Senior Clinical Researcher in Vaccinology

About the role

This is an exciting opening for an Adult Physician with demonstrable expertise in controlled human infection models an exceptional track record in grant funding and publication to join the Oxford Vaccine Group, one of the world’s leading academic vaccine research teams. The potholder will take on a senior leadership role in experimental medicine, vaccine clinical trials, human challenge models, vaccine development and evaluation, laboratory science at the interface with artificial intelligence, with superb opportunity for career progression in a stimulating academic environment at a thriving University.

The appointment will include flexibility to allow the successful candidate to pursue clinical practice in their accredited specialty at consultant level.

You will be working in a growing department within the Medical Sciences Division. The Department of Paediatrics is a world leader in child health research and hosts internationally renowned research programmes in drug development, gastroenterology, haematology, HIV, immunology, neuroimaging, neuromuscular diseases and vaccinology.

This position is offered full-time on a fixed-term contract initially until 29 July 2030 with the possibility to extend provided further external funding is available.

About the department

The Department of Paediatrics has been honoured with the Athena Swan Gold award, a national gender equality charter, recognising the Department's innovative policies and practices. We are committed to the professional development of our staff by providing up to ten paid days annually for skill enhancement and allowing applications for additional training funding. By joining us, you will have the opportunity to contribute to a forward-thinking department.

We welcome new staff with ideas who are willing to shape the future of the department that thinks about its staff and wellbeing. In addition to the University of Oxford  wellbeing resources, the Department of Paediatrics sponsors weekly exercise classes such as yoga and bootcamp sessions as well as a choir. For staff on work visas, we also offer financial assistance towards visa renewal fees. These activities are designed to promote physical and mental wellbeing among staff members.

Please visit our  website to find out more about the Department.

About you

Candidates must have a demonstratable promise in academic leadership, vaccine science and Controlled Human Infection Models. You should have GMC registration, MRCP (or equivalent) and higher degree (DPhil/PhD) as well as CCT (or equivalent) in acute general/internal medicine, infectious disease/microbiology.

Application Process

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.

Diversity

The Department of Paediatrics is committed to equality and valuing diversity.

To discuss the post in more detail, please contact Parvinder Aley, Director of Global Operations (OVG), using the contact details below.

Only online applications received before 12.00 midday on Frida 31st October 2025 will be considered. Interviews will be held as soon as possible thereafter.

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