We are seeking a talented and forward-thinking bioinformatician to join our interdisciplinary team designing, developing and testing laboratory and bioinformatic methods to identify pathogen carriage in clinical samples. The team comprises molecular biologists, bioinformatic scientists and clinical researchers. Our work is funded by collaboration with the Oxford Vaccine Group, to support the development of vaccine testing models.

 

We are part of the larger Modernising Medical Microbiology (MMM) Unit which comprises approximately 40 researchers situated in Oxford, predominantly at the John Radcliffe Hospital. The group is taking a lead in infectious diseases research in the UK.

 

This is a rare opportunity to help develop bioinformatic pipelines that will deployed into clinical trials.

 

This post is full-time and fixed term for 11 months.

 

 

You will have a strong background in biological sciences at masters level, and some experience in making sense of microbial data. Proficiency in a high-level programming language is required as is a willingness to work collaboratively with the wider team. If you like the idea of working as part of an interdisciplinary team that is helping support world leading research we’d love to hear from you.

 

 

The Nuffield Department of Clinical Medicine (NDM) is one of the largest departments of the University of Oxford and is part of the Medical Sciences Division, with responsibility for a significant part of the teaching of clinical students within the Medical School.

 

 

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. See https://hr.admin.ox.ac.uk/staff-benefits

 

 

Applications for this vacancy are to be made online. You will be required to submit a CV as part of your online application.

 

Only applications received before 12:00 midday on Wednesday 15/07/2026 will be considered.

 

 

You will be responsible for processing raw data generated across MTP platforms and converting it into formats suitable for downstream analysis and delivery to collaborators. You will develop, maintain and optimise automated bioinformatics pipelines, integrating new tools and technologies where appropriate, and ensure that data management, storage, transfer and archival are performed securely and in accordance with institutional policies. You will perform and interpret quality control analyses, generate clear QC reports, maintain accurate technical documentation and SOPs, and collaborate closely with wet lab scientists, bioinformaticians and project managers to support project delivery. The role will also involve providing technical advice and troubleshooting support, contributing to scientific outputs such as publications and grant applications, and engaging in relevant training and public engagement activities within the Department and University.

 

It is essential that you hold an MSc degree or equivalent in Human Genetics, Bioinformatics or a closely related field, together with proficiency in Unix and experience working within a high-performance computing (HPC) environment. You will have proven experience building and maintaining automated workflows and pipelines (for example using Snakemake, Nextflow or equivalent tools), alongside demonstrable knowledge of genomics, next-generation sequencing and/or multiomics technologies. Experience with Python, R or related scripting languages, previous work with multiomic datasets, and familiarity with data portals or LIMS integration would be advantageous.

 

Applications for this vacancy should be made online and you will need to upload a supporting statement and CV. Your supporting statement must explain how you meet each of the selection criteria for the post using examples of your skills and experience. Please restrict your documentation to your CV and supporting statement only. Any other documents will be requested at a later date.

 

This position is offered full time on a fixed term contract for 12 months and is funded by the department.

 

Only applications received before 12 midday on Thursday 16 July 2026 will be considered. Please quote 184916 on all correspondence.

 

You will be responsible for providing senior PA support to academic staff, coordinating administrative activities across CGHR sites, and supporting the effective delivery of administrative services. You will oversee and support administrative staff, manage competing priorities, coordinate meetings, events and travel arrangements, and contribute to the improvement of processes and ways of working.

 

It is essential that you have substantial experience of providing high-level administrative support, excellent organisational and communication skills, and the ability to manage a varied workload with minimal supervision. You will have experience coordinating the work of others, resolving problems independently, and building effective working relationships with a range of stakeholders.

 

Applications for this vacancy should be made online and you will need to upload a supporting statement and CV. Your supporting statement must explain how you meet each of the selection criteria for the post using examples of your skills and experience. Please restrict your documentation to your CV and supporting statement only. Any other documents will be requested at a later date.

 

This position is offered full-time on a permanent contract and is funded by the Department.

 

Only applications received before 12 midday on Monday 13 July 2026 will be considered. Please quote **187361** on all correspondence. Interviews are set to be held on Thursday 16 July 2026.

