This role leads the strategic development of clinical trial data and technology, overseeing data governance, regulatory compliance, and the modernisation of digital systems. You will drive efficiency through standardised processes, strengthen collaboration with data science groups, and enhance data lifecycle management, including archiving and long‑term accessibility. The post holder will champion innovation—particularly AI adoption—while upgrading IT infrastructure, managing system validation and security, and reducing operational risk. You will lead high‑performing technical teams, support cost‑effective resource planning, and bring extensive experience in clinical data science, regulatory frameworks, database systems, and clinical trial operations.

 

The successful applicant will have experience of a managing a team of professionals within a complex, technical organisation to develop technical solutions and systems to deliver projects on time and within budget. You will have excellent teamwork and communication capabilities, possess sound judgement, organisational skills and attention to detail with the ability to prioritise work under pressure and drive improvement and change particularly in clinical trials data and technology.

 

You will be based in the Gibson Building, Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences, Radcliffe Primary Care Building, Woodstock Road, Oxford, OX2 6GG as your normal place of work but there may be the opportunity to agree a pattern of remote working with your line manager.

 

The position is fixed term for three years in the first instance. It is offered full-time, although part-time up to 0.6FTE will be considered.

 

For further information or discuss the post please contact Head of Operations, Dr Emily Bongard (emily.bongard@phc.ox.ac.uk).

 

“Committed to equality and valuing diversity”

 

Applications for this vacancy are to be made online and you will be required to upload a CV and Supporting Statement as part of your online application. The Supporting Statement should include a cover letter and should also clearly describe how you meet each of the selection criteria listed in the job description. Click here for information and advice on writing an effective Supporting Statement. Please do not attach any manuscripts, papers, transcripts, mark sheets or certificates as these will not be considered as part of your application.

 

The closing date for applications is 12:00 noon on Friday 31 July 2026.

 

Interviews are expected to be held during the week commencing 6 September 2026.

 

 

The successful applicant will hold a key role in the administrative structure of the Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences, working within the large and busy grants function. The grants team as a whole supports the preparation and costing of research grant applications, co-ordinates award set up for successful applications, and manages post-award processes in accordance with sponsor and University requirements. Responsibilities will include line management responsibility for a small team, alongside directly managing a portfolio of research groups. The postholder will be required to act as an expert business partner providing professional and flexible financial management to research groups to support the achievement of the department’s strategic objectives. The role contributes to the planning and policy development in relation to grants management and research capacity building within the department, as well as the wider management of the department through the development and implementation of departmental policies, tools and procedures. The postholder will work alongside the Grants Manager developing and embedding high quality services to ensure that PIs and research leads receive the highest standards of professional support throughout the award lifecycle.

 

You will be an analytical thinker who enjoys hands-on involvement in operational matters. You will have significant experience of research grants administration and be keen to become involved with the development and implementation of processes to meet stakeholders’ needs. You will have strong numeracy skills, be highly organised with the ability to prioritise and re-prioritise tasks for yourself and others based on changing demands, have excellent interpersonal skills, be comfortable communicating with colleagues and staff at all levels, and be able to play a leading role within a team whose services are in constant demand.

 

You will be based in the Radcliffe Primary Care building, Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences, Radcliffe Primary Care Building, Woodstock Road, Oxford, OX2 6GG as your normal place of work but there will be the opportunity for occasional remote working and you will be able to agree a pattern of regular remote working with your line manager.

 

For further information or discuss the post please contact Kristy Smitten, kristy.smitten@phc.ox.ac.uk.

 

“Committed to equality and valuing diversity”

 

Applications for this vacancy are to be made online and you will be required to upload a CV and Supporting Statement as part of your online application. The Supporting Statement should include a cover letter and should also clearly describe how you meet each of the selection criteria listed in the job description. Click here for information and advice on writing an effective Supporting Statement. Please do not attach any manuscripts, papers, transcripts, mark sheets or certificates as these will not be considered as part of your application.

 

The closing date for applications is 12:00 noon on Friday 14 August 2026.

 

Interviews are expected to be held during the week commencing 7 September 2026.

 

 

The post is based in the Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences, one of the world's leading academic departments of primary care, and offers an outstanding opportunity for an internationally distinguished academic and clinical leader to establish and direct the newly created Besrour Centre for Global Primary Care. Supported by a generous endowment from the Fondation Docteur Besrour, the Professorship will provide strategic leadership in advancing research, education, policy engagement and capacity building in global primary care, with a particular focus on low- and middle-income countries.

 

The Professor will lead the development of an ambitious programme of global primary care research, building international partnerships and collaborations that influence health policy and practice worldwide. The postholder will establish and lead the Besrour Centre's activities, including a global community of practice, scholarship programmes for Besrour Fellows, international forums and conferences, and research and advocacy initiatives that strengthen primary care systems globally. The Professor will be expected to work closely with colleagues across the Medical Sciences Division and the wider University, contributing to Oxford's strategic priorities in global health and health systems strengthening.

