive the preparation and analysis of new and existing large-scale wearable sensor datasets. You will be an integral member of the wearables group based at Oxford, led by Aiden Doherty. There will be exciting opportunities to collect new device validation datasets with accompanying validation measurements of activities of daily living (wearable cameras). To be considered, you will hold, or be close to completion of a DPhil/PhD in wearable sensors or a closely related field and possess sufficient specialist knowledge in the discipline to work within established research programmes. You will also have the ability to manage own academic research and associated activities. This is a full time, fixed term post (part time considered) until 30 April 2026. The closing date for applications is noon on Monday 28 April 2025. You will be required to upload a CV and a cover letter as part of your online application. The cover letter should clearly describe how you meet each of the selection criteria listed in the job description.
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Based at Oxford Population Health (Nuffield Department of Population Health), the Demographic Science Unit (DSU) is at the forefront of demographic research that aids society, government and industry. The DSU is home to the Leverhulme Centre for Demographic Science, an interdisciplinary research centre funded by the Leverhulme Trust and directed by Professor Melinda Mills which aims to disrupt and realign how we measure and model populations by infusing new types of data, methods and unconventional approaches to tackle the most challenging demographic problems of our time. We are seeking a postdoctoral researcher to contribute to the UKRI funded project. You will have the opportunity to focus on research at the intersection of both social and biological determinants of fertility behaviour, with a heavy emphasis on maternal and reproductive health. You will responsible for managing your own academic research and administrative activities, adapting existing and developing new research methodologies and collaborate in the preparation of research publications. To be considered you will hold or be close to completion of a PhD/DPhil in Demography, Sociology, Economics, Statistics, Public/Population Health, Geography, Global Affairs, or a related field, possess sufficient specialist knowledge in the discipline to work within established research programmes, experience writing computer code in Stata and/or R for data analysis and visualisation and have excellent communication skills. This is post is full-time, fixed term post for 2 years. The closing date for applications is noon on 9 May 2025. You will be required to upload a CV and a cover letter as part of your online application. The cover letter should clearly describe how you meet each of the selection criteria listed in the job description.
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We have an exciting opportunity for a health data scientist to work on a disease of poverty and big data. We are seeking a well-organised individual with a strong interest in programming, data analyses, and quality control. You will be responsible for helping to manage the unique, highly dimensional data (spatial-temporal, images, biomedical datasets, etc.) generated from the SchistoTrack Cohort in Uganda. You will supply support through data wrangling, programming, and data analyses to the wider Oxford and Uganda teams. This post provides an exciting opportunity to work with diverse data types, address pressing issues affecting some of the poorest individuals worldwide, and to gain rigorous research skills by joining a multi-disciplinary team employing quantitative approaches to novel biomedical problems. To be considered, you must hold a strong degree in life sciences, mathematics, or a related computational subject such as computer science, physics, or engineering to the level of MSc. You will have experience of using R or Python for data manipulation, and statistical analysis or machine learning. You will be required to upload a CV and a cover letter as part of your online application. The cover letter should clearly describe how you meet each of the selection criteria listed in the job description. Informal enquires should be addressed to Dr Goylette Chami (Goylette.chami@ndph.ox.ac.uk). Further particulars, including details of how to apply, can be obtained from the document below. This is a full time, fixed term post for 1 year. The closing date for applications is noon on Monday 12 May 2025.
Research Grade 7: £38,674 - £46,913 per annum (including Oxford Weighting Allowance)
The Ethox Centre is an internationally-recognised multidisciplinary bioethics research centre located within Oxford Population Health in the University of Oxford. It is situated at the University’s Old Road Campus, giving it ready access to major medical research institutes such as the Clinical Trials Service Unit, the Centre for Tropical Medicine and Global Health, and the NIHR Oxford Biomedical Research Centre. We are seeking a Senior Researcher to work on the Wellcome-funded SHARE project (Environmentally Sustainable Health Research) at the Ethox Centre. You will be responsible for a workpackage of the project aiming at developing a conceptual and normative framework that supports context-sensitive, just, systems-focused and reflexive environmentally sustainable health research and tool use. You will facilitate knowledge exchange with the strand of the SHARE project undertaking empirical research into tool use and actively contribute to the strand co-designing practical resources with research communities. To be considered, you will hold a PhD in (bio)ethics, philosophy, sociology, anthropology or similar. You will have experience with applying conceptual reflection to empirical data. You will have substantial relevant post- qualification research experience and a strong publication record. You will have excellent communication skills, including the ability to write for publication, present research proposals and results, and represent the research group at meetings. This is a full time (part time considered), fixed term post until 20 April 2028. The closing date for applications is noon on 30 April 2025. You will be required to upload a CV and a cover letter as part of your online application. The cover letter should clearly describe how you meet each of the selection criteria listed in the job description.
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Current vacancies at the University of Oxford
Research Grade 7: £38,674 – £46,913 per annum (including Oxford University Weighting)
Postdoctoral Molecular Epidemiologist JD 178580
The Nuffield Department of Population Health (NDPH) contains world-renowned population health research groups and provides an excellent environment for multi-disciplinary research and teaching. The NDPH Fellowship programme is intended to support suitably experienced individuals to develop an independent research area which will enhance Population Health research in Oxford. You will be responsible for your own research project within a wider research programme. Intermediate Fellowships are awarded for 3 years and funding will be provided to support research programme costs, including a research assistant if required. Applicants should have a relevant PhD, significant postdoctoral experience, a clear, feasible and relevant research plan and be an author of high impact papers. The position is full-time (part-time considered) and fixed term for 3 years. The closing date for applications is 12.00 noon on 2 June 2025.
The Nuffield Department of Population Health (NDPH) contains world-renowned population health research groups and provides an excellent environment for multi-disciplinary research and teaching. The NDPH Fellowship programme is intended to support suitably experienced individuals to develop an independent research area which will enhance Population Health research in Oxford. Under the guidance of senior colleagues, you will carry out individual and/or collaborative research activity within a wider research programme. Trainee Fellowships are awarded for 1 year and you will contribute to a research project that will enhance Population Health research in Oxford. Applicants should have an MSc in a subject relevant to Population Health (e.g. medical statistics, epidemiology, health economics, sociology, demography, bioethics) and be planning to apply for a DPhil in Population Health in 2025. The position is full-time (part-time considered) and fixed term for 1 year. The closing date for applications is 12.00 noon on 2 June 2025.
Based at Oxford Population Health (Nuffield Department of Population Health), the Demographic Science Unit (DSU) is at the forefront of demographic research that aids society, government and industry. The DSU is home to the Leverhulme Centre for Demographic Science, an interdisciplinary research centre funded by the Leverhulme Trust and directed by Professor Melinda Mills which aims to disrupt and realign how we measure and model populations by infusing new types of data, methods and unconventional approaches to tackle the most challenging demographic problems of our time. You will lead and develop innovative research in the area of geospatial and digital health, demography and pandemic preparedness. You will also enhance and innovate on an existing geospatial database and interactive dashboard with geospatial GIS data and supervise junior staff in this area. To be considered for the role you will hold a Ph.D/D.Phil in Population Health, Demography, Spatial Epidemiology, Geography, Statistics, Data Science, or other relevant discipline, as well as have substantial relevant post- qualification research experience. This is post is full-time, fixed term post for 3 years. The closing date for applications is noon on 28 April 2025. You will be required to upload a CV and a cover letter as part of your online application. The cover letter should clearly describe how you meet each of the selection criteria listed in the job description.
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Research Grade 8: £48,235 - £57,255 per annum (including including Oxford University weighting)
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The Nuffield Department of Population Health undertakes world-leading research into long term, chronic health conditions, operating large-scale long-term studies and projects to identify the causes, prevention and treatment of diseases that result in avoidable suffering for millions of people around the world. The administrative teams are closely integrated within the department and work with all levels of staff who are committed to the research and teaching undertaken. We are seeking to appoint an experienced Research Finance Manager to provide a high-quality, professional research finance service to academics, researchers, and administrators within the Nuffield Department of Population Health (NDPH). The Department manages a large and complex research portfolio with approximately 300 active grants, many exceeding £1 million in value, and processes around 300 grant-related applications annually. Working within a collaborative and supportive administrative team, you will play a pivotal role in managing the Department’s research grants operation. You will be the main point of contact for all aspects of pre- and post-award grant management and will be responsible for ensuring effective and compliant financial administration across the research lifecycle. This includes providing expert guidance on grant applications, overseeing the financial management of awarded grants, and supporting contract negotiations and collaboration agreements. You will lead a team of 10 Senior Finance Officers and Finance Officers, ensuring the delivery of high-quality support and service improvements. Reporting directly to the Deputy Head of Finance, you will also work closely with the Accounts and Personnel Teams. This is a varied and senior role that requires a strong background in research administration, excellent organisational skills, and the ability to work across a wide range of complex projects. You will need to balance strategic oversight with hands-on involvement and bring a common-sense approach to problem-solving in a dynamic, research-focused environment. To be considered for the role, you should have a degree (or equivalent experience) and a proven background in administration and business management within an academic setting, including direct line management, staff recruitment and development. You must also possess a strong understanding of research grant costing and accounting, with expertise in managing budgets and grants, as well as proficiency in financial spreadsheets and databases. In return we offer an excellent benefits package including: * 38 days annual leave (pro rata for part time) * Hybrid working * An excellent contributory pension scheme * Childcare services * Family leave schemes * Cycle and electric car loan schemes * Employee Assistance Programme * Membership to social and sports clubs * Discounted bus travel and travel loans * Daily (weekday) contribution towards lunch purchased in the BDI/OxPop Buildings * Twice weekly coffee and cake mornings, and social events throughout the year This role is based in Oxford, and offered on a full-time basis (part time considered). It is a fixed term post for 3 years in the first instance. The closing date for applications is **noon on 21st May 2025.** 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.**
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Research Grade 6: £34,982 - £40,855 (including Oxford Weighting Allowance)
As part of the Oxford Martin School Digital Pandemic Preparedness Programme and the Leverhulme Centre for Demographic Science (LCDS), Nuffield Department of Population Health (NDPH) are recruiting a Postdoctoral Researcher in Digital Pandemic Preparedness. The post holder will manage and carry out research in digital pandemic preparedness by leveraging multiple types of personal digital and real-world data (behavioural, demographic, economic, disease, biological, environmental) – with ethics, privacy and public trust at the core. You will be responsible for publishing research articles, communicating results at national and international conferences, managing your own academic research, and developing and collaborating on projects and writing funding applications. You will also play a key role participating within the Oxford Martin School Digital Pandemic Preparedness Programme (https://www.oxfordmartin.ox.ac.uk/digital-pandemic-preparedness), the Leverhulme Centre for Demographic Science (https://www.demography.ox.ac.uk) and link with the Pandemic Sciences Institute (https://www.psi.ox.ac.uk). To be considered, you will hold or be close to completion of a PhD/DPhil in Demography, Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, Epidemiology, Public Health or related discipline. You will have relevant experience in working with different types of personal and/or real-world digital data and/or pandemic or emergency preparedness modelling and consideration of ethical and privacy aspects. This is a full time (part-time considered), fixed term post for 3 years. The closing date for applications is noon on 16 May 2025. You will be required to upload a CV and a cover letter as part of your online application. The cover letter should clearly describe how you meet each of the selection criteria listed in the job description.
