Senior Research Fellow

University of Oxford; Oxford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a dedicated researcher to join their Modernising Medical Microbiology Unit. This role focuses on infectious diseases, particularly fungal diseases, and involves collaboration with various departments. The successful candidate will contribute to groundbreaking research, aiming to secure external funding while developing innovative solutions to combat fungal infections. Enjoy a collaborative environment with rich partnerships and numerous professional development opportunities, all while benefiting from generous holiday and pension schemes.

Benefits

38 days of paid holiday

Generous pension schemes

Travel discounts

Professional development opportunities

Free entry to Botanic Gardens

Discounts at University museums

Qualifications

• Hold a medical degree (MBBS) or equivalent.
• CCT in infectious disease or clinical microbiology required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research on fungal diseases and related areas.
• Attract external funding for research projects.

Skills

Research experience

Interpersonal skills

Complex problem-solving

Education

Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS)

CCT in Infectious Disease or Clinical Microbiology

Job description

About the Role

The post holder will be based within the Modernising Medical Microbiology (MMM) Unit in the Experimental Medicine division of the Nuffield Department of Medicine, working on infectious diseases with a focus on fungal disease. Research areas may include, but are not limited to, fungal genomics, fungal disease and climate change, antimicrobial resistance (AMR), novel approaches to drug development, the immune response to fungal infections, and anti-fungal vaccine development. The post holder is expected to attract external funding for their research. They will join a new program at the University of Oxford on Fungal Biology in Human Health and Disease, funded by Oxford’s Strategic Research Fund. This program involves collaboration with the Department of Biology and the AMR group (the Ineos Oxford Institute), in addition to the Nuffield Department of Medicine (NDM). The environment within MMM is rich and collaborative, with strong partnerships with colleagues at Oxford University Hospital, the Vaccine Research Group, the Jenner Institute, the Pandemic Sciences Institute, the Wellcome Programmes in Kenya, Vietnam, and Thailand, and the Ellison Institute in Oxford.

About You

You should:

• Hold a medical degree – Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS), or equivalent.
• Hold a CCT in infectious disease or clinical microbiology, be on the GMC specialist register, and have a license to practice in the UK.
• Hold or be in a position to secure an honorary contract with the OUH NHS trust (or an equivalent suitable trust).
• Demonstrate research experience with the ability to understand complex problems and apply in-depth knowledge to address them.
• Possess excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to engage credibly with a range of people across Oxford medicine.

About the Nuffield Department of Clinical Medicine

The Nuffield Department of Clinical Medicine (NDM) is one of the largest departments at the University of Oxford, part of the Medical Sciences Division, and responsible for a significant part of the clinical teaching within the Medical School.

Benefits of Working at Oxford

University employees enjoy 38 days of paid holiday, generous pension schemes, travel discounts, and various professional development opportunities. Additional benefits include free entry to the Botanic Gardens and University colleges, and discounts at University museums. For more information, see https://hr.admin.ox.ac.uk/staff-benefits.

Application Process

This is an open-ended, externally funded position.

Applications must be submitted online, including a supporting statement and CV.

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Applications received before 12:00 midday on Friday, 16 May 2025 will be considered.