Translational Research Coordinator

**Internal Applications Only - Secondment Opportunity**





The Medical Sciences Division Translational Research Office (TRO) works across
the University to identify new translational projects addressing unmet medical
need, to drive the development of robust project plans and to secure
additional project funding. The TRO is seeking to recruit one Translational
Research Coordinator to support and maintain an ever-expanding pipeline of
biomedical translation opportunities.





Candidates will be confident self-starters with an understanding of the
research, translation and innovation processes in the biomedical and
healthcare sectors. With research or project management experience, the post-
holder will work under the leadership of the Head of the Translational
Research Office to provide long-term management of an ever-expanding portfolio
of translational research projects, engaging stakeholder expertise where
appropriate and providing administrative, operational and relationship
management support. They will support the delivery of existing translational
research programmes such as the Oxford Medical and Life Sciences Translational
Fund and the Experts in Residence scheme to strengthen the design of
translational projects.





In this diverse and interesting role you will be liaising with a broad range
of stakeholders including the Oxford research community, Oxford University
Innovations, Oxford Sciences Enterprise, public funding bodies, Charities, and
industry partners.





As an employer, we genuinely care about our employees’ wellbeing and this is
reflected in the range of benefits that we offer including:



• Generous Annual Leave



• An excellent contributory pension scheme



• Employee Assistant Programme



• Family Leave schemes



• Cycle and electric car loan schemes



• Childcare services



• Membership to social and sports clubs



• Discounted bus travel and season ticket travel loans





This position is full time (although part time at a minimum of 0.6 FTE will be
considered) and is fixed term up to 12 months (until 31 July 2026) in the
first instance with the possibility of an extension and open-ended contract.



Hybrid working is supported.





To make informal enquiries about the post, please contact the Head of the
Translational Research Office, **Dr Deepak Kumar**
(deepak.kumar@medsci.ox.ac.uk)





To apply: you will be required to upload a supporting statement and CV and the
details of two referees as part of your online application.





To be considered, online applications must be received by **Tuesday, 27th May
2025 at 12 noon.**





We expect to hold in-person interviews on Tuesday, 10th June 2025