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Job description Job title Postdoctoral Molecular Epidemiologist Division Medical Sciences Division Department Oxford Population Health (Nuffield Department of Population Health, University of Oxford) Location Old Road Campus, Headington, Oxford, OX3 7LF Hybrid working available (up to 40% of hours can be worked remotely) Grade and salary Grade 7: £38,674 - £46,913 per annum (including Oxford Weighting Allowance) Hours Full time (part time considered) Contract type Fixed term 2 years Reporting to Dr Pang Yao Vacancy reference 178580 Postdoctoral Molecular Epidemiologist job description, March 2025 1 About Oxford Population Health Oxford Population Health (the Nuffield Department of Population Health) provides an excellent environment for multi-disciplinary research and teaching and for professional and support staff. We work together to answer some of the most important questions about the causes, prevention and treatment of disease. The Department has around 1000 staff, students and academic visitors working in a number of world-renowned population health research groups, including the Clinical Trial Service Unit and Epidemiological Studies Unit (CTSU), the Cancer Epidemiology Unit (CEU), the National Perinatal Epidemiology Unit (NPEU) and other groups working on public health, health economics, ethics and health record linkage. It is also a key partner in the Oxford University’s Big Data Institute. In the 2021 Research Excellence Framework (REF), 96% of the research submitted to Unit of Assessment 2: Public Health, Health Services and Primary Care, was ranked either 4* (world-leading in terms of originality, significance and rigour) or 3* (internationally excellent in terms of originality, significance and rigour). This comprised research from Oxford Population Health and research from the Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences. We scored particularly well for having an environment that is conducive to producing research of world-leading quality and enabling outstanding impact, in terms of its vitality and sustainability. In addition to its research activities, the Department is home to the MSc in Global Health Science and Epidemiology, the MSc in Clinical Trials, and a variety of short courses. Students also come to undertake research for DPhil degrees. Teaching is provided for undergraduates reading for Medicine and for public health doctors in specialist training. For more information please visit the Oxford Population Health website. About the Medical Sciences Division The Medical Sciences Division is an internationally recognised centre of excellence for biomedical and clinical research and teaching, and the largest academic division in the University of Oxford. World-leading programmes, housed in state-of-the-art facilities, cover the full range of scientific endeavour from the molecule to the population. With our NHS partners we also foster the highest possible standards in patient care. For more information please visit the Medical Sciences Division website. About the University of Oxford Welcome to the University of Oxford. We aim to lead the world in research and education for the benefit of society both in the UK and globally. Oxford’s researchers engage with academic, commercial and cultural partners across the world to stimulate high-quality research and enable innovation through a broad range of social, policy and economic impacts. We believe our strengths lie both in empowering individuals and teams to address fundamental questions of global significance, while providing all our staff with a welcoming and inclusive workplace that enables everyone to develop and do their best Postdoctoral Molecular Epidemiologist job description, March 2025 2 work. Recognising that diversity is our strength, vital for innovation and creativity, we aspire to build a truly diverse community which values and respects every individual’s unique contribution. While we have long traditions of scholarship, we are also forward-looking, creative and cutting-edge. Oxford is one of Europe's most entrepreneurial universities and we rank first in the UK for university spin-outs, and in recent years we have spun out 15-20 new companies every year. We are also recognised as leaders in support for social enterprise. Join us and you will find a unique, democratic and international community, a great range of staff benefits and access to a vibrant array of cultural activities in the beautiful city of Oxford. For more information please visit the Oxford University website. The role We are seeking a Postdoctoral Molecular Epidemiologist to work on an NDPH Senior Fellowship funded project which seeks to clarify the causal associations and molecular mechanisms linking adiposity with different diseases in diverse populations and to identify potential therapeutic targets. This role provides an exciting opportunity to contribute to a programme of research that assess the causal relevance of plasma proteins with a wide range of health outcomes, identify novel and repurposing drug targets for diseases, and explore the underlying mechanisms of action and predict side-effects of specific protein targets, by leveraging highdimensional big data (e.g. electronic health records, multi-omics and phenotypic) from large prospective biobanks including China Kadoorie Biobank (CKB) and UK Biobank (UKB), and genetics consortia. The post holder will have the opportunity to attend and present at national and international meetings and conferences relevant to the project. They will also be encouraged to develop their own research interests in line with the overall objectives of the project/research group, and have dedicated time and support for individual career development activities. The post holder will work as part of a team under the supervision of the grant holder, and in close collaborations with other epidemiologists and statisticians in the CKB group and other collaborating partners. The post will suit a highly motivated postdoctoral researcher with expertise in quantitative, genetic or molecular epidemiology. The post will be based within the Oxford Population Health (Nuffield Department of Population Health), University of Oxford. Responsibilities  Undertake systematic literature reviews to prioritize research questions, specific pathways and protein targets;  Develop and maintain well-structured and documented statistical analysis plans and data analysis code to ensure quality and reproducibility; Postdoctoral Molecular Epidemiologist job description, March 2025 3  Plan and implement data analyses (including observation, Mendelian randomisation and colocalisation analyses, machine learning) for large-scale high-dimensional data from a variety of sources and to draft scientific reports on research findings;  Carry out and contribute to collaborative projects with colleagues within the research team and in partner institutions and research groups;  Attend relevant academic meetings and conferences to present scientific findings, to represent the group at external meetings/seminars, and as part of continuing professional development;  Contribute to public and policy engagement and patient involvement activities (including liaising with internal and external stakeholders on working group meetings), where appropriate;  Assist with management of research and administrative activities, including co-ordination of research meeting, preparation of meeting agenda, and drafting of meeting minutes.  Carry out any other activities as required by line manager and study PI.  To contribute, as required to the wider academic activities of the Nuffield Department of Population Health (including teaching, student mentoring or supervision, and assessment) and to participate in appropriate training and quality assurance processes for such roles. The above list is not exhaustive and the role-holder is required to undertake such duties as may reasonably be requested within the scope of the post. All staff are required to act in a professional, cooperative and flexible manner, in line with the requirements of the post. Selection criteria Essential  Hold, or be close to completion of, a PhD/DPhil in epidemiology, genetic epidemiology, molecular epidemiology, medical statistics or other relevant subject;  Relevant experience of analysing large and high dimensional population or clinical research datasets, using conventional (e.g. linear and Cox regression) and genetic (e.g. Mendelian randomisation and colocalisation) approaches;  Strong programming skills in statistical languages (e.g. R) for data analysis and visualisation  Strong ability to assimilate the current literature on specific research topic and to develop relevant research plan to address the evidence gap  Good record of publication in peer-reviewed journals  Excellent communication skills, including the ability to present research proposals and results, ideally to both scientific and non-scientific audiences, and represent the research network at meetings  Excellent organisational, time management and planning skills and demonstrated ability to meet deadline  Ability to work both independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team Desirable  Experience of using machine learning approaches and bioinformatical tools in research Postdoctoral Molecular Epidemiologist job description, March 2025 4  Experience of undertaking research to explore pathways and mechanisms of specific biomarkers (e.g. enrichment analyses, mouse KO look-up, PheWAS analyses)  Experience of analysing data using cloud-based analysis platform (e.g. UKB RAP)  Experience of grant writing and research involving external collaborators Pre-employment screening Standard checks If you are offered the post, the offer will be subject to standard pre-employment checks. You will be asked to provide: proof of your right-to-work in the UK; proof of your identity; and (if we haven’t done so already) we will contact the referees you have nominated. If you have previously worked for the University we will also verify key information such as your dates of employment and reason for leaving your previous role with the department/unit where you worked. You will also be asked to complete a health declaration so that you can tell us about any health conditions or disabilities for which you may need us to make appropriate adjustments. Please read the candidate notes on the University’s pre-employment screening procedures at: https://www.jobs.ox.ac.uk/pre-employment-checks How to apply Applications are made through our e-recruitment system and you will find all the information you need about how to apply on our Jobs website. Your application will be judged solely on the basis of how you demonstrate that you meet the selection criteria stated in the job description. As part of your application you will be asked to provide details of two referees and indicate whether we can contact them now. You will be asked to upload a CV and a supporting statement. The supporting statement must explain how you meet each of the selection criteria for the post using examples of your skills and experience. This may include experience gained in employment, education, or during career breaks (such as time out to care for dependants). Please upload your CV and supporting statement as PDF files with your name and the document type in the filename. All applications must be received by midday UK time on the closing date stated in the online advertisement. If you currently work for the University please note that: Postdoctoral Molecular Epidemiologist job description, March 2025 5 - as part of the referencing process, we will contact your current department to confirm basic employment details including reason for leaving although employees may hold multiple part-time posts, they may not hold more than the equivalent of a full time post. If you are offered this post, and accepting it would take you over the equivalent of full-time hours, you will be expected to resign from, or reduce hours in, your other posts(s) before starting work in the new post. Information for priority candidates A priority candidate is a University employee who is seeking redeployment because they have been advised that they are at risk of redundancy, or on grounds of illhealth/disability. Priority candidates are issued with a redeployment letter by their employing departments. If you are a priority candidate, please ensure that you attach your redeployment letter to your application (or email it to the contact address on the advert if the application form used for the vacancy does not allow attachments). If you need help Help and support is available from the HR Systems Recruitment support webpage. If you require any further assistance please email the Recruitment Support team. To return to the online application at any stage, please go to the University’s recruitment website. Please note that you will receive an automated email from our e-recruitment system to confirm receipt of your application. Please check your spam/junk mail if you do not receive this email. Important information for candidates Data privacy Please note that any personal data submitted to the University as part of the job application process will be processed in accordance with the GDPR and related UK data protection legislation. For further information, please see the University’s Privacy Notice for Job Applicants. The University’s Policy on Data Protection is available on the University’s Compliance webpages. The University’s policy on retirement The University operates an Employer Justified Retirement Age (EJRA) for very senior research posts at grade RSIV/D35 and clinical equivalents E62 and E82, which with effect from 1 October 2023 will be 30 September before the 70th birthday. The justification for this is explained at: https://hr.admin.ox.ac.uk/the-ejra. For existing employees on these grades, any employment beyond the retirement age is subject to approval through the procedures: https://hr.admin.ox.ac.uk/the-ejra. Postdoctoral Molecular Epidemiologist job description, March 2025 6 There is no normal or fixed age at which staff in posts at other grades have to retire. Staff at these grades may elect to retire in accordance with the rules of the applicable pension scheme, as may be amended from time to time. Equality of opportunity Entry into employment with the University and progression within employment will be determined only by personal merit and the application of criteria which are related to the duties of each particular post and the relevant salary structure. In all cases, ability to perform the job will be the primary consideration. No applicant or member of staff shall be discriminated against because of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. Postdoctoral Molecular Epidemiologist job description, March 2025 7 Benefits of working at the University Employee benefits University employees enjoy 38 days’ paid holiday, generous pension schemes, flexible working options, travel discounts including salary sacrifice schemes for bicycles and electric cars and other discounts. Staff can access a huge range of personal and professional development opportunities. See https://hr.admin.ox.ac.uk/staff-benefits Employee Assistance Programme As part of our wellbeing offering staff get free access to Health Assured, a confidential employee assistance programme, available 24/7 for 365 days a year. Find out more https://staff.admin.ox.ac.uk/health-assured-eap University Club and sports facilities Membership of the University Club is free for University staff. It offers social, sporting, and hospitality facilities. Staff can also use the University Sports Centre on Iffley Road at discounted rates, including a fitness centre, powerlifting room, and swimming pool. See www.club.ox.ac.uk and https://www.sport.ox.ac.uk/. Information for staff new to Oxford If you are relocating to Oxfordshire from overseas or elsewhere in the UK, the University's Welcome Service includes practical information about settling in the area, including advice on relocation, accommodation, and local schools. See https://welcome.ox.ac.uk/ There is also a visa loan scheme to cover the costs of UK visa applications for staff and their dependants. See https://staffimmigration.admin.ox.ac.uk/visa-loan-scheme Family-friendly benefits We are a family-friendly employer with one of the most generous family leave schemes in the Higher Education sector (see https://hr.web.ox.ac.uk/family-leave). Our Childcare Services team provides guidance and support on childcare provision, and offers a range of high-quality childcare options at affordable prices for staff. In addition to 5 University nurseries, we partner with a number of local providers to offer in excess of 450 full time nursery places to our staff. Eligible parents are able to pay for childcare through salary sacrifice, further reducing costs. See https://childcare.admin.ox.ac.uk/. Supporting disability and health-related issues (inc menopause) We are committed to supporting members of staff with disabilities or long-term health conditions, including those experiencing negative effects of menopause. Information about the University’s Staff Disability Advisor, is at https://edu.admin.ox.ac.uk/disability-support. For information about how we support those going through menopause see https://hr.admin.ox.ac.uk/menopause-guidance Staff networks The University has a number of staff networks including for research staff, BME staff, LGBT+ staff, disabled staff network and those going through menopause. Find out more at https://edu.admin.ox.ac.uk/networks The University of Oxford Newcomers' Club The University of Oxford Newcomers' Club is run by volunteers that aims to assist the partners of new staff settle into Oxford, and provides them with an opportunity to meet people and make connections in the local area. See www.newcomers.ox.ac.uk. Research staff The Researcher Hub supports all researchers on fixed-term contracts. They aim to help you settle in comfortably, make connections, grow as a person, extend your research expertise and approach your next career step with confidence. Find out more https://www.ox.ac.uk/research/support-researchers/researcher-hub Oxford’s Research Staff Society is a collective voice for our researchers. They also organise social and professional networking activities for researchers. Find out more https://www.ox.ac.uk/research/support-researchers/connectingother-researchers/oxford-research-staff-society 8
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Senior Researcher in Geospatial Health and Digital Pandemic Preparedness
Job description Job title Administrative Assistant for Wearable Sensors Division Medical Sciences Division Department Oxford Population Health (Nuffield Department of Population Health, University of Oxford) Location Old Road Campus, Headington, Oxford, OX3 7LF Hybrid working available (up to 40% of hours can be worked remotely) Grade and salary Grade 5: £31,459 - £36,616 per annum (including Oxford Weighting Allowance) Hours Full Time (part time considered) Contract type Fixed-term – 1 year Reporting to Dr Laura Brocklebank Vacancy reference 179204 Administrative Assistant for Wearable Sensors job description, April 2025 1 About Oxford Population Health Oxford Population Health (the Nuffield Department of Population Health) provides an excellent environment for multi-disciplinary research and teaching and for professional and support staff. We work together to answer some of the most important questions about the causes, prevention and treatment of disease. The Department has around 1000 staff, students and academic visitors working in a number of world-renowned population health research groups, including the Clinical Trial Service Unit and Epidemiological Studies Unit (CTSU), the Cancer Epidemiology Unit (CEU), the National Perinatal Epidemiology Unit (NPEU) and other groups working on public health, health economics, ethics and health record linkage. It is also a key partner in the Oxford University’s Big Data Institute. In the 2021 Research Excellence Framework (REF), 96% of the research submitted to Unit of Assessment 2: Public Health, Health Services and Primary Care, was ranked either 4* (world-leading in terms of originality, significance and rigour) or 3* (internationally excellent in terms of originality, significance and rigour). This comprised research from Oxford Population Health and research from the Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences. We scored particularly well for having an environment that is conducive to producing research of world-leading quality and enabling outstanding impact, in terms of its vitality and sustainability. In addition to its research activities, the Department is home to the MSc in Global Health Science and Epidemiology, the MSc in Clinical Trials, and a variety of short courses. Students also come to undertake research for DPhil degrees. Teaching is provided for undergraduates reading for Medicine and for public health doctors in specialist training. For more information please visit the Oxford Population Health website. About the Medical Sciences Division The Medical Sciences Division is an internationally recognised centre of excellence for biomedical and clinical research and teaching, and the largest academic division in the University of Oxford. World-leading programmes, housed in state-of-the-art facilities, cover the full range of scientific endeavour from the molecule to the population. With our NHS partners we also foster the highest possible standards in patient care. For more information please visit the Medical Sciences Division website. About the University of Oxford Welcome to the University of Oxford. We aim to lead the world in research and education for the benefit of society both in the UK and globally. Oxford’s researchers engage with academic, commercial and cultural partners across the world to stimulate high-quality research and enable innovation through a broad range of social, policy and economic impacts. We believe our strengths lie both in empowering individuals and teams to address fundamental questions of global significance, while providing all our staff with a welcoming and inclusive workplace that enables everyone to develop and do their best Administrative Assistant for Wearable Sensors job description, April 2025 2 work. Recognising that