 

 

You will be responsible for a wide range of laboratory support activities, including managing stock levels, ordering consumables, maintaining laboratory equipment, preparing buffers and media, processing deliveries, and ensuring laboratory spaces are clean, organised, and compliant with health and safety requirements. You will also assist with sample processing and record keeping, contribute to sustainability initiatives such as recycling and upcycling programmes, and support researchers with the efficient operation of laboratory facilities. Following training, you will be expected to work independently, prioritise your workload effectively, and contribute to the Institute’s out-of-hours on-call rota.

 

It is essential that you have GCSEs (or equivalent) in English, Maths and Science, together with recent experience working in a life sciences laboratory environment. You will possess excellent organisational and communication skills, strong attention to detail, and a good understanding of laboratory practices, health and safety requirements, and scientific record keeping. The ability to work both independently and collaboratively is essential, along with confidence using Microsoft Office applications. Experience of laboratory stock management, buffer and media preparation, or working with hazardous chemicals would be advantageous.

 

Applications for this vacancy should be made online and you will need to upload a supporting statement and CV. Your supporting statement must explain how you meet each of the selection criteria for the post using examples of your skills and experience. Please restrict your documentation to your CV and supporting statement only. Any other documents will be requested at a later date.

 

This position is offered full time on a fixed term contract until 31 December 2028 and is funded by CAMS Core Grant.

 

Only applications received before 12 midday on 17 July 2026 2026 will be considered. Please quote 187036 on all correspondence.

 

ODDI is one of three research institutes funded by Alzheimer’s Research UK and charged with uncovering novel therapeutic approaches for dementia.

 

The research at the ODDI is focused on molecular mechanisms underpinning innate immunity and organelle homeostasis, which have been revealed by human genetics studies to be hot-spots that harbour many risk alleles for Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease.

 

Our mission is to de-risk novel therapeutic approaches so that they are fit for further discovery investment. Consequently, we work closely with pharma and biotech companies and operate industry-style project teams to deliver our target validation and translational goals.

 

You will be responsible for the culture and preparation of cell lines and human iPSC derived cultures. You will run cellular assays to validate targets and determine target engagement. You will work to deadlines and show good attention to detail. You can expect, within a short space of time, to become proficient in several platforms and able to provide technical advice to students and colleagues within the ODDI, or collaborating academic groups.

 

It is essential that you hold a relevant PhD/DPhil (or be close to completion) in Neuroscience, Biochemistry, Pharmacology, Cell and Molecular Biology or Immunology. You must have excellent practical expertise in cell culture and in vitro assays and hold previous laboratory experience in molecular biology. You must have the ability to manage your own research with an eye for detail and take responsibility for administrative activities such as management of lab reagent stock, lab book writing.

 

Applications for this vacancy should be made online and you will need to upload a supporting statement and CV. Your supporting statement must explain how you meet each of the selection criteria for the post using examples of your skills and experience. Please restrict your documentation to your CV and supporting statement only. Any other documents will be requested at a later date.  

This position is offered full time on a fixed term contract until 30 April 2031 and is funded by the Alzheimer’s Research UK

 

Only applications received before 12 midday on Wednesday, 22 July 2026 will be considered. Please quote 187006 on all correspondence.

 

You will be responsible for undertaking high-quality independent and collaborative research into the peptide binding requirements of MHC-E proteins using structural biology, biochemistry and immunology techniques. You will work closely with an established research team, develop and optimise scientific methods and protocols, analyse and interpret complex data, and maintain accurate research records. You will contribute to collaborative projects with colleagues across departments and partner institutions, prepare research publications and present findings at scientific meetings. You will also contribute to the development of research funding applications, support the day-to-day running of the laboratory, supervise and train students or new staff where appropriate, participate in project planning and represent the research group at internal meetings and seminars. In addition, you will contribute to the Department's public engagement activities and undertake mandatory training required by the University.

 

It is essential that you hold, or are close to completing, a PhD/DPhil in Biochemistry or Chemistry involving research on major histocompatibility complex (MHC) proteins, ideally MHC-E. You will have practical experience producing MHC proteins using prokaryotic expression systems and purifying proteins using ÄKTA FPLC systems.You will have demonstrable expertise, supported by publications, in using structural biology techniques such as X-ray crystallography to investigate MHC peptide binding, together with substantial experience of MHC peptide binding assays using fluorescence polarisation and differential scanning fluorimetry. You will have a strong publication record, including first-author publications in peer-reviewed journals, and possess excellent organisational, communication and collaborative skills with the ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary research team. Experience supervising Master's or PhD students would be an advantage.

