Research Fellow in Animal Protozoology (Fixed Term - 5 years)

Christ's College and the Department of Pathology are seeking to jointly establish a fixed-term Research Fellowship with a focus in the area of protozoan parasites of animals. The successful candidate appointed to this Fellowship would be based in the Department of Pathology and would be elected a Fellow of Christ's College.

We welcome applicants with a Ph.D. or equivalent degree in a relevant subject who have the ability to lead an exciting, innovative and fundable research programme. The applicant would typically have at least 3 years of post-doctoral experience and may already have experience of leading a research group.

The tenure of the post is limited to 5 years. The Fellow will receive a research allowance of £12,000 pa and will be expected to obtain additional independent research funding from appropriate agencies such as the Wellcome Trust and UKRI. The Department of Pathology and School of Biological Sciences host a vibrant community of parasitologists with a shared interest in apicomplexan parasite biology and access to facilities including a derogated CL3, and state-of-the-art flow cytometry, genomics and imaging facilities. 

Applicants with enthusiasm for teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels who can contribute to education at all levels are particularly welcome. In addition to pursuing research, it is expected that the Fellow will take a full part in life and activities at Christ's College. Where appropriate, they are encouraged to undertake some undergraduate teaching during Term, for which payment will be made at normal supervision rates. The Fellow will be a member of the Governing Body of Christ's College, eligible to sit on its committees and with the full privileges of a Fellow. Privileges include seven free meals per week and access to a small research allowance. The Fellow may be allocated an office in the College, subject to availability. 

Please ensure that in the Upload section of the online application you provide:

• A full CV, including a full list of publications and a narrative (300 words maximum per output) on each of the three outputs you consider most significant. The Department is committed to the responsible use of bibliometrics and applicants are asked not to include raw citation counts, Journal Impact Factors or H-index metrics in their applications.
• A description (2 page maximum) of current and future research plans and how these complement and synergise with the research strengths of the Pathology Department, both within Parasitology and more widely.
• A covering letter setting out why you are applying and how your experience and plans address the person specification in the further particulars (1000 words maximum).
• Please provide the names and contact details of three academic referees.

The selection panel will meet soon after the closing date in order to produce a short-list; references will then be solicited. Short-listed candidates will be invited to visit the Department, give a seminar/lecture and attend a formal interview, which is expected to take place early to mid-September 2025. The position is available from 1st October 2025.

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 5 years in the first instance.

Once an offer of employment has been accepted, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a health assessment.

To apply online for this vacancy and to view further information, please click the 'Apply' button above. 

The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.

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