diversity is our strength, vital for innovation and creativity, we aspire to build a truly diverse community which values and respects every individual’s unique contribution. While we have long traditions of scholarship, we are also forward-looking, creative and cutting-edge. Oxford is one of Europe's most entrepreneurial universities and we rank first in the UK for university spin-outs, and in recent years we have spun out 15-20 new companies every year. We are also recognised as leaders in support for social enterprise. Join us and you will find a unique, democratic and international community, a great range of staff benefits and access to a vibrant array of cultural activities in the beautiful city of Oxford. For more information please visit the Oxford University website. The role We are looking for an administrative assistant to support the collection, preparation, and analysis of new and existing large-scale wearable sensor datasets. You will be an integral member of the wearables group based at Oxford, led by Aiden Doherty and directly supervised by a postdoctoral researcher in the OxWearables Research Group. There will be exciting opportunities to recruit participants and support collection of new wearable camera and accelerometer datasets with accompanying validation measurements of sleep (polysomnography) and activities of daily living (wearable cameras) in both validation and clinical studies. Our research team has access to world-leading population health data sets with objective wearable sensor measurements of sleep and physical activity linked to clinical and genomic data. For example, we play a key role in the UK Biobank activity monitoring project, where ~100,000 participants have accelerometer, genomic, hospitalisation, and mortality data collected. You will be based at the Big Data Institute, and be expected to contribute to relevant group meetings and support data generation for current and future clinical and device-validation studies. Responsibilities • Conduct data collection in free-living and laboratory environments, including exercise testing in a hospital laboratory in the Oxford area • Recruit, receive consent, and provide support and follow-up to research participants during study data collection • Manage and maintain supply of research equipment, facilitating equipment distribution to research participants and relevant collaborating study teams • Assist with the maintainence of accurate and comprehensive records of data collection and analyses, while conducting quality control to ensure data accuracy and completeness • Assist with the collection and management of sensitive research data in accordance with research protocols and governance policies, on-site and in fieldwork • Assist in the annotation of wearable camera images and other sensor data Administrative Assistant for Wearable Sensors job description, April 2025 3 • Support senior colleagues and collaborators to advance the use of wearable sensors in observational epidemiological studies and regulated clinical trials • Support the preparation of drafts for scientific reports, posters, and journal articles • Contribute to the overall department by attending meetings and seminars as appropriate The above list is not exhaustive and the role-holder is required to undertake such duties as may reasonably be requested within the scope of the post. All staff are required to act in a professional, cooperative and flexible manner, in line with the requirements of the post. Selection criteria Essential • Hold a BSc in health sciences, clinical trials, kinesiology, biomedical engineering or related field • Strong interpersonal skills for close interaction with prospective and current research participants and PPI groups • Ability to work co-operatively as part of a team, as well as independently while taking personal responsibility for assigned tasks • Excellent organisational skills and strong attention to detail, with the ability to accurately record results in a clear and organised fashion • Willingness to travel and work flexible hours i.e., out-of-hours data collection • A conscientious and enthusiastic working approach and a high level of reliability Desirable • Experience in collecting, cleaning, and analysing sensor or health research data in an academic or clinical environment • Knowledge of good clinical research practices and regulations Pre-employment screening Standard checks If you are offered the post, the offer will be subject to standard pre-employment checks. You will be asked to provide: proof of your right-to-work in the UK; proof of your identity; and (if we haven’t done so already) we will contact the referees you have nominated. If you have previously worked for the University we will also verify key information such as your dates of employment and reason for leaving your previous role with the department/unit where you worked. You will also be asked to complete a health declaration so that you can tell us about any health conditions or disabilities for which you may need us to make appropriate adjustments. Please read the candidate notes on the University’s pre-employment screening procedures at: https://www.jobs.ox.ac.uk/pre-employment-checks Administrative Assistant for Wearable Sensors job description, April 2025 4 How to apply Applications are made through our e-recruitment system and you will find all the information you need about how to apply on our Jobs website. Your application will be judged solely on the basis of how you demonstrate that you meet the selection criteria stated in the job description. As part of your application you will be asked to provide details of two referees and indicate whether we can contact them now. You will be asked to upload a CV and a supporting statement. The supporting statement must explain how you meet each of the selection criteria for the post using examples of your skills and experience. This may include experience gained in employment, education, or during career breaks (such as time out to care for dependants). Please upload your CV and supporting statement as PDF files with your name and the document type in the filename. All applications must be received by midday UK time on the closing date stated in the online advertisement. If you currently work for the University please note that: - as part of the referencing process, we will contact your current department to confirm basic employment details including reason for leaving although employees may hold multiple part-time posts, they may not hold more than the equivalent of a full time post. If you are offered this post, and accepting it would take you over the equivalent of full-time hours, you will be expected to resign from, or reduce hours in, your other posts(s) before starting work in the new post. Information for priority candidates A priority candidate is a University employee who is seeking redeployment because they have been advised that they are at risk of redundancy, or on grounds of illhealth/disability. Priority candidates are issued with a redeployment letter by their employing departments. If you are a priority candidate, please ensure that you attach your redeployment letter to your application (or email it to the contact address on the advert if the application form used for the vacancy does not allow attachments). If you need help Help and support is available from the HR Systems Recruitment support webpage. If you require any further assistance please email the Recruitment Support team. Administrative Assistant for Wearable Sensors job description, April 2025 5 To return to the online application at any stage, please go to the University’s recruitment website. Please note that you will receive an automated email from our e-recruitment system to confirm receipt of your application. Please check your spam/junk mail if you do not receive this email. Important information for candidates Data privacy Please note that any personal data submitted to the University as part of the job application process will be processed in accordance with the GDPR and related UK data protection legislation. For further information, please see the University’s Privacy Notice for Job Applicants. The University’s Policy on Data Protection is available on the University’s Compliance webpages. The University’s policy on retirement The University operates an Employer Justified Retirement Age (EJRA) for very senior research posts at grade RSIV/D35 and clinical equivalents E62 and E82, which with effect from 1 October 2023 will be 30 September before the 70th birthday. The justification for this is explained at: https://hr.admin.ox.ac.uk/the-ejra. For existing employees on these grades, any employment beyond the retirement age is subject to approval through the procedures: https://hr.admin.ox.ac.uk/the-ejra. There is no normal or fixed age at which staff in posts at other grades have to retire. Staff at these grades may elect to retire in accordance with the rules of the applicable pension scheme, as may be amended from time to time. Equality of opportunity Entry into employment with the University and progression within employment will be determined only by personal merit and the application of criteria which are related to the duties of each particular post and the relevant salary structure. In all cases, ability to perform the job will be the primary consideration. No applicant or member of staff shall be discriminated against because of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. Administrative Assistant for Wearable Sensors job description, April 2025 6 Benefits of working at the University Employee benefits University employees enjoy 38 days’ paid holiday, generous pension schemes, flexible working options, travel discounts including salary sacrifice schemes for bicycles and electric cars and other discounts. Staff can access a huge range of personal and professional development opportunities. See https://hr.admin.ox.ac.uk/staff-benefits Employee Assistance Programme As part of our wellbeing offering staff get free access to Health Assured, a confidential employee assistance programme, available 24/7 for 365 days a year. Find out more https://staff.admin.ox.ac.uk/health-assured-eap University Club and sports facilities Membership of the University Club is free for University staff. It offers social, sporting, and hospitality facilities. Staff can also use the University Sports Centre on Iffley Road at discounted rates, including a fitness centre, powerlifting room, and swimming pool. See www.club.ox.ac.uk and https://www.sport.ox.ac.uk/. Information for staff new to Oxford If you are relocating to Oxfordshire from overseas or elsewhere in the UK, the University's Welcome Service includes practical information about settling in the area, including advice on relocation, accommodation, and local schools. See https://welcome.ox.ac.uk/ There is also a visa loan scheme to cover the costs of UK visa applications for staff and their dependants. See https://staffimmigration.admin.ox.ac.uk/visa-loan-scheme Family-friendly benefits We are a family-friendly employer with one of the most generous family leave schemes in the Higher Education sector (see https://hr.web.ox.ac.uk/family-leave). Our Childcare Services team provides guidance and support on childcare provision, and offers a range of high-quality childcare options at affordable prices for staff. In addition to 5 University nurseries, we partner with a number of local providers to offer in excess of 450 full time nursery places to our staff. Eligible parents are able to pay for childcare through salary sacrifice, further reducing costs. See https://childcare.admin.ox.ac.uk/. Supporting disability and health-related issues (inc menopause) We are committed to supporting members of staff with disabilities or long-term health conditions, including those experiencing negative effects of menopause. Information about the University’s Staff Disability Advisor, is at https://edu.admin.ox.ac.uk/disability-support. For information about how we support those going through menopause see https://hr.admin.ox.ac.uk/menopause-guidance Staff networks The University has a number of staff networks including for research staff, BME staff, LGBT+ staff, disabled staff network and those going through menopause. Find out more at https://edu.admin.ox.ac.uk/networks The University of Oxford Newcomers' Club The University of Oxford Newcomers' Club is run by volunteers that aims to assist the partners of new staff settle into Oxford, and provides them with an opportunity to meet people and make connections in the local area. See www.newcomers.ox.ac.uk. Research staff The Researcher Hub supports all researchers on fixed-term contracts. They aim to help you settle in comfortably, make connections, grow as a person, extend your research expertise and approach your next career step with confidence. Find out more https://www.ox.ac.uk/research/support-researchers/researcher-hub Oxford’s Research Staff Society is a collective voice for our researchers. They also organise social and professional networking activities for researchers. Find out more https://www.ox.ac.uk/research/support-researchers/connectingother-researchers/oxford-research-staff-society 7
Oxford Population Health (Nuffield Department of Population Health, University of Oxford), 42-43 Park End Street, Oxford, OX1 1JD
Research Grade 8: £48,235 – £57,255 per annum (including Oxford University Weighting)
Standard Grade 5: £31,459 - £36,616 per annum (including Oxford Weighting Allowance)
*** PREVIOUS APPLICANTS NEED NOT APPLY*** The Nuffield Department of Population Health undertakes world-leading research into long term, chronic health conditions, operating large-scale long-term studies and projects to identify the causes, prevention and treatment of diseases that result in avoidable suffering for millions of people around the world. The administrative teams are closely integrated within the department and work with all levels of staff who are committed to the research and teaching undertaken. We are seeking to appoint an experienced Senior HR Officer to provide a high- quality professional HR service to academics, researchers and administrators within the Department. The Department currently has approximately 700 employees who are supported by 3 Senior HR Officers. Working within a friendly and collaborative team of 10 HR staff, you will be the main HR contact for circa 300 employees and will be responsible for providing wide-ranging HR support across the complete employee lifecycle. This includes managing recruitment campaigns, overseeing casework and providing employee relations advice and support. This is a varied and busy role that requires the ability to balance multiple priorities and work to tight deadlines, form strong trusted relationships and have a common-sense approach. We are looking for someone with a strong background in HR, and who is self- motivated and able to work independently and collaboratively. To be considered for the role you will hold a degree or equivalent, be qualified to CIPD graduate level or above and have proven experience of managing a human resources operation in a complex organisation. In return we offer an excellent benefits package including: * 38 days annual leave (pro rata for part time) * Hybrid working * An excellent contributory pension scheme * Childcare services * Family leave schemes * Cycle and electric car loan schemes * Employee Assistance Programme * Membership to social and sports clubs * Discounted bus travel and travel loans * Daily (weekday) contribution towards lunch purchased in the BDI/OxPop Buildings * Twice weekly coffee and cake mornings, and social events throughout the year This role is based in Oxford, and offered on a full-time basis (part time considered). It is a fixed term post for 2 years in the first instance. The closing date for applications is **noon on 14th May 2025** 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.**
Job description Job title Researcher Digital Pandemic Preparedness Division Medical Sciences Division Department Oxford Population Health (Nuffield Department of Population Health, University of Oxford) Location Leverhulme Centre for Demograpic Science (LCDS), Demographic Science Unit, 42 Park End Street, Oxford, OX1 1JD Grade and salary Grade 7: £38,674 - £46,913 per annum (including Oxford Weighting Allowance) Hours Full time (part time considered) Contract type Fixed-term (3 years) Vacancy reference 179120 Senior Researcher in Geospatial Health and Digital Pandemic Preparedness job description, April 2025 1 About Oxford Population Health Oxford Population Health (the Nuffield Department of Population Health) provides an excellent environment for multi-disciplinary research and teaching and for professional and support staff. We work together to answer some of the most important questions about the causes, prevention and treatment of disease. The Department has around 1000 staff, students and academic visitors working in a number of world-renowned population health research groups, including the Clinical Trial Service Unit and Epidemiological Studies Unit (CTSU), the Cancer Epidemiology Unit (CEU), the National Perinatal Epidemiology Unit (NPEU) and other groups working on public health, health economics, ethics and health record linkage. It is also a key partner in the Oxford University’s Big Data Institute. In the 2021 Research Excellence Framework (REF), 96% of the research submitted to Unit of Assessment 2: Public Health, Health Services and Primary Care, was ranked either 4* (world-leading in terms of originality, significance and rigour) or 3* (internationally excellent in terms of originality, significance and rigour). This comprised research from Oxford Population Health and research from the Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences. We scored particularly well for having an environment that is conducive to producing research of world-leading quality and enabling outstanding impact, in terms of its vitality and sustainability. In addition to its research activities, the Department is home to the MSc in Global Health Science and Epidemiology, the MSc in Clinical Trials, and a variety of short courses. Students also come to undertake research for DPhil degrees. Teaching is provided for undergraduates reading for Medicine and for public health doctors in specialist training. For more information please visit the Oxford Population Health website. About the Medical Sciences Division The Medical Sciences Division is an internationally recognised centre of excellence for biomedical and clinical research and teaching, and the largest academic division in the University of Oxford. World-leading programmes, housed in state-of-the-art facilities, cover the full range of scientific endeavour from the molecule to the population. With our NHS partners we also foster the highest possible standards in patient care. For more information please visit the Medical Sciences Division website. About the University of Oxford Welcome to the University of Oxford. We aim to lead the world in research and education for the benefit of society both in the UK and globally. Oxford’s researchers engage with academic, commercial and cultural partners across the world to stimulate high-quality research and enable innovation through a broad range of social, policy and economic impacts. We believe our strengths lie both in empowering individuals and teams to address fundamental questions of global significance, while providing all our staff with a welcoming and inclusive workplace that enables everyone to develop and do their best Senior Researcher in Geospatial Health and Digital Pandemic Preparedness job description, April 2025 2 work. Recognising that diversity is our strength, vital for innovation and creativity, we aspire to build a truly diverse community which values and respects every individual’s unique contribution. While we have long traditions of scholarship, we are also forward-looking, creative and cutting-edge. Oxford is one of Europe's most entrepreneurial universities and we rank first in the UK for university spin-outs, and in recent years we have spun out 15-20 new companies every year. We are also recognised as leaders in support for social enterprise. Join us and you will find a unique, democratic and international community, a great range of staff benefits and access to a vibrant array of cultural activities in the beautiful city of Oxford. For more information please visit the Oxford University website. Leverhulme Centre for Demographic Science and Demographic Science Unit Demographic research aids society, government and industry to prepare for demands related to population growth and shrinkage, climate change, migration, longevity and ageing, fertility and household change. This interdisciplinary research centre funded by the Leverhulme Trust and directed by Professor Melinda Mills, aims to disrupt and realign how we measure and model populations, by infusing new types of data, methods and unconventional approaches to tackle the most challenging demographic problems of our time. LCDS is embedded within Oxford Population Health (Nuffield Department of Population Health), the Big Data Institute and the Demographic Science Unit, which contains world-renowned population health research groups and is an excellent environment for multi-disciplinary teaching and research. LCDS brings together multiple departments and disciplines from demography, population health, statistics, epidemiology, molecular genetics, economics, statistics, biology, zoology, history, sociology, marketing and business. LCDS is physically located at 42 Park End Street, Oxford. For more information: https://www.demography.ox.ac.uk/ The role Reporting to the Professor Melinda Mills, Director of the Leverhulme Centre for Demographic Science (LCDS) (https://www.demography.ox.ac.uk) and CO-I of the Oxford Martin School (OMS) Digital Pandemic Preparedness Programme (DPP; https://www.oxfordmartin.ox.ac.uk/digital-pandemic-preparedness). The post is part of the OMS-DPP project, which is a time-delimited funded project The post holder will have the responsibility for carrying out research in the area of digital pandemic preparedness by leveraging multiple types of personal digital and real-world data (behavioural, demographic, economic, disease, biological, environmental) – with ethics, privacy and public trust at the