 

Applications for this vacancy should be made online and you will need to upload a supporting statement and CV. Your supporting statement must explain how you meet each of the selection criteria for the post using examples of your skills and experience. Please restrict your documentation to your CV and supporting statement only. Any other documents will be requested at a later date.

 

This position is offered full time on a fixed term contract until 31 July 2028 and is funded by the Wellcome Trust Foundation.

 

Only applications received before 12 middays on Friday 17 July 2026 will be considered. Please quote 187230 on all correspondence.

 

You will contribute to an exciting project examining cardiovascular responses to hypoxia mediated by a recently discovered oxygen-sensing pathway first elucidated in our laboratory (Masson, Keeley et al., Science, 2019). This work revealed a novel mechanism whereby N-terminal cysteine dioxygenation of the Regulators of G-protein Signalling 4 and 5 (RGS4 and RGS5) couples cellular oxygen availability to the control of G-protein signalling.

 

This project will focus on defining the cardiovascular consequences of disrupting this pathway through detailed phenotyping of ADO knockout in vivo You will employ a range of in vivo and ex vivo approaches to investigate cardiovascular function under basal conditions and in response to hypoxia and/or pharmacological stimulation. The work offers an excellent opportunity to integrate molecular mechanisms of oxygen sensing with whole-animal physiology and cardiovascular biology.

 

You will be responsible for managing your own academic research and administrative activities. You will also test hypotheses and analyse scientific techniques and experimental protocols. You will be responsible for the management of recombinant/transgenic in vivo lines. You will analyse integrated cardiovascular responses to hypoxia and/or agonist stimulation in intact in vivo (live and unconscious) and in isolated tissues ex vivo. You will also act as a source of information and advice to other members of the group on scientific protocols and experimental techniques. You will represent the research group at external meetings/seminars, either with other members of the group or alone.

 

It is essential that you hold a PhD/DPhil (or close to completion) in cardiovascular science or another related subject. You need to possess sufficient specialist knowledge in the discipline to work within established research programmes. You must have experience in management of recombinant/transgenic mouse colonies. It is essential that you have the ability to manage your own academic research and associated activities.

 

Applications for this vacancy should be made online and you will need to upload a supporting statement and CV. Your supporting statement must explain how you meet each of the selection criteria for the post using examples of your skills and experience. Please restrict your documentation to your CV and supporting statement only. Any other documents will be requested at a later date.

 

This position is offered full time on a fixed term contract until 1 June 2029 and is funded by the Wellcome Discovery Award.

 

Only applications received before 12 midday on 20 August 2026 will be considered. Please quote 187231 on all correspondence.

 

 

This is a highly multidisciplinary, fixed-term position based at the University of Oxford’s PSI, funded by CEPI and the Wellcome Trust. The role will require close collaboration between data analysts, modellers, immunologists, and trial specialists at the PSI, the International Centre for Diarrheal Disease Research Bangladesh (icddr,b) and the Bangladesh Institute of Epidemiology, Disease Control and Research (IECDR). In addition to carrying out research to inform ongoing vaccine trial efforts, you will have the opportunity to undertake funded training in machine learning and vaccinology. You will be part of the wider Pathogen Dynamics group with substantial opportunity for collaboration and career development.

 

The position is suitable for a highly motivated bioinformatician, statistician, or computational biologist with expertise in machine learning and an interest in immunology, epidemiology and vaccinology. You will hold, or be near completion of, a PhD/DPhil in a relevant quantitative field and have expertise in analysing complex datasets using machine learning methods and/or statistics. Proficiency in R, Python, Julia, or other relevant programming languages is essential. Experience working with systems immunology data will be an advantage, as will evidence of successful collaboration with lab-based researchers.

 

Applications for this vacancy should be made online and you will need to upload a supporting statement and CV. Your supporting statement must explain how you meet each of the selection criteria for the post using examples of your skills and experience. Please restrict your documentation to your CV and supporting statement only. Any other documents will be requested at a later date.  

This position is offered full time on a fixed term contract until 31 March 2028 and is funded by Wellcome and CEPI.

 

Only applications received before 12 midday on Thursday, 16 July 2026 will be considered. Please quote 187018 on all correspondence. 

