Clinical Research Fellow

Experimental Medicine Division - University of Oxford; Oxford; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading research institution in Oxford is seeking a Clinical Research Fellow to support clinical studies in airway diseases. The role involves participant recruitment, data analysis, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams. Applicants must hold an undergraduate degree in Medicine and be eligible for GMC registration. This position offers 38 days of paid holiday, generous pension schemes, and professional development opportunities, ensuring a supportive environment for growth and innovation.

Benefits

38 days paid holiday

Generous pension schemes

Travel discounts

Professional development opportunities

Free entry to University colleges

Qualifications

• Eligible to undertake clinical practice in the UK with GMC registration.
• Clinical experience at ST3+ level or equivalent, but not hold CCT or consultant status.
• Strong academic record and evidence of research outputs.

Responsibilities

• Recruit participants for clinical trials and conduct research visits.
• Undertake laboratory experiments and analyze data.
• Write progress reports and contribute to publications.

Skills

Excellent communication

Data analytic skills

Collaborative working

Patient facing experience

Interest in respiratory research

Education

Undergraduate degree with honours in Medicine

Bachelor in Science degree

MRCP or equivalent

Job description

Clinical Research Fellow

Experimental Medicine Division – University of Oxford

The closing date for applications is 09 January 2026.

Based at John Radcliffe Hospital, you will contribute to clinical research in airway diseases within the Respiratory Medicine Unit, working with teams in the Oxford Centre for Respiratory Medicine.

The post will support studies led by Professor Petousi and Professor Pavord: the Oxford Airways Study on phenotyping of airway diseases and a randomised controlled trial of dupilumab in patients with high‑risk type‑2 high asthma (HOTHOT). You will recruit participants, conduct research visits as a medically qualified investigator, support trial delivery and data collection, undertake laboratory work, analyse data, and contribute to reports and publications. You will also run research clinics for patients with asthma and COPD and work with multidisciplinary collaborators.

Applicants must be eligible to undertake clinical practice in the UK (having General Medical Council registration or proven eligibility for registration). Successful applicants will be required to hold an honorary clinical contract and therefore must ensure that they can fulfil all the criteria required by the GMC, their LETB and the National Health Service Trust.

Responsibilities

• Be responsible for the recruitment of eligible participants for the HOTHOT randomised‑controlled clinical trial from Oxford University Hospitals, and through collaboration with primary care.
• Conduct research visits for the HOTHOT study and Oxford Airways Study as a medically qualified Investigator and support the research nurses with scheduled activities, queries and completion of CRFs.
• Undertake laboratory experiments, according to experimental protocols relevant to the research project.
• Collect and analyse data as required for the project.
• Write progress reports for the HOTHOT study, as required and participate in relevant meetings.
• Accept technical training in necessary methods, where appropriate, as well as mandatory training as required.
• Run research clinics for patients with asthma and COPD and communicate with collaborators locally and nationally.
• Write papers and contribute to publications and participate in seminars and conferences.
• Work effectively within the team and with collaborators, which may include supporting or supervising junior members of the team on a day to day basis.
• Regular meetings with project supervisors regarding progress of project & attend relevant group meetings and knowledge of relevant literature.
• Participate in and support the public engagement and widening access activities of the Department and the University. This is anticipated to be not more than 2 days per year.

Qualifications

• An undergraduate degree with honours in Medicine.
• Eligible to undertake clinical practice in the UK (having General Medical Council registration or proven eligibility for registration). Successful applicants will be required to hold an honorary clinical contract and therefore must ensure that they can fulfil all the criteria required by the GMC, their LETB and the National Health Service Trust.
• Clinical experience at ST3+ level or equivalent, but not hold CCT or consultant status.
• Hold a Bachelor in Science degree.
• Hold MRCP or equivalent, with higher specialist training in respiratory medicine and/or interest in relevant therapeutic interest (however applicants from any clinical specialty will be considered).

Experience

• A strong academic record as evidenced by undergraduate degree and/or research outputs.
• Hold significant experiences of patient and public facing activities, both in clinical and non-clinical settings, including PPIE.
• Evidence of interdisciplinary and collaborative working, both within clinical and research settings, but also with colleagues from non-clinical technical disciplines.
• Excellent communication and writing skills, including the ability to write text that can be published, present data at conferences, and represent the research group at meetings.
• Demonstrable interest in clinical trial research and excellent data analytic skills.
• Demonstrated significant interest and passion for Respiratory research.
• Experiences of working in diverse clinical settings.
• Possess an understanding of scientific disciplines and how they can be applied to healthcare research.
• Experience in clinical trials.
• Experience in wet‑lab research.

Benefits

University employees enjoy 38 days paid holiday, generous pension schemes, travel discounts, and a variety of professional development opportunities. Our range of other employee benefits and discounts also includes free entry to the Botanic Gardens and University colleges, and discounts at University museums. See staff benefits.

Address

Experimental Medicine Division – University of Oxford