core. They will also have the opportunity to participate in activities within the Pandemic Sciences Institute (https://www.psi.ox.ac.uk). The post holder provides guidance to junior members of the research group including research assistants, PhD students, and/or project volunteers. Senior Researcher in Geospatial Health and Digital Pandemic Preparedness job description, April 2025 3 Responsibilities           Manage own academic research and administrative activities. This involves small scale project management, to co-ordinate multiple aspects of work to meet deadlines Adapt existing and develop new research methodologies and materials Prepare working theories and analyse qualitative and/or quantitative data from a variety of sources, reviewing and refining as appropriate Contribute ideas for new research projects Develop ideas for generating research income, and present detailed research proposals to senior researchers Collaborate in the preparation of research publications Present papers at conferences or public meetings Act as a source of information and advice to other members of the group on methodologies or procedures Represent the research group at external meetings/seminars, either with other members of the group or alone To contribute, as required to the wider research and academic activities of the Oxford Martin School Digital Pandemic Preparedness Project and the Leverhulme Centre for Demographic Science. The above list is not exhaustive and the role-holder is required to undertake such duties as may reasonably be requested within the scope of the post. All staff are required to act in a professional, cooperative and flexible manner, in line with the requirements of the post. Selection criteria Essential        Hold, or be close to completion of a relevant PhD/Dphil in Demography, Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, Epidemiology, Public Health or related discipline Relevant experience in working with different types of personal and/or real-world digital data and/or pandemic or emergency preparedness modelling and consideration of ethical and privacy aspects Possess sufficient specialist knowledge in the discipline to work within established research programmes Ability to manage own academic research and associated activities Previous experience of contributing to publications/presentations Ability to contribute ideas for new research projects and research income generation Excellent communication skills, including the ability to write for publication, present research proposals and results, and represent the research group at meetings Desirable   Experience of independently managing a discrete area of a research project Experience of actively collaborating in the development of research articles for publication How to apply Senior Researcher in Geospatial Health and Digital Pandemic Preparedness job description, April 2025 4 Applications are made through our e-recruitment system and you will find all the information you need about how to apply on our Jobs website. Your application will be judged solely on the basis of how you demonstrate that you meet the selection criteria stated in the job description. As part of your application you will be asked to provide details of two referees and indicate whether we can contact them now. You will be asked to upload a CV and a supporting statement. The supporting statement must explain how you meet each of the selection criteria for the post using examples of your skills and experience. This may include experience gained in employment, education, or during career breaks (such as time out to care for dependants). Please upload your CV and supporting statement as PDF files with your name and the document type in the filename. All applications must be received by midday UK time on the closing date stated in the online advertisement. If you currently work for the University please note that: - as part of the referencing process, we will contact your current department to confirm basic employment details including reason for leaving although employees may hold multiple part-time posts, they may not hold more than the equivalent of a full time post. If you are offered this post, and accepting it would take you over the equivalent of full-time hours, you will be expected to resign from, or reduce hours in, your other posts(s) before starting work in the new post. Information for priority candidates A priority candidate is a University employee who is seeking redeployment because they have been advised that they are at risk of redundancy, or on grounds of illhealth/disability. Priority candidates are issued with a redeployment letter by their employing departments. If you are a priority candidate, please ensure that you attach your redeployment letter to your application (or email it to the contact address on the advert if the application form used for the vacancy does not allow attachments). If you need help Help and support is available from the HR Systems Recruitment support webpage. If you require any further assistance please email the Recruitment Support team. To return to the online application at any stage, please go to the University’s recruitment website. Please note that you will receive an automated email from our e-recruitment Senior Researcher in Geospatial Health and Digital Pandemic Preparedness job description, April 2025 5 system to confirm receipt of your application. Please check your spam/junk mail if you do not receive this email. Important information for candidates Data privacy Please note that any personal data submitted to the University as part of the job application process will be processed in accordance with the GDPR and related UK data protection legislation. For further information, please see the University’s Privacy Notice for Job Applicants. The University’s Policy on Data Protection is available on the University’s Compliance webpages. The University’s policy on retirement The University operates an Employer Justified Retirement Age (EJRA) for very senior research posts at grade RSIV/D35 and clinical equivalents E62 and E82, which with effect from 1 October 2023 will be 30 September before the 70th birthday. The justification for this is explained at: https://hr.admin.ox.ac.uk/the-ejra. For existing employees on these grades, any employment beyond the retirement age is subject to approval through the procedures: https://hr.admin.ox.ac.uk/the-ejra. There is no normal or fixed age at which staff in posts at other grades have to retire. Staff at these grades may elect to retire in accordance with the rules of the applicable pension scheme, as may be amended from time to time. Equality of opportunity Entry into employment with the University and progression within employment will be determined only by personal merit and the application of criteria which are related to the duties of each particular post and the relevant salary structure. In all cases, ability to perform the job will be the primary consideration. No applicant or member of staff shall be discriminated against because of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. Senior Researcher in Geospatial Health and Digital Pandemic Preparedness job description, April 2025 6 Benefits of working at the University Employee benefits University employees enjoy 38 days’ paid holiday, generous pension schemes, flexible working options, travel discounts including salary sacrifice schemes for bicycles and electric cars and other discounts. Staff can access a huge range of personal and professional development opportunities. See https://hr.admin.ox.ac.uk/staff-benefits Employee Assistance Programme As part of our wellbeing offering staff get free access to Health Assured, a confidential employee assistance programme, available 24/7 for 365 days a year. Find out more https://staff.admin.ox.ac.uk/health-assured-eap University Club and sports facilities Membership of the University Club is free for University staff. It offers social, sporting, and hospitality facilities. Staff can also use the University Sports Centre on Iffley Road at discounted rates, including a fitness centre, powerlifting room, and swimming pool. See www.club.ox.ac.uk and https://www.sport.ox.ac.uk/. Information for staff new to Oxford If you are relocating to Oxfordshire from overseas or elsewhere in the UK, the University's Welcome Service includes practical information about settling in the area, including advice on relocation, accommodation, and local schools. See https://welcome.ox.ac.uk/ There is also a visa loan scheme to cover the costs of UK visa applications for staff and their dependants. See https://staffimmigration.admin.ox.ac.uk/visa-loan-scheme Family-friendly benefits We are a family-friendly employer with one of the most generous family leave schemes in the Higher Education sector (see https://hr.web.ox.ac.uk/family-leave). Our Childcare Services team provides guidance and support on childcare provision, and offers a range of high-quality childcare options at affordable prices for staff. In addition to 5 University nurseries, we partner with a number of local providers to offer in excess of 450 full time nursery places to our staff. Eligible parents are able to pay for childcare through salary sacrifice, further reducing costs. See https://childcare.admin.ox.ac.uk/. Supporting disability and health-related issues (inc menopause) We are committed to supporting members of staff with disabilities or long-term health conditions, including those experiencing negative effects of menopause. Information about the University’s Staff Disability Advisor, is at https://edu.admin.ox.ac.uk/disability-support. For information about how we support those going through menopause see https://hr.admin.ox.ac.uk/menopause-guidance Staff networks The University has a number of staff networks including for research staff, BME staff, LGBT+ staff, disabled staff network and those going through menopause. Find out more at https://edu.admin.ox.ac.uk/networks The University of Oxford Newcomers' Club The University of Oxford Newcomers' Club is run by volunteers that aims to assist the partners of new staff settle into Oxford, and provides them with an opportunity to meet people and make connections in the local area. See www.newcomers.ox.ac.uk. Research staff The Researcher Hub supports all researchers on fixed-term contracts. They aim to help you settle in comfortably, make connections, grow as a person, extend your research expertise and approach your next career step with confidence. 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Job description Job title Senior HR Officer Division Medical Sciences Division Department Oxford Population Health (Nuffield Department of Population Health, University of Oxford) Location Old Road Campus, Headington, Oxford, OX3 7LF Hybrid working available (up to 40% of hours can be worked remotely) Grade and salary Grade 7: £38,674 - £46,913 per annum (including Oxford Weighting Allowance) Hours Full time (part time considered) Contract type Fixed term - 2 years in the first instance Reporting to HR Manager Vacancy reference 179337 Senior HR Officer - Job Description April 2025 1 About Oxford Population Health Oxford Population Health (the Nuffield Department of Population Health) provides an excellent environment for multi-disciplinary research and teaching and for professional and support staff. We work together to answer some of the most important questions about the causes, prevention and treatment of disease. The Department has around 1000 staff, students and academic visitors working in a number of world-renowned population health research groups, including the Clinical Trial Service Unit and Epidemiological Studies Unit (CTSU), the Cancer Epidemiology Unit (CEU), the National Perinatal Epidemiology Unit (NPEU) and other groups working on public health, health economics, ethics and health record linkage. It is also a key partner in the Oxford University’s Big Data Institute. In the 2021 Research Excellence Framework (REF), 96% of the research submitted to Unit of Assessment 2: Public Health, Health Services and Primary Care, was ranked either 4* (world-leading in terms of originality, significance and rigour) or 3* (internationally excellent in terms of originality, significance and rigour). This comprised research from Oxford Population Health and research from the Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences. We scored particularly well for having an environment that is conducive to producing research of world-leading quality and enabling outstanding impact, in terms of its vitality and sustainability. In addition to its research activities, the Department is home to the MSc in Global Health Science and Epidemiology, the MSc in Clinical Trials, and a variety of short courses. Students also come to undertake research for DPhil degrees. Teaching is provided for undergraduates reading for Medicine and for public health doctors in specialist training. For more information please visit the Oxford Population Health website. About the Medical Sciences Division The Medical Sciences Division is an internationally recognised centre of excellence for biomedical and clinical research and teaching, and the largest academic division in the University of Oxford. World-leading programmes, housed in state-of-the-art facilities, cover the full range of scientific endeavour from the molecule to the population. With our NHS partners we also foster the highest possible standards in patient care. For more information please visit the Medical Sciences Division website. About the University of Oxford Welcome to the University of Oxford. We aim to lead the world in research and education for the benefit of society both in the UK and globally. Oxford’s researchers engage with academic, commercial and cultural partners across the world to stimulate high-quality research and enable innovation through a broad range of social, policy and economic impacts. We believe our strengths lie both in empowering individuals and teams to address fundamental questions of global significance, while providing all our staff with a welcoming and inclusive workplace that enables everyone to develop and do their best Senior HR Officer - Job Description April 2025 2 work. Recognising that diversity is our strength, vital for innovation and creativity, we aspire to build a truly diverse community which values and respects every individual’s unique contribution. While we have long traditions of scholarship, we are also forward-looking, creative and cutting-edge. Oxford is one of Europe's most entrepreneurial universities and we rank first in the UK for university spin-outs, and in recent years we have spun out 15-20 new companies every year. We are also recognised as leaders in support for social enterprise. Join us and you will find a unique, democratic and international community, a great range of staff benefits and access to a vibrant array of cultural activities in the beautiful city of Oxford. For more information please visit the Oxford University website. The role The role of the Senior Human Resources Officer is a key position within the administrative structure of the Nuffield Department of Population Health. Working in a HR team of nine, you will interact with staff at all levels in order to deliver accurate, appropriate and timely HR support and documentation to the department. Responsibilities • Liaise with the HR Manager and be responsible for all aspects of recruitment, including ensuring funding is available prior to posts being advertised; work with Principal Investigators to prepare job descriptions and adverts in line with University policies; shortlisting, interviewing and acting as a panel chair when appropriate; deal with post offers and salary negotiations, ensure all pre-employment checks are complete including immigration documentation. • Manage and develop a member of the HR team to provide a full, efficient, effective and professional HR service to the department, ensuring compliance with statutory and University legislation. • Provide advice and guidance to managers and staff on all aspects of employment such as recruitment, absence and stress management, performance management, maternity and paternity leave, regradings, end of fixed-term contracts, disciplinary and grievance etc. • Support managers in managing change within the department, drafting new procedures and handling individual employee relations cases, ensuring compliance with University and MRC policy and working with central HR where necessary. • Monitor legislative and University policy developments and make written recommendations which inform the strategic planning of the department based on analysis of internal HR data. Senior HR Officer - Job Description April 2025 3 • Contribute to the development and delivery of the departmental HR strategy and associated procedures ensuring that they align with University policy e.g. performance development reviews, induction, career development. • Communicate key HR policy changes to the department and update staff on new regulations within the University, providing briefing sessions for staff as required. • Run and review the casual and main payroll reports, ensuring all recent payroll changes are accurately reflected in the pay run. Follow up any inaccuracies. • Support department and university initiatives, projects and priorities e.g. Athena Swan, immigration audits and compliance checking, manage HR projects as they arise, and implement changes arising from revised University HR policy. • Attend Divisional working groups or committees to build relationships and share best practice. • Attend appropriate training on employment law, University HR policies and procedures, and their effective implementation at departmental level. The above list is not exhaustive and the role-holder is required to undertake such duties as may reasonably be requested within the scope of the post. All staff are required to act in a professional, cooperative and flexible manner, in line with the requirements of the post. Selection criteria Essential • • • • • • • • • • Educated to degree level or equivalent Qualified to CIPD graduate level or above, or have equivalent experience Proven experience of managing a human resources operation in a complex organisation Experience of building and managing an HR team to deliver an efficient HR service Sound knowledge and experience of the application of UK employment law and UKBA regulations with and ability to evaluate risk Experience of managing performance management cases and providing guidance to managers as required Experience of operating HR information systems and producing management information reports Ability to deal accurately and confidently with numbers in Excel and using other data analysis skills Strong communication skills including the ability to influence and persuade managers both verbally and in writing Ability to develop professional and effective working relationships with key stakeholders Desirable • • HR experience within the University of Oxford or other higher education institutions Experience of delivering briefing/training sessions Senior HR Officer - Job Description April 2025 4 Pre-employment screening Standard checks If you are offered the post, the offer will be subject to standard pre-employment checks. You will be asked to provide: proof of your right-to-work in the UK; proof of your identity; and (if we haven’t done so already) we will contact the referees you have nominated. If you have previously worked for the University we will also verify key information such as your dates of employment and reason for leaving your previous role with the department/unit where you worked. You will also be asked to complete a health declaration so that you can tell us about any health conditions or disabilities for which you may need us to make appropriate adjustments. Please read the candidate notes on the University’s pre-employment screening procedures at: https://www.jobs.ox.ac.uk/pre-employment-checks How to apply Applications are made through our e-recruitment system and you will find all the information you need about how to apply on our Jobs website. Your application will be judged solely on the basis of how you demonstrate that you meet the selection criteria stated in the job description. As part of your application you will be asked to provide details of two referees and indicate whether we can contact them now. You will be asked to upload a CV and a supporting statement. The supporting statement must explain how you meet each of the selection criteria for the post using examples of your skills and experience. This may include experience gained in employment, education, or during career breaks (such as time out to care for dependants). Please upload your CV and supporting statement as PDF files with your name and the document type in the filename. All applications must be received by midday UK time on the closing date stated in the online advertisement. If you currently work for the University please note that: - as part of the referencing process, we will contact your current department to confirm basic employment details including reason for leaving although employees may hold multiple part-time posts, they may not hold more than the equivalent of a full time post. If you are offered this post, and accepting it would take you over the equivalent of full-time hours, you will be expected to resign from, or reduce hours in, your other posts(s) before starting work in the new post. Senior HR Officer - Job Description April 2025 5 Information for priority candidates A priority candidate is a University employee who is seeking redeployment because they have been advised that they are at risk of redundancy, or on grounds of illhealth/disability. Priority candidates are issued with a redeployment letter by their employing departments. If you are a priority candidate, please ensure that you attach your redeployment letter to your application (or email it to the contact address on the advert if the application form used for the vacancy does not allow attachments). If you need help Help and support is available from the HR Systems Recruitment support webpage. If you require any further assistance please email the Recruitment Support team. To return to the online application at any stage, please go to the University’s recruitment website. Please note that you will receive