 

We welcome informal enquiries, which can be redirected to James Hay at James.hay@ndm.ox.ac.uk.

 

You will be of a multidisciplinary bioimaging project, 3DxN, which includes teams within the Department of Engineering (Jens Ritscher), Nuffield Department of Medicine (Katherine Bull), Nuffield Department of Surgical Sciences (Ian Mills) and the Radcliffe Department of Medicine (Dan Royston), working with co-investigators at the University of Cape Town (Bianca Davison, Brendon Price, Nicola Wearne). The aim is to develop and apply multimodal 3D imaging and analysis frameworks to quantify tissue architecture and protein expression in paraffin embedded tissue samples at scale. By integrating AI-driven image analysis with molecular and clinical data, the work seeks to identify novel disease-associated features and translate these into clinically deployable models for improved diagnosis and prognosis.

 

This post will be based in the Oxford Kidney Pathology Group (Bull lab). The focus of this postdoctoral position within the project is in renal pathology, specifically in lupus kidney disease (lupus nephritis) where current diagnostic and prognostic approaches are limited and show high interobserver variability.  

 

It is essential that you hold a PhD/DPhil (or close to completion) in a biomedical, bioinformatic or relevant subject. You must have a strong bioinformatic, analytical and programming skills, applicable or multi-omic or spatial data. You need to have a strong interest in the research topic including renal pathology and to hold experience or understanding of the ethical and regulatory frameworks and requirements when working with human samples. The ideal candidate will have strong computational skills and some experience working with tissue omics and spatial data. It would be desirable for this to be combined with some experience of cellular and immunobiology, or renal physiology. Applicants with experience spanning both experimental (wet-lab) and computational approaches to spatial biology, transcriptomics or tissue pathology are particularly encouraged to apply. 

A keen desire to acquire new skills and a flexible approach to learning are important. It will be critical to work closely with the other 3DxN teams, with potential opportunities to utilise and develop skills in AI inference models, data integration, 3D image reconstruction or signal validation experiments 

 

Applications for this vacancy should be made online and you will need to upload a supporting statement and CV. Your supporting statement must explain how you meet each of the selection criteria for the post using examples of your skills and experience. Please restrict your documentation to your CV and supporting statement only. Any other documents will be requested at a later date.  
This position is offered full time on a fixed term contract for 24 months and is funded by Wellcome.

 

  Only applications received before 12 midday on Wednesday, 29 July 2026 will be considered. Please quote 187017 on all correspondence

 

We are offering an exciting and unique opportunity for an experienced postdoctoral researcher to deliver a translational programme at the interface of academia and industry, joining a multidisciplinary team assessing the effects of an investigational drug in Ulcerative colitis (UC).

 

The post-holder will be the Oxford-based wet lab postdoc working under the supervision of Dr Matthias Friedrich in close collaboration with AbbVie, Oxford Hospitals/NHS and Oxford research groups. The research project focuses in on multi-omic and functional profiling of the effects of an investigational drug in the blood and tissue of patients with UC, collected as part of a clinical Phase1b trial.

 

Key responsibilities include designing and executing in-depth immunomonitoring strategies, analysing patient samples from clinical studies, and interrogating biologic mechanisms by data analysis and interpretation. Being located at both the John Radcliffe Hospital and the Kennedy Institute of Rheumatology, the postholder will collaborate closely with clinical investigators (Prof. Simon Travis, Prof. Christopher Buckley, Dr Alissa Walsh, clinical fellows), bioinformaticians (computational postdoctoral researcher in Dr Calliope Dendrou’s lab), and our industry partner (AbbVie) to generate critical insights as the trial progresses toward first readouts.

 

The post-holder will report directly to Dr Matthias Friedrich and lead the wet lab experimental profiling, including patient biosample processing and banking, profiling, optimisation of assays, setting up infrastructure and sample flows, interpretation and reporting of results. A highly collaborative team science spirit is essential as is the strong expertise and meticulous conduct of experiments, in compliance with the Human Tissue Act (2004) and Good Clinical Practice (GCP).  

Anticipated outcomes of the project will be scientific publications and results supporting decision-making processes for the industrial partner.

 

 This post is full time and fixed term for 24 months

 
 

 

•         Hold a PhD in immunology or related area with post-qualification research experience.