 

The University aims to recruit a medically qualified and internationally outstanding academic leader with an established reputation in global primary care and a proven record of delivering research, education and policy impact at scale. The successful candidate will have an exceptional record of research achievement and external funding, experience of building and leading international collaborations, and a commitment to advancing equitable and sustainable primary health care worldwide. Candidates should demonstrate the ability to work effectively across cultures and health systems, and to engage with governments, international organisations, healthcare providers and academic partners to improve health outcomes and strengthen primary care capacity.

 

The Professor will be expected to contribute to the Department's research leadership and strategy, play a leading role in the Global Primary Health Care research theme, support the DPhil programme, supervise graduate students, and contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching. The postholder will also maintain an honorary clinical contract and contribute to clinical practice in accordance with arrangements agreed with NHS partners and the Department.

 

For details about how to apply, including the job description and selection criteria, please see the further particulars. Queries about the post should be addressed to Professor Sir Aziz Sheikh (aziz.sheikh@phc.ox.ac.uk), Professor Michael Kidd (michael.kidd@phc.ox.ac.uk) or Professor Trudie Lang (trudie.lang@ndm.ox.ac.uk).

 

The closing date for applications is 12 noon UK time on Wednesday 30 September 2026. Interviews will take place in Oxford on 12 November 2026.

 

The successful applicant will contribute to the data protection activities of the department by playing a key role in safeguarding patient and health research participant data. The post holder will help to ensure that the department complies with a wide range of regulatory requirements by undertaking and supporting the development, implementation and maintenance of audit, policy and training processes. The post holder will support the administration of the governance, risk management and compliance elements of IG related activities across the department.

 

Responsibilities will include providing IG guidance and support to research teams and individuals, the tracking and management of processes relating to data breaches, Data Transfer Authorisation Requests, IG Training (including delivery) and Data Protection by Design including the review of Data Protection Assessments. The post holder will support the Senior Information Governance Manager on the delivery of annual certification of the NHSE Data Security Protection Toolkit and bi-annual review of policies and standard operating procedures. They will also maintain the department’s IG SharePoint site and intranet page, ensuring that they are accurate and up-to-date, and act as the deputy secretary for the department Information Governance Committee meetings.

 

You will have a degree, or equivalent experience, knowledge, reasoning and analytical skills; an awareness of relevant legislation and regulatory standards (e.g. UK GDPR, DPA, PECR); an ability to communicate clearly; the ability to work methodically showing a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail; a proven record of being proactive and showing initiative; as well as the ability to carry out tasks unsupervised and under pressure with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.

 

A relevant IG related qualification is desirable, as is IG experience in a clinical or research setting.

 

We offer a friendly and supportive work environment, with options for career progression and development. As part of the Medical Science Division, you will be joining a wider community of IG Professionals across the University of Oxford, with the opportunity for networking across the professional service areas of the University.

 

The post is available full time on a permanent basis however, we are able to be flexible about how this would work, including remote/on-site working (with an expectation of two days on site).

 

You will be based in the Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences, Radcliffe Primary Care Building, Woodstock Road, Oxford, OX2 6GG as your normal place of work but you may be able to agree a pattern of regular remote working with your line manager.

 

For further information or an informal discussion please contact Jane Weinstein, Senior Information Governance Manager, jane.weinstein@phc.ox.ac.uk.

 

“Committed to equality and valuing diversity”

 

Applications for this vacancy are to be made online and you will be required to upload a CV and Supporting Statement as part of your online application. The Supporting Statement should include a cover letter and should also clearly describe how you meet each of the selection criteria listed in the job description. Click here for information and advice on writing an effective Supporting Statement. Please do not attach any manuscripts, papers, transcripts, mark sheets or certificates as these will not be considered as part of your application.

 

The closing date for applications is 12:00 noon on Tuesday 18 August 2026. 

 

Interviews are expected to be held during the week commencing 7 September 2026.

 

The successful applicant will develop and carry out their own aspect of work within the driver program, to ultimately plan and lead a high-quality programme of research using large cohort electronic health data with a focus on leveraging advanced AI/ML computational techniques to analyse complex healthcare data, develop predictive models, and build intelligent systems that can support automated data curation and linkage across multiple data sets and across four nations that will ultimately inform respiratory relevant policy.

 

Responsibilities will include adapting existing and developing new research methodologies in AI/ML models for data curation across multiple datasets, patient stratification, and trial optimization such as developing risk-based stratification, monitoring and safety prediction systems.

 

You will have a PhD (or near completion) in computer science, data science, AI/ML, digital health, medical statistics, or a closely related field, with substantial practical experience in health data, a strong understanding of deep learning, neural networks, and traditional machine learning models and experience in software development (e.g. GitHub workflow, code review, and software testing).

 

You will be based in the Radcliffe Primary Care Building, Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences, Radcliffe Primary Care Building, Woodstock Road, Oxford, OX2 6GG as your normal place of work but there may be the opportunity for occasional remote working.

 

 

The position is funded by HDRUK, for two years in the first instance, and is offered full-time, although part-time working, to a minimum of 0.8FTE, will be considered.