an automated email from our e-recruitment system to confirm receipt of your application. Please check your spam/junk mail if you do not receive this email. Important information for candidates Data privacy Please note that any personal data submitted to the University as part of the job application process will be processed in accordance with the GDPR and related UK data protection legislation. For further information, please see the University’s Privacy Notice for Job Applicants. The University’s Policy on Data Protection is available on the University’s Compliance webpages. The University’s policy on retirement The University operates an Employer Justified Retirement Age (EJRA) for very senior research posts at grade RSIV/D35 and clinical equivalents E62 and E82, which with effect from 1 October 2023 will be 30 September before the 70th birthday. The justification for this is explained at: https://hr.admin.ox.ac.uk/the-ejra. For existing employees on these grades, any employment beyond the retirement age is subject to approval through the procedures: https://hr.admin.ox.ac.uk/the-ejra. There is no normal or fixed age at which staff in posts at other grades have to retire. Staff at these grades may elect to retire in accordance with the rules of the applicable pension scheme, as may be amended from time to time. Equality of opportunity Senior HR Officer - Job Description April 2025 6 Entry into employment with the University and progression within employment will be determined only by personal merit and the application of criteria which are related to the duties of each particular post and the relevant salary structure. In all cases, ability to perform the job will be the primary consideration. No applicant or member of staff shall be discriminated against because of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. Senior HR Officer - Job Description April 2025 7 Benefits of working at the University Employee benefits University employees enjoy 38 days’ paid holiday, generous pension schemes, flexible working options, travel discounts including salary sacrifice schemes for bicycles and electric cars and other discounts. Staff can access a huge range of personal and professional development opportunities. See https://hr.admin.ox.ac.uk/staff-benefits Employee Assistance Programme As part of our wellbeing offering staff get free access to Health Assured, a confidential employee assistance programme, available 24/7 for 365 days a year. Find out more https://staff.admin.ox.ac.uk/health-assured-eap University Club and sports facilities Membership of the University Club is free for University staff. It offers social, sporting, and hospitality facilities. Staff can also use the University Sports Centre on Iffley Road at discounted rates, including a fitness centre, powerlifting room, and swimming pool. See www.club.ox.ac.uk and https://www.sport.ox.ac.uk/. Information for staff new to Oxford If you are relocating to Oxfordshire from overseas or elsewhere in the UK, the University's Welcome Service includes practical information about settling in the area, including advice on relocation, accommodation, and local schools. See https://welcome.ox.ac.uk/ There is also a visa loan scheme to cover the costs of UK visa applications for staff and their dependants. See https://staffimmigration.admin.ox.ac.uk/visa-loan-scheme Family-friendly benefits We are a family-friendly employer with one of the most generous family leave schemes in the Higher Education sector (see https://hr.web.ox.ac.uk/family-leave). Our Childcare Services team provides guidance and support on childcare provision, and offers a range of high-quality childcare options at affordable prices for staff. In addition to 5 University nurseries, we partner with a number of local providers to offer in excess of 450 full time nursery places to our staff. Eligible parents are able to pay for childcare through salary sacrifice, further reducing costs. See https://childcare.admin.ox.ac.uk/. Supporting disability and health-related issues (inc menopause) We are committed to supporting members of staff with disabilities or long-term health conditions, including those experiencing negative effects of menopause. Information about the University’s Staff Disability Advisor, is at https://edu.admin.ox.ac.uk/disability-support. For information about how we support those going through menopause see https://hr.admin.ox.ac.uk/menopause-guidance Staff networks The University has a number of staff networks including for research staff, BME staff, LGBT+ staff, disabled staff network and those going through menopause. Find out more at https://edu.admin.ox.ac.uk/networks The University of Oxford Newcomers' Club The University of Oxford Newcomers' Club is run by volunteers that aims to assist the partners of new staff settle into Oxford, and provides them with an opportunity to meet people and make connections in the local area. See www.newcomers.ox.ac.uk. Research staff The Researcher Hub supports all researchers on fixed-term contracts. They aim to help you settle in comfortably, make connections, grow as a person, extend your research expertise and approach your next career step with confidence. Find out more https://www.ox.ac.uk/research/support-researchers/researcher-hub Oxford’s Research Staff Society is a collective voice for our researchers. They also organise social and professional networking activities for researchers. Find out more https://www.ox.ac.uk/research/support-researchers/connectingother-researchers/oxford-research-staff-society 8
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Oxford Population Health (Nuffield Department of Population Health) contains world-renowned population health research groups and provides an excellent environment for multi-disciplinary research and teaching. Based within NDPH, The China Kadoorie Biobank (CKB) Study is a uniquely rich and powerful global resource for investigating the environmental and genetic determinants of common chronic diseases. We are seeking a Postdoctoral Molecular Epidemiologist to work on an NDPH Senior Fellowship funded project which seeks to clarify the causal associations and molecular mechanisms linking adiposity with different diseases in diverse populations and to identify potential therapeutic targets. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a programme of research that assess the causal relevance of plasma proteins with a wide range of health outcomes, identify novel and repurposing drug targets for diseases, and explore the underlying mechanisms of action and predict side-effects of specific protein targets, by leveraging high-dimensional big data (e.g. electronic health records, multi-omics and phenotypic) from large prospective biobanks including China Kadoorie Biobank (CKB) and UK Biobank (UKB), and genetics consortia. To be considered for the role you will hold, or be close to completion of, a PhD/DPhil in in epidemiology, genetic epidemiology, molecular epidemiology, medical statistics or other relevant subject. You will have experience of analysing large and high dimensional population or clinical research datasets, using conventional and genetic approaches and strong programming skills in statistical languages (e.g. R) for data analysis and visualisation. The position is full time (part time considered) and fixed term for 2 years. The closing date for applications is noon on 23 May 2025. 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.
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Job description Job title Researcher in Reproductive Demography Division Medical Sciences Division Department Oxford Population Health (Nuffield Department of Population Health, University of Oxford) Location Leverhulme Centre for Demograpic Science (LCDS), Demographic Science Unit, 42 Park End Street, Oxford, OX1 1JD Hybrid working available (up to 40% of hours can be worked remotely) Grade and salary Grade 7: £38,674- £46,913 per annum (including Oxford Weighting Allowance) Hours Full time (Part time considered) Contract type Fixed-term – 2 years Vacancy reference 179099 Researcher in Reproductive Demography job description, April 2025 1 About Oxford Population Health Oxford Population Health (the Nuffield Department of Population Health) provides an excellent environment for multi-disciplinary research and teaching and for professional and support staff. We work together to answer some of the most important questions about the causes, prevention and treatment of disease. The Department has around 1000 staff, students and academic visitors working in a number of world-renowned population health research groups, including the Clinical Trial Service Unit and Epidemiological Studies Unit (CTSU), the Cancer Epidemiology Unit (CEU), the National Perinatal Epidemiology Unit (NPEU) and other groups working on public health, health economics, ethics and health record linkage. It is also a key partner in the Oxford University’s Big Data Institute. In the 2021 Research Excellence Framework (REF), 96% of the research submitted to Unit of Assessment 2: Public Health, Health Services and Primary Care, was ranked either 4* (world-leading in terms of originality, significance and rigour) or 3* (internationally excellent in terms of originality, significance and rigour). This comprised research from Oxford Population Health and research from the Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences. We scored particularly well for having an environment that is conducive to producing research of world-leading quality and enabling outstanding impact, in terms of its vitality and sustainability. In addition to its research activities, the Department is home to the MSc in Global Health Science and Epidemiology, the MSc in Clinical Trials, and a variety of short courses. Students also come to undertake research for DPhil degrees. Teaching is provided for undergraduates reading for Medicine and for public health doctors in specialist training. For more information please visit the Oxford Population Health website. About the Medical Sciences Division The Medical Sciences Division is an internationally recognised centre of excellence for biomedical and clinical research and teaching, and the largest academic division in the University of Oxford. World-leading programmes, housed in state-of-the-art facilities, cover the full range of scientific endeavour from the molecule to the population. With our NHS partners we also foster the highest possible standards in patient care. For more information please visit the Medical Sciences Division website. About the University of Oxford Welcome to the University of Oxford. We aim to lead the world in research and education for the benefit of society both in the UK and globally. Oxford’s researchers engage with academic, commercial and cultural partners across the world to stimulate high-quality research and enable innovation through a broad range of social, policy and economic impacts. We believe our strengths lie both in empowering individuals and teams to address fundamental questions of global significance, while providing all our staff with a welcoming and inclusive workplace that enables everyone to develop and do their best Researcher in Reproductive Demography job description, April 2025 2 work. Recognising that diversity is our strength, vital for innovation and creativity, we aspire to build a truly diverse community which values and respects every individual’s unique contribution. While we have long traditions of scholarship, we are also forward-looking, creative and cutting-edge. Oxford is one of Europe's most entrepreneurial universities and we rank first in the UK for university spin-outs, and in recent years we have spun out 15-20 new companies every year. We are also recognised as leaders in support for social enterprise. Join us and you will find a unique, democratic and international community, a great range of staff benefits and access to a vibrant array of cultural activities in the beautiful city of Oxford. For more information please visit the Oxford University website. Leverhulme Centre for Demographic Science and Demographic Science Unit Demographic research aids society, government and industry to prepare for demands related to population growth and shrinkage, climate change, migration, longevity and ageing, fertility and household change. This interdisciplinary research centre funded by the Leverhulme Trust and directed by Professor Melinda Mills, aims to disrupt and realign how we measure and model populations, by infusing new types of data, methods and unconventional approaches to tackle the most challenging demographic problems of our time. LCDS is embedded within Oxford Population Health (Nuffield Department of Population Health), the Big Data Institute and the Demographic Science Unit, which contains world-renowned population health research groups and is an excellent environment for multi-disciplinary teaching and research. LCDS brings together multiple departments and disciplines from demography, population health, statistics, epidemiology, molecular genetics, economics, statistics, biology, zoology, history, sociology, marketing and business. LCDS is physically located at 42 Park End Street, Oxford. For more information: https://www.demography.ox.ac.uk/ The role This is a postdoctoral position on a UKRI funded project (originally awarded as the ERC Consolidator Grant project SEXRATIOS) which seeks to understand variation in natural sex ratios at birth and their implications for measuring missing women and gender discrimination more broadly. The post holder will report directly to Dr. Joshua Wilde, and will form an integral part of the SEXRATIO project team consisting of another Postdoctoral Researcher and a network of collaborators across multiple institutions. The role will offer the opportunity to focus on research at the intersection of both social and biological deteminants of fertility behavior, with a heavy emphasis on maternal and reproductive health. Particular importance will be placed on the link between maternal stress and sex-biased conception and fetal loss. Researcher in Reproductive Demography job description, April 2025 3 You will be based within the Demographic Science Unit which is an interdisciplinary research centre aiming to disrupt and realign how we measure and model populations, but infusing new types of data, methods and unconventional approaches to tackle the most challenging demographic problems of our time. The Demographic Science Unit is part of the Oxford Population Health (Nuffield Department of Population Health), which contains worldrenowned population health research groups and is an excellent environment for multidisciplinary teaching and research. Responsibilities  Manage own academic research and administrative activities. This involves small scale project management, to co-ordinate multiple aspects of work to meet deadlines  Adapt existing and develop new research methodologies and materials  Prepare working theories and analyse quantitative data from a variety of sources, reviewing and refining theories as appropriate  Contribute ideas for new research projects  Develop ideas for generating research income, and present detailed research proposals to senior researchers  Collaborate in the preparation of research publications, and book chapters  Present papers at conferences or public meetings  Act as a source of information and advice to other members of the group on methodologies or procedures  Represent the research group at external meetings/seminars, either with other members of the group or alone  To contribute, as required to the wider academic activities of the Nuffield Department of Population Health (including teaching, student mentoring or supervision, and assessment) and to participate in appropriate training and quality assurance processes for such roles. The above list is not exhaustive and the role-holder is required to undertake such duties as may reasonably be requested within the scope of the post. All staff are required to act in a professional, cooperative and flexible manner, in line with the requirements of the post. Selection criteria Essential  Hold, or be close to completion of a PhD/DPhil in Demography, Sociology, Economics, Statistics, Public/Population Health, Geography, Global Affairs, or a related field  Relevant experience working on reproductive demography Researcher in Reproductive Demography job description, April 2025 4  Possess sufficient specialist knowledge in the discipline to work within established research programmes  A record of high-quality research, commensurate with the candidate’s career stage  Experience writing computer code in Stata and/or R for data analysis and visualisation  Ability to manage own academic research and associated activities  Excellent communication skills, including the ability to write for publication, present research proposals and results, and represent the research group at meetings  Excellent time management skills and the ability to prioritise in order to meet multiple deadlines  Ability to work in team or independently Desirable  Experience in and strong grasp of statistical methods for modelling hierarchical data  Experience working with one or more of the following types of data: social media, geospatial, remote sensing, household surveys, census  Experience with geospatial data processing, visualisation, and analysis in R, Python, QGIS, or ArcGIS.  Experience making grant applications  Familiarity with the existing literature and research related to the SEXRATIO project Pre-employment screening Standard checks If you are offered the post, the offer will be subject to standard pre-employment checks. You will be asked to provide: proof of your right-to-work in the UK; proof of your identity; and (if we haven’t done so already) we will contact the referees you have nominated. You will also be asked to complete a health declaration so that you can tell us about any health conditions or disabilities for which you may need us to make appropriate adjustments. Please read the candidate notes on the University’s pre-employment screening procedures. How to apply Applications are made through our e-recruitment system and you will find all the information you need about how to apply on our Jobs website. Your application will be judged solely on the basis of how you demonstrate that you meet the selection criteria stated in the job description. As part of your application you will be asked to provide details of two referees and indicate Researcher in Reproductive Demography job description, April 2025 5 whether we can contact them now. You will be asked to upload a CV and a supporting statement. The supporting statement must explain how you meet each of the selection criteria for the post using examples of your skills and experience. This may include experience gained in employment, education, or during career breaks (such as time out to care for dependants). Please upload your CV and supporting statement as PDF files with your name and the document type in the filename. All applications must be received by midday UK time on the closing date stated in the online advertisement. Information for priority candidates A priority candidate is a University employee who is seeking redeployment because they have been advised that they are at risk of redundancy, or on grounds of illhealth/disability. Priority candidates are issued with a redeployment letter by their employing departments. If you are a priority candidate, please ensure that you attach your redeployment letter to your application (or email it to the contact address on the advert if the application form used for the vacancy does not allow attachments). If you need help Help and support is available from the HR Systems Recruitment support webpage. If you require any further assistance please email the Recruitment Support team. To return to the online application at any stage, please go to the University’s recruitment website. Please note that you will receive an automated email from our e-recruitment system to confirm receipt of your application. Please check your spam/junk mail if you do not receive this email. Important information for candidates Data privacy Please note that any personal data submitted to the University as part of the job application process will be processed in accordance with the GDPR and related UK data protection legislation. For further information, please see the University’s Privacy Notice for Job Applicants. The University’s Policy on Data Protection is available on the University’s Compliance webpages. The University’s policy on retirement The University operates an Employer Justified Retirement Age (EJRA) for very senior Researcher in Reproductive Demography job description, April 2025 6 research posts at grade RSIV/D35 and clinical equivalents E62 and E82, which with effect from 1 October 2023 will be 30 September before the 70th birthday. The justification for this is explained at: https://hr.admin.ox.ac.uk/the-ejra. For existing employees on these grades, any employment beyond the retirement age is subject to approval through the procedures: https://hr.admin.ox.ac.uk/the-ejra. There is no normal or fixed age at which staff in posts at other grades have to retire. Staff at these grades may elect to retire in accordance with the rules of the applicable pension scheme, as may be amended from time to time. Equality of opportunity Entry into employment with the University and progression within employment will be determined only by personal merit and the application of criteria which are related to the duties of each particular post and the relevant salary structure. In all cases, ability to perform the job will be the primary consideration. No applicant or member of staff shall be discriminated against because of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. Researcher in Reproductive Demography job description, April 2025 7 Benefits of working at the University Employee benefits University employees enjoy 38 days’ paid holiday, generous pension schemes, travel discounts, and a variety of professional development opportunities. Our range of other employee benefits and discounts also includes free entry to the Botanic Gardens and University colleges, and discounts at University museums. University Club and sports facilities Membership of the University Club is free for all University staff. The University Club offers social, sporting, and hospitality facilities. Staff can also use the University Sports Centre on Iffley Road at discounted rates, including a fitness centre, powerlifting room, and swimming pool. Information for staff new to Oxford If you are relocating to Oxfordshire from overseas or elsewhere in the UK, the University's Welcome Service website includes practical information about settling in the area, including advice on relocation, accommodation, and local schools. There is also a visa loan scheme to cover the costs of UK visa applications for staff and their dependents. Family-friendly benefits With one of the most generous family leave schemes in the Higher Education sector, and a range of flexible working options, Oxford aims to be a family-friendly employer. We also subscribe to the Work+Family Space, a service that provides practical advice and support for employees who have caring responsibilities. The service offers a free telephone advice line, and the ability to book emergency back-up care for children, adult dependents and elderly relatives. Childcare The University has excellent childcare services, including five University nurseries as well as University-supported places at many other private nurseries. For full details, including how to apply and the costs, see the Childcare Services webpages. Disabled staff We are committed to supporting members of staff with disabilities or long-term health conditions. For further details, including information about how to make contact, in confidence, with the University’s Staff Disability Advisor, see the Disability Support webpages. Staff networks The University has a number of staff networks including the Oxford Research Staff Society, BME staff network, LGBT+ staff network and a disabled staff network. You can find more information on the Equality and Diversity at Oxford webpages. The University of Oxford Newcomers' Club The University of Oxford Newcomers' Club is an organisation run by volunteers that aims to assist the partners of new staff settle into Oxford, and provides them with an opportunity to meet people and make connections in the local area. 8