•         Experience of independently managing a research project

•         Strong publication record and familiarity with the existing literature and research in the field.

•         Evidence of having collaborated with both wet and dry lab researchers to complete a project.

•         Keen interest in experimental medicine and immune-mediated inflammatory disease 

•         Demonstrated experience in standard laboratory-based immunology techniques, such as human tissue handling and culture, PCR, flow cytometry.

•         Demonstrated ability to analyse, interpret and publish complex biological data

•         Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

•         Excellent time management and organisational skills

•         Excellent record keeping

•         Ability to work independently and as part of a team

•         Ability to assess and organise resources

•         Demonstrate an ability to understand and follow departmental guidance in handling sensitive and personal information, including complying with current data protection legislation, the HTA and GCP standards.

 
 

 

•         An excellent contributory pension scheme

•         38 days’ annual leave (including bank holidays)

•         A comprehensive range of childcare services

•         Family leave schemes

•         Cycle loan scheme

•         Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans

 
 
 

 

Applications for this vacancy are to be made online. You will be required to upload a supporting statement and CV 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 more information and advice on how to write an effective supporting statement.

 

Only applications received before 12:00 midday on 20/ 07/ 2026 will be considered. 

 
 
 

 

You will lead bioinformatic and statistical analysis of large-scale genomic and transcriptomic datasets from human samples, cell lines, and mouse models; developing and implementing novel analytical approaches where appropriate; managing and advancing the research project; collaborating with internal and external researchers; contributing to the supervision of MSc and PhD students; maintaining high standards of data quality, integrity, and documentation; disseminating findings through publications, presentations, and conferences; engaging with patient advocacy groups; and supporting public engagement and outreach activities. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to pioneering rare disease research within a highly collaborative environment and to develop your own scientific profile within a world-leading therapeutic genomics programme.

 

It is essential that you have a PhD/DPhil (or are close to completion) in a relevant field such as genomics, genetics, bioinformatics, biostatistics, statistics together with a track record of contributing to peer-reviewed publications and presenting research findings at seminars, conferences, and scientific meetings. Proficiency in programming languages such as R and/or Python is required, alongside the ability to independently manage day-to-day research activities, take ownership of projects, and deliver high-quality outputs to agreed deadlines. You should have experience working collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams and possess excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare publications, create clear and informative data visualisations, and present research to both specialist and non-specialist audiences.

 

Applications for this vacancy should be made online and you will need to upload a supporting statement and CV. Your supporting statement must explain how you meet each of the selection criteria for the post using examples of your skills and experience. Please restrict your documentation to your CV and supporting statement only. Any other documents will be requested at a later date.

 

This position is offered full time on a fixed term contract for two years.

 

Only applications received before 12 midday on Friday 7 August 2026 will be considered. Please quote 187206 on all correspondence.

 

You will investigate the subcellular localisation, structural diversity and molecular composition of pathological protein assemblies using cutting-edge structural biology and imaging techniques, including cryo-electron microscopy (cryo-EM), cryo-electron tomography (cryo-ET) and focused ion beam scanning electron microscopy (FIB-SEM). The role includes maintaining advanced neuronal and glial cell culture models, generating and analysing high-quality experimental data, collaborating with multidisciplinary academic and industry partners, presenting research findings, contributing to publications and grant development, and supporting the ongoing advancement of translational neuroscience research.

 

It is essential that you hold, or be close to completing, a PhD/DPhil in Structural Biology, Neuroscience, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Biomedical Sciences, Genetics/Genomics, or a related discipline. You will have experience in electron microscopy techniques, mammalian cell culture, and scientific data analysis, together with excellent communication and collaborative working skills. Experience in neurodegeneration, iPSC-derived neuronal cultures, cryo-ET, FIB-SEM, or protein aggregation research would be advantageous. We are looking for a motivated researcher who enjoys working across disciplines and is keen to contribute to an ambitious academic-industry collaboration

 

Applications for this vacancy should be made online and you will need to upload a supporting statement and CV. Your supporting statement must explain how you meet each of the selection criteria for the post using examples of your skills and experience. Please restrict your documentation to your CV and supporting statement only. Any other documents will be requested at a later date.  

This position is offered full time on a fixed term contract until 31 August 2028 and is funded by GSK.

