Graduate Studies Officer

Location: Children's Hospital John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford

About the role 

We have an exciting opportunity to join the Graduate Studies Team in the Department of Paediatrics as our Graduate Studies Officer.

You will play an important role in the contribution of administering effective and efficient delivery of the postgraduate research courses within the department.

You will be responsible for providing support on the day-to-day processes in line with departmental and university requirements, and provide guidance to students and staff, as well as co-ordinate student progression and milestones through great communication and organisational skills.

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 permanent contract.

About the department 

The Department of Paediatrics holds the Athena Swan Gold award (a national gender equality charter) acknowledging the innovative policies and practices developed across the department. We encourage staff to develop their skills by offering all staff ten paid days of professional development each year and have a policy where staff can apply to receive funding for further training courses to support their professional development. For staff on work visas, we also offer financial assistance towards visa renewal fees.

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 

You will have robust teamwork skills and experience of co-ordinating with others to meet deadlines, supplemented by relevant experience of student administration, preferably in higher education, with proven and demonstrable interpersonal skills, including an excellent level of attention to detail. You will possess strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to exercise a high degree of responsibility and judgement in solving problems.  You will have highly effective verbal and written communication skills with all levels of staff and an ability to operate effectively in a demanding and dynamic research environment.

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.

To discuss the post in more detail, please contact Niamh McQuillan, the Graduate Studies Manager, using the contact details below.

Only online applications received before 12.00 midday on Tuesday 31st March 2026 will be considered. Interviews will be held as soon as possible thereafter.

The Department of Paediatrics offers an Interview Expense Reimbursement Policy in its efforts towards equality, diversity and inclusion. Should you be invited to interview, we will share further information about the policy at that stage.

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