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Job description Job title Senior Researcher in Geospatial Health and Digital Pandemic Preparedness Division Medical Sciences Division Department Oxford Population Health (Nuffield Department of Population Health, University of Oxford) Location Demographic Science Unit, 42-43 Park End Street, Oxford, OX1 1JD Hybrid working available (up to 40% of hours can be worked remotely) Grade and salary Grade 8: £45,585 - £54,395 per annum (including Oxford Weighting Allowance) Hours Full time Reporting to Prof. Melinda Mills, Director DSU Vacancy reference 178837 Senior Researcher in Geospatial Health and Digital Pandemic Preparedness job description, March 2025 1 About Oxford Population Health Oxford Population Health (the Nuffield Department of Population Health) provides an excellent environment for multi-disciplinary research and teaching and for professional and support staff. We work together to answer some of the most important questions about the causes, prevention and treatment of disease. The Department has around 1000 staff, students and academic visitors working in a number of world-renowned population health research groups, including the Clinical Trial Service Unit and Epidemiological Studies Unit (CTSU), the Cancer Epidemiology Unit (CEU), the National Perinatal Epidemiology Unit (NPEU) and other groups working on public health, health economics, ethics and health record linkage. It is also a key partner in the Oxford University’s Big Data Institute. In the 2021 Research Excellence Framework (REF), 96% of the research submitted to Unit of Assessment 2: Public Health, Health Services and Primary Care, was ranked either 4* (world-leading in terms of originality, significance and rigour) or 3* (internationally excellent in terms of originality, significance and rigour). This comprised research from Oxford Population Health and research from the Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences. We scored particularly well for having an environment that is conducive to producing research of world-leading quality and enabling outstanding impact, in terms of its vitality and sustainability. In addition to its research activities, the Department is home to the MSc in Global Health Science and Epidemiology, the MSc in Clinical Trials, and a variety of short courses. Students also come to undertake research for DPhil degrees. Teaching is provided for undergraduates reading for Medicine and for public health doctors in specialist training. For more information please visit the Oxford Population Health website. About the Medical Sciences Division The Medical Sciences Division is an internationally recognised centre of excellence for biomedical and clinical research and teaching, and the largest academic division in the University of Oxford. World-leading programmes, housed in state-of-the-art facilities, cover the full range of scientific endeavour from the molecule to the population. With our NHS partners we also foster the highest possible standards in patient care. For more information please visit the Medical Sciences Division website. About the University of Oxford Welcome to the University of Oxford. We aim to lead the world in research and education for the benefit of society both in the UK and globally. Oxford’s researchers engage with academic, commercial and cultural partners across the world to stimulate high-quality research and enable innovation through a broad range of social, policy and economic impacts. We believe our strengths lie both in empowering individuals and teams to address fundamental questions of global significance, while providing all our staff with a welcoming and inclusive workplace that enables everyone to develop and do their best Senior Researcher in Geospatial Health and Digital Pandemic Preparedness job description, March 2025 2 work. Recognising that diversity is our strength, vital for innovation and creativity, we aspire to build a truly diverse community which values and respects every individual’s unique contribution. While we have long traditions of scholarship, we are also forward-looking, creative and cutting-edge. Oxford is one of Europe's most entrepreneurial universities and we rank first in the UK for university spin-outs, and in recent years we have spun out 15-20 new companies every year. We are also recognised as leaders in support for social enterprise. Join us and you will find a unique, democratic and international community, a great range of staff benefits and access to a vibrant array of cultural activities in the beautiful city of Oxford. For more information please visit the Oxford University website. Demographic Science Unit Based at Oxford Population Health (Nuffield Department of Population Health), the Demographic Science Unit is at the forefront of demographic research that aids society, government and industry. The Unit is home to the Leverhulme Centre for Demographic Science, funded by the Leverhulme Trust, an interdisciplinary research centre that brings together multiple departments and disciplines to advance our understanding of demography. Directed by Professor Melinda Mills, the Unit and Centre aim to disrupt and realign how we measure and model populations. Our researchers infuse new types of data, methods and unconventional approaches to tackle the most challenging demographic problems of our time from population growth and shrinkage, climate change, migration, longevity and ageing, to fertility and household change. Join us in disrupting and realigning demography for the benefit of populations around the world. For more information, please visit our website at https://www.demography.ox.ac.uk/ The role The Leverhulme Centre for Demographic Science (LCDS) located within the Demographic Science Unit (DSU) wishes to appoint a Senior Researcher in Geospatial and Digital Pandemic Preparedness on a fixed-term appointment for 3 years commencing as soon as possible, funded as part a grant from the Mo Family Foundation within the Pandemic Sciences Institute (https://www.psi.ox.ac.uk/). The post holder will lead and develop innovative research in the area of geospatial and digital health, demography and pandemic preparedness. They will also enhance and innovate on an existing geospatial database and interactive dashboard with geospatial GIS data and supervise junior staff in this area. The postholder will participate in activities within the Pandemic Science Institute (PSI) in which the LCDS is a partner. Responsibilities/duties  Develop innovative research questions within Pandemic Science Institute project and LCDS in the realm of public health, pandemic preparedness, spatial demography and Senior Researcher in Geospatial Health and Digital Pandemic Preparedness job description, March 2025 3 epidemiology. Conduct collaborative and independent research integrating traditional and non-traditional data sources to improve health, demographic and pandemic preparedness, discovering insightful trends and spatial patterns in complex data related to pandemic preparedness, policies, health outcomes, and inequalities across space and demographic groups.  Develop and implement new research methodologies, including exploring innovative data streams from online digital footprints, remote sensing, open databases, and other sources relevant for pandemic preparedness, spatial epidemiology, and health inequalities.  Work in collaboration with PSI and LCDS research staff across diverse interdisciplinary projects and with colleagues in partner institutions and research groups to identify strategic areas for interdisciplinary collaboration and cross-fertilisation to benefit the research objectives.  Provide leadership in the design, development, and maintenance of computing infrastructure for data and code, establishing and documenting workflows for open science, online dashboards and databases, data security and cluster computing for large-scale data analysis of multiple types of data.  Regularly write and lead on research articles at a national level for peer-reviewed journals and reviews. Present papers at national conferences, and lead seminars to disseminate research findings.  Supervise, manage, organise, and delegate work to junior staff and other members of the LCDS and external partners contributing to the research project.  Raise research funds through grant applications and manage own area of a larger research budget.  Represent the research group and project at external meetings/seminars, either with other members of the group or alone, and be an active member of the LCDS and attend LCDS seminars, meetings and training.  To contribute, as required to the wider academic activities of the PSI, LCDS and Nuffield Department of Population Health (including teaching, student mentoring or supervision, and assessment) and to participate in appropriate training and quality assurance processes for such roles. The above list is not exhaustive and the role-holder is required to undertake such duties as may reasonably be requested within the scope of the post. All staff are required to act in a professional, cooperative and flexible manner, in line with the requirements of the post. Selection criteria Essential  Hold a Ph.D/D.Phil in Population Health, Demography, Spatial Epidemiology, Geography, Statistics, Data Science, or other relevant discipline  Substantial relevant post-qualification research experience Senior Researcher in Geospatial Health and Digital Pandemic Preparedness job description, March 2025 4  Strong publication record and familiarity with the existing literature and research in the field  Possess sufficient specialist knowledge in the discipline to develop research projects and methodologies including advanced statistical analyses with strong programming skills in R and/or Python and experience in developing and managing a spatial relational database using PostgreSQL and PostGIS or other related software.  Possess advanced technical skills necessary for acquiring and analysing diverse sources and types of big data. This may include skills in signals data or digital trace data, spatial data science and remote sensing, computer vision, text analysis, relational database design and management, and interacting with big data from diverse sources through APIs, web scraping, and other technical means.  Enthusiasm for working as part of an interdisciplinary team with members at different career stages and with various fields of expertise  A demonstrated commitment to open science, data, and software, including collaborative coding through GitHub or similar platforms.  Ability to independently plan and manage a research project, including a research budget, that includes multiple international partners and stakeholders.  Ability to raise research funds through making grant applications Desirable  Experience of supervising staff  Experience of managing a research budget  Experience of writing grant applications  Experience developing or managing web development work and building REST APIs How to apply Applications are made through our e-recruitment system and you will find all the information you need about how to apply on our Jobs website. Your application will be judged solely on the basis of how you demonstrate that you meet the selection criteria stated in the job description. As part of your application you will be asked to provide details of two referees and indicate whether we can contact them now. You will be asked to upload a CV and a supporting statement. The supporting statement must explain how you meet each of the selection criteria for the post using examples of your skills and experience. This may include experience gained in employment, education, or during career breaks (such as time out to care for dependants). Please upload your CV and supporting statement as PDF files with your name and the document type in the filename. Senior Researcher in Geospatial Health and Digital Pandemic Preparedness job description, March 2025 5 All applications must be received by midday UK time on the closing date stated in the online advertisement. If you currently work for the University please note that: - as part of the referencing process, we will contact your current department to confirm basic employment details including reason for leaving although employees may hold multiple part-time posts, they may not hold more than the equivalent of a full time post. If you are offered this post, and accepting it would take you over the equivalent of full-time hours, you will be expected to resign from, or reduce hours in, your other posts(s) before starting work in the new post. Information for priority candidates A priority candidate is a University employee who is seeking redeployment because they have been advised that they are at risk of redundancy, or on grounds of illhealth/disability. Priority candidates are issued with a redeployment letter by their employing departments. If you are a priority candidate, please ensure that you attach your redeployment letter to your application (or email it to the contact address on the advert if the application form used for the vacancy does not allow attachments). If you need help Help and support is available from the HR Systems Recruitment support webpage. If you require any further assistance please email the Recruitment Support team. To return to the online application at any stage, please go to the University’s recruitment website. Please note that you will receive an automated email from our e-recruitment system to confirm receipt of your application. Please check your spam/junk mail if you do not receive this email. Important information for candidates Data privacy Please note that any personal data submitted to the University as part of the job application process will be processed in accordance with the GDPR and related UK data protection legislation. For further information, please see the University’s Privacy Notice for Job Applicants. The University’s Policy on Data Protection is available on the University’s Compliance webpages. The University’s policy on retirement Senior Researcher in Geospatial Health and Digital Pandemic Preparedness job description, March 2025 6 The University operates an Employer Justified Retirement Age (EJRA) for very senior research posts at grade RSIV/D35 and clinical equivalents E62 and E82, which with effect from 1 October 2023 will be 30 September before the 70th birthday. The justification for this is explained at: https://hr.admin.ox.ac.uk/the-ejra. For existing employees on these grades, any employment beyond the retirement age is subject to approval through the procedures: https://hr.admin.ox.ac.uk/the-ejra. There is no normal or fixed age at which staff in posts at other grades have to retire. Staff at these grades may elect to retire in accordance with the rules of the applicable pension scheme, as may be amended from time to time. Equality of opportunity Entry into employment with the University and progression within employment will be determined only by personal merit and the application of criteria which are related to the duties of each particular post and the relevant salary structure. In all cases, ability to perform the job will be the primary consideration. No applicant or member of staff shall be discriminated against because of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. Senior Researcher in Geospatial Health and Digital Pandemic Preparedness job description, March 2025 7 Benefits of working at the University Employee benefits University employees enjoy 38 days’ paid holiday, generous pension schemes, flexible working options, travel discounts including salary sacrifice schemes for bicycles and electric cars and other discounts. Staff can access a huge range of personal and professional development opportunities. See https://hr.admin.ox.ac.uk/staff-benefits Employee Assistance Programme As part of our wellbeing offering staff get free access to Health Assured, a confidential employee assistance programme, available 24/7 for 365 days a year. Find out more https://staff.admin.ox.ac.uk/health-assured-eap University Club and sports facilities Membership of the University Club is free for University staff. It offers social, sporting, and hospitality facilities. Staff can also use the University Sports Centre on Iffley Road at discounted rates, including a fitness centre, powerlifting room, and swimming pool. See www.club.ox.ac.uk and https://www.sport.ox.ac.uk/. Information for staff new to Oxford If you are relocating to Oxfordshire from overseas or elsewhere in the UK, the University's Welcome Service includes practical information about settling in the area, including advice on relocation, accommodation, and local schools. See https://welcome.ox.ac.uk/ There is also a visa loan scheme to cover the costs of UK visa applications for staff and their dependants. See https://staffimmigration.admin.ox.ac.uk/visa-loan-scheme Family-friendly benefits We are a family-friendly employer with one of the most generous family leave schemes in the Higher Education sector (see https://hr.web.ox.ac.uk/family-leave). Our Childcare Services team provides guidance and support on childcare provision, and offers a range of high-quality childcare options at affordable prices for staff. In addition to 5 University nurseries, we partner with a number of local providers to offer in excess of 450 full time nursery places to our staff. Eligible parents are able to pay for childcare through salary sacrifice, further reducing costs. See https://childcare.admin.ox.ac.uk/. Supporting disability and health-related issues (inc menopause) We are committed to supporting members of staff with disabilities or long-term health conditions, including those experiencing negative effects of menopause. Information about the University’s Staff Disability Advisor, is at https://edu.admin.ox.ac.uk/disability-support. For information about how we support those going through menopause see https://hr.admin.ox.ac.uk/menopause-guidance Staff networks The University has a number of staff networks including for research staff, BME staff, LGBT+ staff, disabled staff network and those going through menopause. Find out more at https://edu.admin.ox.ac.uk/networks The University of Oxford Newcomers' Club The University of Oxford Newcomers' Club is run by volunteers that aims to assist the partners of new staff settle into Oxford, and provides them with an opportunity to meet people and make connections in the local area. See www.newcomers.ox.ac.uk. Research staff The Researcher Hub supports all researchers on fixed-term contracts. They aim to help you settle in comfortably, make connections, grow as a person, extend your research expertise and approach your next career step with confidence. 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Based at Oxford Population Health (Nuffield Department of Population Health), the Demographic Science Unit (DSU) is at the forefront of demographic research that aids society, government and industry. The DSU is home to the Leverhulme Centre for Demographic Science, an interdisciplinary research centre funded by the Leverhulme Trust and directed by Professor Melinda Mills which aims to disrupt and realign how we measure and model populations by infusing new types of data, methods and unconventional approaches to tackle the most challenging demographic problems of our time. You will lead and develop innovative research in the area of geospatial and digital health, demography and pandemic preparedness. You will also enhance and innovate on an existing geospatial database and interactive dashboard with geospatial GIS data and supervise junior staff in this area. To be considered for the role you will hold a Ph.D/D.Phil in Population Health, Demography, Spatial Epidemiology, Geography, Statistics, Data Science, or other relevant discipline, as well as have substantial relevant post-qualification research experience. This is post is full-time, fixed term post for 3 years. The closing date for applications is noon on 28 April 2025. You will be required to upload a CV and a cover letter as part of your online application. The cover letter should clearly describe how you meet each of the selection criteria listed in the job description.