 

Only applications received before 12 midday on 16 July 2026 will be considered. Please quote 187046 on all correspondence.

 

Reporting to Dr Lennard Lee The post holder is a member of a research group with responsibility for the provision of research support for the UK Cancer Vaccine AI Scientist and Supercomputing Project. The post holder provides advice and guidance to research students where appropriate.

 

The UK Cancer Vaccine AI Scientist and Supercomputing Project is a government-supported national flagship research initiative that brings together artificial intelligence, autonomous laboratory technologies and sovereign AI supercomputing to develop safer, more precise and more effective personalised cancer vaccines. Hosted by the University of Oxford, the programme seeks to accelerate scientific discovery by creating an AI Scientist capable of reviewing scientific knowledge, generating hypotheses, designing experiments, controlling laboratory workflows and analysing results within a continuously improving research cycle. By integrating advanced machine learning with robotic laboratory automation, experimental findings are rapidly fed back into AI models, enabling increasingly accurate predictions and accelerating the pace at which new scientific discoveries can be translated towards patient benefit.

 

The programme has been recognised as one of the UK’s leading strategic research initiatives, having been referenced within both the Government’s AI for Science Strategy and the 10-Year National Cancer Plan. It is supported by major UK research funders and government organisations, including ARIA, the Medical Research Council, UK Research and Innovation, Cancer Research UK and the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology, alongside a consortium of more than 2,500 scientists, clinicians, engineers, patient representatives and technology experts. The successful candidate will join a highly collaborative multidisciplinary team working at the interface of artificial intelligence, computational biology, cancer immunology, robotics, software engineering and clinical research, contributing to research that aims to establish new approaches for the discovery and development of personalised cancer vaccines.

 

You will be responsible for managing your own research and administrative activities, within guidelines provided by senior colleagues, and contribute to wider project planning, including ideas for new research projects. You will determine the most appropriate methodologies to test hypotheses, and identify suitable alternatives if technical problems arise. Contribution to scientific reports and journal articles and the presentation of data/papers at conferences is also a key aspect of this role.

 

It is essential that you hold a degree in a related subject (e.g. Biology, immunology, vaccinology, maths, machine learning), with experience in the operations of research projects, sufficient specialist operational knowledge in the discipline of work and an ability to manage research and relevant administrative activities.

 

Applications for this vacancy should be made online and you will need to upload a supporting statement and CV. Your supporting statement must explain how you meet each of the selection criteria for the post using examples of your skills and experience. Please restrict your documentation to your CV and supporting statement only. Any other documents will be requested at a later date.  
This position is offered full time on a fixed term contract for 12 months and is funded by MRC.

 

  Only applications received before 12 midday on Thursday, 23 July 2026 will be considered. Please quote 187386 on all correspondence.

 

The Medicine Quality Research Group is at the forefront of global efforts to improve our understanding of the epidemiology of substandard and falsified antimicrobials and how we can prevent, detect and respond to them, to improve the quality of the medical products supply. Our work informs national and international regulatory bodies, researchers, and policymakers through innovative systems for data collection, analysis, and dissemination.

 

You will be responsible for providing expert scientific and project management input and ensure that projects deliverables are executed to time and budget. Your task is to agree clear task objectives, organise, and delegate work to other members of the team and coach other members of the group on specialist methodologies or procedures. You will share responsibility for shaping the research group’s plans and the writing of group funding applications for new research projects. You will also raise research funds through grant applications and manage own area of a larger research budget.

 

It is essential that you hold a PhD/DPhil in Global Health or a related discipline. You must have post-qualification experience in health policy, supply chains, regulatory affairs, or related areas. It is essential you have experience in project management and the ability to motivate others.

 

This role will be full-time from September 2026 until June 2027 from where it will be 0.8FTE (30 hours). There may be an opportunity for the role to continue as full time if further funding is secured.

 

Applications for this vacancy should be made online and you will need to upload a supporting statement and CV. Your supporting statement must explain how you meet each of the selection criteria for the post using examples of your skills and experience. Please restrict your documentation to your CV and supporting statement only. Any other documents will be requested at a later date.

This position is offered full time on a fixed term contract until 31 August 2029 and is funded by MRC DPFS.

 

Only applications received before 12 midday on 21 July 2026 will be considered. Please quote 187331 on all correspondence.

