Clinical Researcher in Paediatric Neuroimaging

University of Oxford; England; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in the UK is seeking a Clinical Researcher to join the Paediatric Neuroimaging Research Group. This full-time role involves providing clinical insights for research studies and contributing to project leadership within a dynamic team. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in clinical neonatology and a passion for research in child health.

Benefits

Paid training and skill enhancement days

Wellbeing resources and activities

Qualifications

• Medically qualified with extensive experience in clinical neonatology.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, families, and staff.
• Experience in clinical research and continued development as a clinical academic.

Responsibilities

• Provide neonatal and paediatric clinical input across research studies.
• Contribute to grant applications and strategic planning.
• Lead projects and support staff and students in the research group.

Skills

Clinical neonatology experience

Effective communication skills

Research experience

Education

Medically qualified with GMC registration

Job description

About the role

We have an exciting opportunity to join the Paediatric Neuroimaging Research Group in the Department of Paediatrics as our Clinical Researcher.

You will be responsible for providing neonatal and paediatric clinical input and insight across the life cycle of research studies (including conceptualisation, design, implementation, and dissemination), and using your clinical knowledge and experience to contribute to the strategy planning and operational development of the research group. This will include contributions to grant applications, top-level decisions about research direction, leading your own projects and supporting those run by other staff members and students within the group.

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 for 3.5 months, or until 1 March 2026 (whichever is sooner) with the possibility to extend provided further external funding is available. The successful candidate will ideally be able to start as soon as possible.

This role meets the criteria for a UK Skilled Worker visa.

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

You be medically qualified with extensive experience of clinical neonatology. For the duration of this University academic post, you will maintain an honorary contract with Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust and for this, you will need to maintain registration with the GMC with a licence to practise. You will have highly effective verbal and written communication skills with patients, families and all level of staff, and an ability to operate effectively in a demanding and varied research environment. You will have demonstrable experience of working in clinical research and passion for continued development as a clinical academic. Experience of clinical work in lower- and middle-income countries, and an interest in infant brain development and pain research, are desirable.

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 Vaneesha Monk, Clinical Research Director, using the contact details below.

Only online applications received before 12.00 midday on Wednesday 13th August 2025 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.

Contact Person :

Vaneesha Monk

Vacancy ID :

180659

Contact Phone :

Closing Date & Time :

13-Aug-2025 12:00

Pay Scale :

CLINICAL RESEARCHER (NEW SCALE) (E63)

Contact Email :

[e-mail]

Salary (£) :

36,616 - 70,425 per annum (pro rata)