Job description Job title Research Finance Manager Division Medical Sciences Division Department Oxford Population Health (Nuffield Department of Population Health, University of Oxford) Location Old Road Campus, Headington, Oxford, OX3 7LF Hybrid working available (up to 40% of hours can be worked remotely) Grade and salary Grade 8: £48,235 - £57,255 per annum (including Oxford Weighting Allowance) Hours Full time (part time considered) Contract type Fixed-term for 3 years Reporting to Deputy Head of Finance Vacancy reference 179400 Research Finance Manager - Job description, April 2025 1 About Oxford Population Health Oxford Population Health (the Nuffield Department of Population Health) provides an excellent environment for multi-disciplinary research and teaching and for professional and support staff. We work together to answer some of the most important questions about the causes, prevention and treatment of disease. The Department has around 1000 staff, students and academic visitors working in a number of world-renowned population health research groups, including the Clinical Trial Service Unit and Epidemiological Studies Unit (CTSU), the Cancer Epidemiology Unit (CEU), the National Perinatal Epidemiology Unit (NPEU) and other groups working on public health, health economics, ethics and health record linkage. It is also a key partner in the Oxford University’s Big Data Institute. In the 2021 Research Excellence Framework (REF), 96% of the research submitted to Unit of Assessment 2: Public Health, Health Services and Primary Care, was ranked either 4* (world-leading in terms of originality, significance and rigour) or 3* (internationally excellent in terms of originality, significance and rigour). This comprised research from Oxford Population Health and research from the Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences. We scored particularly well for having an environment that is conducive to producing research of world-leading quality and enabling outstanding impact, in terms of its vitality and sustainability. In addition to its research activities, the Department is home to the MSc in Global Health Science and Epidemiology, the MSc in Clinical Trials, and a variety of short courses. Students also come to undertake research for DPhil degrees. Teaching is provided for undergraduates reading for Medicine and for public health doctors in specialist training. For more information please visit the Oxford Population Health website. About the Medical Sciences Division The Medical Sciences Division is an internationally recognised centre of excellence for biomedical and clinical research and teaching, and the largest academic division in the University of Oxford. World-leading programmes, housed in state-of-the-art facilities, cover the full range of scientific endeavour from the molecule to the population. With our NHS partners we also foster the highest possible standards in patient care. For more information please visit the Medical Sciences Division website. About the University of Oxford Welcome to the University of Oxford. We aim to lead the world in research and education for the benefit of society both in the UK and globally. Oxford’s researchers engage with academic, commercial and cultural partners across the world to stimulate high-quality research and enable innovation through a broad range of social, policy and economic impacts. We believe our strengths lie both in empowering individuals and teams to address Research Finance Manager - Job description, April 2025 2 fundamental questions of global significance, while providing all our staff with a welcoming and inclusive workplace that enables everyone to develop and do their best work. Recognising that diversity is our strength, vital for innovation and creativity, we aspire to build a truly diverse community which values and respects every individual’s unique contribution. While we have long traditions of scholarship, we are also forward-looking, creative and cutting-edge. Oxford is one of Europe's most entrepreneurial universities and we rank first in the UK for university spin-outs, and in recent years we have spun out 15-20 new companies every year. We are also recognised as leaders in support for social enterprise. Join us and you will find a unique, democratic and international community, a great range of staff benefits and access to a vibrant array of cultural activities in the beautiful city of Oxford. For more information please visit the Oxford University website. The role This role is pivotal in the Nuffield Department of Population Health (NDPH)’s Administration Team providing pre and post award grant management and supporting the Deputy Head of Finance. Working at a senior level you will balance the needs of the operation with direct hands on involvement aiming to sustain real and measurable research service improvements. This is an important position whereby your success will directly impact on NDPH. We are seeking an experienced and well organized individual with a strong research administration background to coordinate and manage our research portfolio. NDPH has a large and complex grant portfolio with around 300 grants many of which are over £1M. We run complex international studies so are dealing with different currencies as well as complex spending patterns. We process around 300 grant related applications per year (grant applications, supplements, no cost extensions, internal calls) and also deal with collaboration agreements and contract negotiations. You will manage the research grants operation within the department. This will entail leading services and providing advice and administrative support to academics, researchers and administrators in the department on a range of grant applications and research award issues. You will have an overview of the entire grants management operation and will be required to possess a broad level of understanding of how academia operates and be able to develop an in-depth knowledge of the discipline areas of the department. You will have overall responsibility for all pre and post-award activity, including management responsibility for the team of Senior Finance Officers (Grants) and Finance Officers (Grants) working in this area (10 staff in total). You will work closely with the Accounts and Personnel Teams and will report directly to the Deputy Head of Finance Research Finance Manager - Job description, April 2025 3 Responsibilities Strategy and Management • Under the direction of the Deputy Head of Finance, you will develop strategies and procedures for managing and coordinating the various research activities of the department. You will be responsible for the management of all of the work of the Senior and Finance Officers (Grants). In practice this will involve overseeing all aspects of the pre-award process, pro-actively supporting staff to manage their post-award portfolio, and providing guidance and training on the grants operations within the team. You will also have direct line management responsibilities, dealing with recruitment, personal development reviews and any disciplinary and grievance issues, referring any significant problems to the Deputy Head of Finance. • You will take responsibility for the day-to-day management of grants operations within the team, including the management of the financial aspects of the whole team’s caseload including the monitoring of contract award activations, and developing and running regular management reports to assist with workload management within the grants team. • You will provide training and coaching to other members of the team on specialist funding issues and on the development of new systems and cost procedures. Pre- and Post-Award Grant Management • Provide information and advice to members of the department completing grant proposals and applications, assisting with the preparation of applications to ensure the best fit with the requirements of potential funders, meeting sponsors’ terms and conditions and providing information on Full Economic Costing, pricing, and costrecovery strategies and financial regulations. • Cost new grant applications using the university’s X5 costing tool, providing advice on maximising funding structures, within the terms and conditions of the funding body. • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of sponsors’ financial terms and conditions and ensure that they are adhered to. • Liaise with Research Services and Research Accounts to ensure award set-ups, amendments and closures are carried out accurately and in a timely manner. • Set-up, manage and close pre-approved project accounts for approved grants in the department and regularly review and clear the departmental pre-award and suspense accounts. • Liaise with Research Accounts to ensure prompt and accurate billing of grantors/sponsors. • Regularly meet with grant holders to report on grant balances and to support them in achieving maximum benefits within the rules and regulations laid down by the university and funding bodies, and provide advice and responses to grant holder queries. • Oversee the provision of regular financial reporting to Principal Investigators and advice on any issues which may arise during the lifetime of the grant, including extensions, transfer of funds and projections of alternative use of funding, where permitted. Research Finance Manager - Job description, April 2025 4 • • • • Working closely with the Deputy Head of Finance to standardise grant management processes across the department by undertaking regular audits on current practice and filing systems, identifying best practice and areas for improvement and implementing changes to procedures. You will have the responsibility for ensuring that the department’s grant management processes are in line with university best practice and grant files contain the relevant up-to-date documentation. Prepare regular and ad-hoc reports as required for both internal and external purposes. Ensure that financial information received by the Departmental Leadership Team is accurate and carry out analysis of that information as required. Responsibility for the management of research agreements and contracts. Liaising with Research Services (the University’s central contracts team) and Principal Investigators to ensure these are appropriately executed, and accurately recorded and filed in compliance with local procedures Communication • Develop successful working relationships across the university, external collaborators, NHS and organisations in support of NDPH’s research groups. • Keep staff informed on relevant matters to ensure effective communications to the grants team and all NDPH staff as appropriate. • Be responsible for the design, upload of financial documents and communications on the department’s intranet, in particular the grants section. • Representing NDPH at meetings, leading working groups and training sessions as required, and liaising with other teams to ensure effective support . Other responsabilities • Develop an understanding of the overall departmental finances, including the general ledger accounts. • Comply with university and departmental finance related directives, policy and procedures. • Act at all times in the interests of the department to ensure good management practice. • Maintain confidentiality regarding research and personnel issues at all times. • Be accountable for your own professional conduct within the team. • Conduct yourself with due regards to the University Equal Opportunities and Data Protection policies. • Keep up to date with developments related to both research and financial administration. • Undertake other duties as may be required from time to time that are commensurate with the grade and responsibilities of the post. Research Finance Manager - Job description, April 2025 5 The above list is not exhaustive and the role-holder is required to undertake such duties as may reasonably be requested within the scope of the post. All staff are required to act in a professional, cooperative and flexible manner, in line with the requirements of the post. Selection criteria Essential • • • • • • • • • Educated to degree level, or have equivalent experience, ideally in business or finance. Strong track record of administration and business management within an academic-led environment. Experience of direct line management, recruitment and selection of staff, performance management and staff development. Experience of research grant costing and grant accounting, including a thorough understanding of the accounting requirements of the major funding bodies. Significant experience of budget and research grant management, including extensive usage of financial spreadsheets and databases. Highly organised, excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage a varied workload under pressure and meet deadlines. Strong communication skills, both verbal and written. Evidence of working independently and to deadlines, using own initiative, prioritising complex and competing demands, and of adaptability in the face of new challenges. Excellent knowledge of the use of IT with the ability to exchange information and data between a variety of office, financial and other resource management software. Desirable • • Current knowledge of Oracle Financials and X5. Previous experience in the administration of research contracts. Pre-employment screening Standard checks If you are offered the post, the offer will be subject to standard pre-employment checks. You will be asked to provide: proof of your right-to-work in the UK; proof of your identity; and (if we haven’t done so already) we will contact the referees you have nominated. If you have previously worked for the University we will also verify key information such as your dates of employment and reason for leaving your previous role with the department/unit where you worked. You will also be asked to complete a health declaration so that you can tell us about any health conditions or disabilities for which you may need us to make appropriate adjustments. Please read the candidate notes on the University’s pre-employment screening procedures at: https://www.jobs.ox.ac.uk/pre-employment-checks Research Finance Manager - Job description, April 2025 6 How to apply Applications are made through our e-recruitment system and you will find all the information you need about how to apply on our Jobs website. Your application will be judged solely on the basis of how you demonstrate that you meet the selection criteria stated in the job description. As part of your application you will be asked to provide details of two referees and indicate whether we can contact them now. You will be asked to upload a CV and a supporting statement. The supporting statement must explain how you meet each of the selection criteria for the post using examples of your skills and experience. This may include experience gained in employment, education, or during career breaks (such as time out to care for dependants). Please upload your CV and supporting statement as PDF files with your name and the document type in the filename. All applications must be received by midday UK time on the closing date stated in the online advertisement. If you currently work for the University please note that: - as part of the referencing process, we will contact your current department to confirm basic employment details including reason for leaving although employees may hold multiple part-time posts, they may not hold more than the equivalent of a full time post. If you are offered this post, and accepting it would take you over the equivalent of full-time hours, you will be expected to resign from, or reduce hours in, your other posts(s) before starting work in the new post. Information for priority candidates A priority candidate is a University employee who is seeking redeployment because they have been advised that they are at risk of redundancy, or on grounds of illhealth/disability. Priority candidates are issued with a redeployment letter by their employing departments. If you are a priority candidate, please ensure that you attach your redeployment letter to your application (or email it to the contact address on the advert if the application form used for the vacancy does not allow attachments). Research Finance Manager - Job description, April 2025 7 If you need help Help and support is available from the HR Systems Recruitment support webpage. If you require any further assistance please email the Recruitment Support team. To return to the online application at any stage, please go to the University’s recruitment website. Please note that you will receive an automated email from our e-recruitment system to confirm receipt of your application. Please check your spam/junk mail if you do not receive this email. Important information for candidates Data privacy Please note that any personal data submitted to the University as part of the job application process will be processed in accordance with the GDPR and related UK data protection legislation. For further information, please see the University’s Privacy Notice for Job Applicants. The University’s Policy on Data Protection is available on the University’s Compliance webpages. The University’s policy on retirement The University operates an Employer Justified Retirement Age (EJRA) for very senior research posts at grade RSIV/D35 and clinical equivalents E62 and E82, which with effect from 1 October 2023 will be 30 September before the 70th birthday. The justification for this is explained at: https://hr.admin.ox.ac.uk/the-ejra. For existing employees on these grades, any employment beyond the retirement age is subject to approval through the procedures: https://hr.admin.ox.ac.uk/the-ejra. There is no normal or fixed age at which staff in posts at other grades have to retire. Staff at these grades may elect to retire in accordance with the rules of the applicable pension scheme, as may be amended from time to time. Equality of opportunity Entry into employment with the University and progression within employment will be determined only by personal merit and the application of criteria which are related to the duties of each particular post and the relevant salary structure. In all cases, ability to perform the job will be the primary consideration. 