 

You will have hands-on experience with mass spectrometry-based proteomics, including instrument operation, maintenance, and data analysis workflows. You will join the T-cell Antigen Discovery Group, led by Dr Eleni Adamopoulou, within the Centre for Immuno-Oncology, directed by Professor Tim Elliott.

 

You will be responsible for performing sample preparations, LC-MS/MS data acquisition, and in-depth data analysis to support the discovery and validation of tumour-specific antigens. You will maintain mass spectrometry instrumentation to ensure reliable performance and data quality. You will develop and implement novel highly-sensitive immunopeptidomic workflows for data acquisition by LC-MS/MS pipelines to advance neoantigen discovery.

 

It is essential that you hold a PhD/DPhil in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Immunology, Molecular Biology, or a related field. Strong knowledge of biochemistry and molecular biology relevant to proteomics and immunopeptidomics is a must. It is also essential to have hands-on experience in operating and and maintaining Bruker and/or Thermo LC-MS/MS platforms.

 

Applications for this vacancy should be made online and you will need to upload a supporting statement and CV. Your supporting statement must explain how you meet each of the selection criteria for the post using examples of your skills and experience. Please restrict your documentation to your CV and supporting statement only. Any other documents will be requested at a later date.  

This position is offered full time on a fixed term contract until 31 December 2027 and is funded by CIO.

 

  Only applications received before 12 midday on Monday, 20 July 2026 will be considered. Please quote 187178 on all correspondence.

 

 We are seeking an experienced, highly motivated, and strategically minded Senior Project Manager to join the RESPECT-TB team at the Nuffield Department of Medicine (NDM), University of Oxford. RESPECT-TB (‘RESistance Prevalence, Emergence and Clinical impacT in TB’) is a large, Wellcome-funded, multi-country observational study of drug-resistant tuberculosis (DR-TB), spanning five countries across Africa and Asia: South Africa, Mozambique, India, Kazakhstan, and Vietnam.

The post-holder will be central to the successful set up and delivery of this complex, high-value international study, providing operational leadership, financial oversight, and governance coordination from the Oxford hub. Working closely with the Principal Investigator (Professor Timothy Walker, University of Oxford) and co-leads (Professor Nazir Ismail, University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa, and Professor Graeme Meintjes, University of Cape Town, South Africa, and Queen Mary University of London), the post-holder will ensure that the study is delivered on time, within budget, and in full compliance with all applicable regulatory, ethical, and governance frameworks.

 

This is an exceptional opportunity for a Senior Project Manager with experience in global health or clinical research to take a leading role in one of the most ambitious multi-country TB research programmes. The post will involve international travel to partner countries and attendance at consortium meetings, which will be held outside the UK. The post-holder will sit on the study's Steering Committee and will work alongside country-based project managers in each of the five participating countries.

The post-holder will be the operational lead for RESPECT-TB at the University of Oxford, reporting directly to the Principal Investigator. The role is broad in scope and requires both strategic oversight and hands-on management of a complex, multi-workstream study.

 

 

To be considered for this position you should;

 

•         Educated to degree level or have equivalent experience.

•         Substantial project management experience in delivering complex, high-value or multi-stakeholder projects.

•         Experience in managing complex budgets and ensuring financial compliance.

•         Proven ability to lead and influence multi-disciplinary teams, whether through line management or matrix structures.

•         Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a proactive approach to risk management and issue resolution.

•         Evidence of strategic thinking and the ability to align project delivery with wider institutional goals.

•         Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience of preparing reports, briefings and presenting to senior stakeholders.

•         Experience of participating in committees or working groups and contributing to strategic or operational decision-making.

•         High level of organisational and decision-making skills, with the ability to work independently and under pressure.

•         Demonstrated ability to build credibility and foster strong working relationships across a wide range of stakeholders.

 
 

 The Nuffield Department of Clinical Medicine (NDM) is one of the largest departments of the University of Oxford and is part of the Medical Sciences Division, with responsibility for a significant part of the teaching of clinical students within the Medical School.

 

 

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. See https://hr.admin.ox.ac.uk/staff-benefits

 

 

This position is fixed term and available up to 31/7/2031 in the first instance.

 

Applications for this vacancy are to be made online. You will be required to upload a supporting statement and CV as part of your online application.

 

Only applications received before 12:00 midday on  Wednesday 15/07/2026 will be considered.