Senior Group Leader in Vaccinology

We are recruiting for a Senior Group Leader to join the Pandemic Sciences Institute at the Nuffield Department of Medicine.

We are seeking an established leader in the field of vaccine technology development with a strong focus on viral vectors and nucleic acid-based vaccines. You will have a proven track record of scientific breakthroughs with a significant international reputation in your field. You will have demonstrable and impactful research publication record.

You will lead a sub - group of the Emerging Pathogens vaccines group within the Pandemic Sciences Institute that focuses on the development of a vaccine technology research programme with a view to translate findings to benefit public health.

To be successful in this role, you will hold a PhD/DPhil, with significant experience at a senior level, and hold a recognised international authority within the field of vaccinology. You will be able to work collaboratively with the academic community to identify new opportunities in vaccine technology, and have a strong leadership record, with skills necessary to run a programme of research and manage and motivate a team of scientists.

Applications for this vacancy are to be made online and you will be required to upload a supporting statement and CV as part of your online application. Your supporting statement must explain how you meet each of the selection criteria for the post using examples of your skills and experience.

This post comes with the title of Associate Professor and the successful candidate will be supported to make an application for the title of Professor.

This position is offered full time on a fixed term contract for 5 years.

Only applications received before 12 midday on Monday 15 January 2023 will be considered. Please quote 169180 on all correspondence.

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