Postdoctoral Researcher in Immunology

About the role

We have an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated Postdoctoral Research Scientist in Immunology to join the Oxford Vaccine Group (OVG). The postholder will contribute to a diverse portfolio of vaccine, controlled human infection model (CHIM), and observational studies investigating the immune responses to bacterial and viral pathogens, supporting research that informs vaccine development and improves global public health.

The successful candidate will lead and support immunological analyses across multiple studies, focusing on the characterisation of humoral and cellular immune responses using a range of established and emerging immunological techniques. Working closely with clinicians, immunologists, microbiologists, bioinformaticians, and data scientists, you will contribute to the development and optimisation of immunological assays, the generation and interpretation of high-quality datasets, and the integration of immunological findings with clinical and computational analyses. The role also involves maintaining rigorous laboratory records, contributing to publications and presentations, and supporting the delivery of research within a highly collaborative, multidisciplinary environment.

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. The Oxford Vaccine Group is a world-leading academic research group conducting clinical and translational studies to advance vaccine development working with a diverse portfolio funded by industry, government and charitable organisations.

This position is offered full-time on a fixed-term contract initially for 2 years with the possibility to extend provided further external funding is available.

About you 

You will hold a PhD/DPhil (or be near completion) in Immunology or a closely related discipline, with sufficient specialist knowledge to contribute effectively to an established translational research programme. You will have demonstrable laboratory experience in immunological techniques to characterise human humoral and cellular immune responses, ideally in the context of infectious diseases or vaccinology. You will be able to manage your own research activities, analyse and interpret complex immunological data, deliver high-quality outputs to deadlines, and communicate findings effectively through publications and presentations. You will have a collaborative approach, with the flexibility to work effectively across multidisciplinary teams spanning immunology, clinical research, epidemiology, bioinformatics, and data science. 

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

Committed to equality and valuing diversity.

To discuss the post in more detail, please contact Professor Daniela Ferreira and Dr Young Kim, using the contact details below.

Contact Email: daniela.ferreira@paediatrics.ox.ac.uk 

Only online applications received before 12.00 midday on 17th July 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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