 

For further information or discuss the post please contact Dr Stuart Faulkner on stuart.faulkner@phc.ox.ac.uk

 

“Committed to equality and valuing diversity”

 

Applications for this vacancy are to be made online and you will be required to upload a CV and Supporting Statement as part of your online application. The Supporting Statement should include a cover letter and should also clearly describe how you meet each of the selection criteria listed in the job description. Click here for information and advice on writing an effective Supporting Statement. Please do not attach any manuscripts, papers, transcripts, mark sheets or certificates as these will not be considered as part of your application.

 

The closing date for applications is 12:00 noon on Friday 28 August.

 

Interviews are expected to take place on Wednesday 7 October 2026.

 

 

The NIHR School for Primary Care Research (SPCR) is launching a development fellowship scheme to build nursing leadership in commercial research across primary care and wider care settings. The programme provides opportunities to enhance skills in commercial research delivery, academic development, strategic systems leadership, and cross-sector collaboration. As this is a development fellowship, Fellows will not be employed as research nurses or recruited to support a specific, individual research study, but will develop strategic and academic capabilities.

 

Fellows will have academic mentorship and support from SPCR host departments, including access to relevant training. Dependent on experience this could include training such as: research methodology, clinical trials governance and management, patient and public involvement, research communication and dissemination, and leadership.

 

By the end of the Fellowship, Fellows will understand the commercial research ecosystem, develop academic and strategic skills, build national networks, and be positioned for future research and leadership roles.

 

Any NMC‑registered nurse, working in primary care, community services, or wider care settings is eligible (NMC-registered nurses not working in these settings must demonstrate ability to form partnerships rapidly).

 

You will have an interest in research, service improvement or innovation, have the ability to work independently and across boundaries and have demonstrable leadership skills.

 

You will be based in the Gibson Building Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences, Radcliffe Primary Care Building, Woodstock Road, Oxford, OX2 6GG as your normal place of work but you may be able to agree a pattern of regular remote working with your line manager.

 

The position is funded by NIHR at 0.4 or 0.5 FTE, for up to 18 months, all posts to end by 31 March 2028.

 

This role may be undertaken as a secondment.

 

For further information or discuss the post please contact leanne.reynolds@phc.ox.ac.uk

 

“Committed to equality and valuing diversity”
 

Applications for this vacancy are to be made online and you will be required to upload a CV and Supporting Statement as part of your online application. The Supporting Statement should include a cover letter and should also clearly describe how you meet each of the selection criteria listed in the job description. Click here for information and advice on writing an effective Supporting Statement. Please do not attach any manuscripts, papers, transcripts, mark sheets or certificates as these will not be considered as part of your application.

 

The closing date for applications is 12:00 noon on Monday 17 August 2026. 

 

 

Within PROMISE, the postholder will lead the conclusion and write up of a number of rapid reviews of evidence for device performance during pregnancy that will be complemented by qualitative interviews, surveys and ethnographic approaches carried out by other members of the team. PROMISE has the potential to yield real world impact, as the project will define key actions for policymakers in maternal care.

 

The postholder’s remaining time will be spent employing mixed methods approaches in support of the projects of the different HRC themes. We expect the postholder to have opportunities to lead on projects and to explore their own research interests within the constraints and operational priorities of the HRC’s programme of work.

 

You will be working under the supervision of Professor Gail Hayward and Dr Philip Turner within the Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences.

 

You will have a PhD/DPhil (or be near completion) in a relevant subject. You will have experience delivering systematic reviews and in evaluating interventions. You will have the ability to coordinate and deliver multiple projects or workstreams and the ability to work independently and in teams. You will also have excellent communication skills in both spoken and written English.

 

To succeed in this post, you will have a keen interest in the application of mixed methods, working with clinical teams to evaluate and implement new technologies, and maternal and primary care research. You will be highly motivated and enthusiastic about working collaboratively with researchers from different disciplines and organisations.

 

You will be based in the Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences, Gibson Building, Woodstock Road, Oxford, OX2 6GG as your normal place of work but you may be able to agree a pattern of regular remote working with your line manager.

 

The position is offered full-time, although part-time working, with a minimum 0.7FTE, will be considered. It is available for 18 months in the first instance.

 

Potential applicants who would like to discuss the post are welcome to contact Prof Gail Hayward or Dr Philip Turner via their PA Claire at claire.meadows@phc.ox.ac.uk.

 

“Committed to equality and valuing diversity”

 

Applications for this vacancy are to be made online and you will be required to upload a CV and Supporting Statement as part of your online application. The Supporting Statement should include a cover letter and should also clearly describe how you meet each of the selection criteria listed in the job description. Click here for information and advice on writing an effective Supporting Statement. Please do not attach any manuscripts, papers, transcripts, mark sheets or certificates as these will not be considered as part of your application.

 

The closing date for applications is 12:00 noon on Thursday 20 August 2026.

 

Interviews are expected to be held during the week commencing 14 September 2026.