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Job description Job title Health Data Scientist Division Medical Sciences Division Department Oxford Population Health (Nuffield Department of Population Health, University of Oxford) Location Old Road Campus, Headington, Oxford, OX3 7LF Grade and salary Grade 6: £34,982 - £40,855 (including Oxford Weighting Allowance) Hours Full time (part time considered) Contract type Fixed-term – 1 year in the first instance Vacancy reference 179066 Health Data Scientist job description, April 2025 1 About Oxford Population Health Oxford Population Health (the Nuffield Department of Population Health) provides an excellent environment for multi-disciplinary research and teaching and for professional and support staff. We work together to answer some of the most important questions about the causes, prevention and treatment of disease. The Department has around 1000 staff, students and academic visitors working in a number of world-renowned population health research groups, including the Clinical Trial Service Unit and Epidemiological Studies Unit (CTSU), the Cancer Epidemiology Unit (CEU), the National Perinatal Epidemiology Unit (NPEU) and other groups working on public health, health economics, ethics and health record linkage. It is also a key partner in the Oxford University’s Big Data Institute. In the 2021 Research Excellence Framework (REF), 96% of the research submitted to Unit of Assessment 2: Public Health, Health Services and Primary Care, was ranked either 4* (world-leading in terms of originality, significance and rigour) or 3* (internationally excellent in terms of originality, significance and rigour). This comprised research from Oxford Population Health and research from the Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences. We scored particularly well for having an environment that is conducive to producing research of world-leading quality and enabling outstanding impact, in terms of its vitality and sustainability. In addition to its research activities, the Department is home to the MSc in Global Health Science and Epidemiology, the MSc in Clinical Trials, and a variety of short courses. Students also come to undertake research for DPhil degrees. Teaching is provided for undergraduates reading for Medicine and for public health doctors in specialist training. For more information please visit the Oxford Population Health website. About the Medical Sciences Division The Medical Sciences Division is an internationally recognised centre of excellence for biomedical and clinical research and teaching, and the largest academic division in the University of Oxford. World-leading programmes, housed in state-of-the-art facilities, cover the full range of scientific endeavour from the molecule to the population. With our NHS partners we also foster the highest possible standards in patient care. For more information please visit the Medical Sciences Division website. About the University of Oxford Welcome to the University of Oxford. We aim to lead the world in research and education for the benefit of society both in the UK and globally. Oxford’s researchers engage with academic, commercial and cultural partners across the world to stimulate high-quality research and enable innovation through a broad range of social, policy and economic impacts. We believe our strengths lie both in empowering individuals and teams to address fundamental questions of global significance, while providing all our staff with a welcoming and inclusive workplace that enables everyone to develop and do their best Health Data Scientist job description, April 2025 2 work. Recognising that diversity is our strength, vital for innovation and creativity, we aspire to build a truly diverse community which values and respects every individual’s unique contribution. While we have long traditions of scholarship, we are also forward-looking, creative and cutting-edge. Oxford is one of Europe's most entrepreneurial universities and we rank first in the UK for university spin-outs, and in recent years we have spun out 15-20 new companies every year. We are also recognised as leaders in support for social enterprise. Join us and you will find a unique, democratic and international community, a great range of staff benefits and access to a vibrant array of cultural activities in the beautiful city of Oxford. For more information please visit the Oxford University website. The project https://www.bdi.ox.ac.uk/research/schistotrack The candidate will join the Big Data Institute and Nuffield Department of Population Health, which contain world renowned research groups and provide an excellent environment to gain multidisciplinary skills. In particular, the candidate will join the SchistoTrack Group (Chami Group) that extends big data methods to rural poor settings in sub-Saharan Africa. The key aim of the research group is to improve the effectiveness of treatment for schistosomiasis by taking a multifaceted approach that combines statistical learning with epidemiology, largescale fieldwork, and community engagement. Over 250m people are infected with schistosomes (parasitic blood flukes) and over 700m people live in areas with ongoing transmission; 90% of this burden is in sub-Saharan Africa. The main treatment strategy for schistosomiasis is mass drug administration, whereby at-risk individuals are provided praziquantel without diagnosis. If left untreated, schistosome infections such as that with Schistosoma mansoni can cause upper gastrointestinal tract bleeding, periportal fibrosis, bloody diarrhoea, anaemia, and enlarged liver/spleen. Despite widely available treatment, schistosomiasis-associated morbidities persist due to the lack of protection from treatment against reinfection, imperfect drug efficacy, and long-term effects of previous infections. The Oxford-Uganda Collaboration on Schistosomiasis is a strong partnership between Oxford and the Uganda Ministry of Health. This post is to support an ongoing prospective cohort in rural Uganda which aims to identify the factors predicting schistosomiasis-associated (multi)morbidities. The position is based in Oxford. The cohort is in villages bordering Lake Albert, Lake Victoria, and the River Nile. The work involves extensive primary data collection on site in rural villages with the coordination of large-scale field teams in Uganda involving surveyors, technicians, auxiliary workers, sonographers, ethicists, data entrants, Ministry of Health officials, nurses, clinicians, malacologists, local village residents, district health officers, regional hospital staff, and others. The project is a result of over a decade of collaboration between the PI, Associate Professor Goylette Chami, and the Uganda Ministry of Health. Over 8,000 individuals have been surveyed with over 4,200 individuals assessed on site for clinical examinations. Three annual timepoints and other minor timepoints already have been completed. Health Data Scientist job description, April 2025 3 The role We are seeking a well-organised individual with a strong interest in programming, data analyses, and quality control. The data wrangler will be part of a team of approximately 10 individuals at Oxford, including DPhils, postdocs, and administrators. The Oxford team works across statistical, machine learning, and image analysis methods. The primary focus of this role is to manage the unique, highly dimensional data (spatial-temporal, images, biomedical datasets, etc.) generated from the cohort in Uganda through data wrangling and to support the rest of the Oxford and Uganda teams for data analyses. This post provides an exciting opportunity to work with diverse data types, address a disease of poverty, and join a multidisciplinary team employing quantitative approaches to novel biomedical problems. The position is a great opportunity for someone with a strong quantitative background, who would like to gain experience working with a large research team on challenging data science projects. The post is suitable for someone with excellent programming and analytical skills. The candidate will report directly to the study PI, Associate Professor Goylette Chami. Responsibilities  Help design data management processes, data annotation strategies and detailed plans to support reproducible data analysis;  Produce reports on data handling and procedures, including recording changes to the databases and datasets in a well-structured manner;  Develop scripts to interrogate datasets, automate tasks, and perform routine statistical analyses;  Perform the data wrangling in close collaboration with senior group members to assess, manipulate, clean, and validate large datasets from a variety of sources;  Communicate effectively using a variety of platforms, to present outputs of the work to the Oxford team, and for presentation for community engagement in Uganda;  To keep the PI informed on progress and developments connected with delivery of a particular task;  Act as a source of information and advice to other members of the group on methodologies or procedures, and actively participate in ongoing research projects;  Maintain confidentiality regarding research data and ensure information governance principles are adhered to across the project and team. Selection criteria Essential  A strong degree in life sciences, mathematics, or a computational subject such as computer science, physics, or engineering Health Data Scientist job description, April 2025 4  Experience of using R or python for data manipulation and statistical analysis (if python then must also learn R)  Meticulous approach to data handling and documentation, including experience of source control particular Git/Gitlab  Ability to learn Open Data Kit (electronic survey programming)  Excellent written and oral communication skills in English  Ability to prioritise workload and to work under pressure on a variety of tasks concurrently Desirable  Understanding and/or experience of the use of biomedical/clinical data  Experience of working in a multidisciplinary team (e.g. a team involving clinicians, scientists, etc.) and/or in wider collaborative groups  Experience of programming and/or scripting in a linux environment  Familiarity with machine learning or image analysis methods Pre-employment screening Standard checks If you are offered the post, the offer will be subject to standard pre-employment checks. You will be asked to provide: proof of your right-to-work in the UK; proof of your identity; and (if we haven’t done so already) we will contact the referees you have nominated. If you have previously worked for the University we will also verify key information such as your dates of employment and reason for leaving your previous role with the department/unit where you worked. You will also be asked to complete a health declaration so that you can tell us about any health conditions or disabilities for which you may need us to make appropriate adjustments. Please read the candidate notes on the University’s pre-employment screening procedures at: https://www.jobs.ox.ac.uk/pre-employment-checks How to apply Applications are made through our e-recruitment system and you will find all the information you need about how to apply on our Jobs website. Your application will be judged solely on the basis of how you demonstrate that you meet the selection criteria stated in the job description. As part of your application you will be asked to provide details of two referees and indicate whether we can contact them now. You will be asked to upload a CV and a supporting statement. The supporting statement must explain how you meet each of the selection criteria for the post using examples of your Health Data Scientist job description, April 2025 5 skills and experience. This may include experience gained in employment, education, or during career breaks (such as time out to care for dependants). Please upload your CV and supporting statement as PDF files with your name and the document type in the filename. All applications must be received by midday UK time on the closing date stated in the online advertisement. If you currently work for the University please note that: - as part of the referencing process, we will contact your current department to confirm basic employment details including reason for leaving although employees may hold multiple part-time posts, they may not hold more than the equivalent of a full time post. If you are offered this post, and accepting it would take you over the equivalent of full-time hours, you will be expected to resign from, or reduce hours in, your other posts(s) before starting work in the new post. Information for priority candidates A priority candidate is a University employee who is seeking redeployment because they have been advised that they are at risk of redundancy, or on grounds of illhealth/disability. Priority candidates are issued with a redeployment letter by their employing departments. If you are a priority candidate, please ensure that you attach your redeployment letter to your application (or email it to the contact address on the advert if the application form used for the vacancy does not allow attachments). If you need help Help and support is available from the HR Systems Recruitment support webpage. If you require any further assistance please email the Recruitment Support team. To return to the online application at any stage, please go to the University’s recruitment website. Please note that you will receive an automated email from our e-recruitment system to confirm receipt of your application. Please check your spam/junk mail if you do not receive this email. Important information for candidates Data privacy Please note that any personal data submitted to the University as part of the job application process will be processed in accordance with the GDPR and related UK data protection legislation. For further information, please see the University’s Privacy Notice for Job Health Data Scientist job description, April 2025 6 Applicants. The University’s Policy on Data Protection is available on the University’s Compliance webpages. The University’s policy on retirement The University operates an Employer Justified Retirement Age (EJRA) for very senior research posts at grade RSIV/D35 and clinical equivalents E62 and E82, which with effect from 1 October 2023 will be 30 September before the 70th birthday. The justification for this is explained at: https://hr.admin.ox.ac.uk/the-ejra. For existing employees on these grades, any employment beyond the retirement age is subject to approval through the procedures: https://hr.admin.ox.ac.uk/the-ejra. There is no normal or fixed age at which staff in posts at other grades have to retire. Staff at these grades may elect to retire in accordance with the rules of the applicable pension scheme, as may be amended from time to time. Equality of opportunity Entry into employment with the University and progression within employment will be determined only by personal merit and the application of criteria which are related to the duties of each particular post and the relevant salary structure. In all cases, ability to perform the job will be the primary consideration. No applicant or member of staff shall be discriminated against because of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. Health Data Scientist job description, April 2025 7 Benefits of working at the University Employee benefits University employees enjoy 38 days’ paid holiday, generous pension schemes, flexible working options, travel discounts including salary sacrifice schemes for bicycles and electric cars and other discounts. Staff can access a huge range of personal and professional development opportunities. See https://hr.admin.ox.ac.uk/staff-benefits Employee Assistance Programme As part of our wellbeing offering staff get free access to Health Assured, a confidential employee assistance programme, available 24/7 for 365 days a year. Find out more https://staff.admin.ox.ac.uk/health-assured-eap University Club and sports facilities Membership of the University Club is free for University staff. It offers social, sporting, and hospitality facilities. Staff can also use the University Sports Centre on Iffley Road at discounted rates, including a fitness centre, powerlifting room, and swimming pool. See www.club.ox.ac.uk and https://www.sport.ox.ac.uk/. Information for staff new to Oxford If you are relocating to Oxfordshire from overseas or elsewhere in the UK, the University's Welcome Service includes practical information about settling in the area, including advice on relocation, accommodation, and local schools. See https://welcome.ox.ac.uk/ There is also a visa loan scheme to cover the costs of UK visa applications for staff and their dependants. See https://staffimmigration.admin.ox.ac.uk/visa-loan-scheme Family-friendly benefits We are a family-friendly employer with one of the most generous family leave schemes in the Higher Education sector (see https://hr.web.ox.ac.uk/family-leave). Our Childcare Services team provides guidance and support on childcare provision, and offers a range of high-quality childcare options at affordable prices for staff. In addition to 5 University nurseries, we partner with a number of local providers to offer in excess of 450 full time nursery places to our staff. Eligible parents are able to pay for childcare through salary sacrifice, further reducing costs. See https://childcare.admin.ox.ac.uk/. Supporting disability and health-related issues (inc menopause) We are committed to supporting members of staff with disabilities or long-term health conditions, including those experiencing negative effects of menopause. Information about the University’s Staff Disability Advisor, is at https://edu.admin.ox.ac.uk/disability-support. For information about how we support those going through menopause see https://hr.admin.ox.ac.uk/menopause-guidance Staff networks The University has a number of staff networks including for research staff, BME staff, LGBT+ staff, disabled staff network and those going through menopause. Find out more at https://edu.admin.ox.ac.uk/networks The University of Oxford Newcomers' Club The University of Oxford Newcomers' Club is run by volunteers that aims to assist the partners of new staff settle into Oxford, and provides them with an opportunity to meet people and make connections in the local area. See www.newcomers.ox.ac.uk. Research staff The Researcher Hub supports all researchers on fixed-term contracts. They aim to help you settle in comfortably, make connections, grow as a person, extend your research expertise and approach your next career step with confidence. Find out more https://www.ox.ac.uk/research/support-researchers/researcher-hub Oxford’s Research Staff Society is a collective voice for our researchers. They also organise social and professional networking activities for researchers. Find out more https://www.ox.ac.uk/research/support-researchers/connectingother-researchers/oxford-research-staff-society 8
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The Ethox Centre is an internationally-recognised multidisciplinary bioethics research centre located within Oxford Population Health in the University of Oxford. It is situated at the University’s Old Road Campus, giving it ready access to major medical research institutes such as the Clinical Trials Service Unit, the Centre for Tropical Medicine and Global Health, and the NIHR Oxford Biomedical Research Centre. We are seeking a Senior Researcher to work on the Wellcome-funded SHARE project (Environmentally Sustainable Health Research) at the Ethox Centre. You will be responsible for a workpackage of the project aiming at developing a conceptual and normative framework that supports context-sensitive, just, systems-focused and reflexive environmentally sustainable health research and tool use. You will facilitate knowledge exchange with the strand of the SHARE project undertaking empirical research into tool use and actively contribute to the strand co-designing practical resources with research communities. To be considered, you will hold a PhD in (bio)ethics, philosophy, sociology, anthropology or similar. You will have experience with applying conceptual reflection to empirical data. You will have substantial relevant post-qualification research experience and a strong publication record. You will have excellent communication skills, including the ability to write for publication, present research proposals and results, and represent the research group at meetings. This is a full time (part time considered), fixed term post until 20 April 2028. The closing date for applications is noon on 30 April 2025. You will be required to upload a CV and a cover letter as part of your online application. The cover letter should clearly describe how you meet each of the selection criteria listed in the job description.
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The Leverhulme Centre for Demographic Science (LCDS), Nuffield Department of Population Health (NDPH) is recruiting a Senior Research Fellow in Demographic Science. The post would be held in conjunction with an Official Fellowship at Reuben College. The post holder will establish and develop their own research team and play a leading role in generating world class scientific research and the management and strategic direction of the LCDS. You will be responsible for publishing research articles, communicating results at national and international conferences, writing funding applications, building and supervising your own team, obtaining competitive funding and developing and collaborating on projects. You will also play a key role in the Governance of Reuben College, supporting its graduate students and generally engaging proactively in the College’s diverse interdisciplinary activities. To be considered, you will hold a PhD/DPhil or equivalent with significant postdoctoral research experience and a strong background in demography, population health, epidemiology or a related discipline. You will be a recognised international authority within your research area, evidenced by your publication record and will have experience managing projects and staff and the ability to lead a team and attract research funding. This is a full time (part time considered), fixed term post for 5 years, with evaluation for an open-ended Departmental contract at year 4 and 5 year renewal period for the College Fellowship. The closing date for applications is noon on 8 May 2025. You will be required to upload a CV and a cover letter as part of your online application. The cover letter should clearly describe how you meet each of the selection criteria listed in the job description.