Duties: The successful applicant will be expected to work closely and collaboratively with a multidisciplinary project team, and to contribute to the design and conduct of clinical trials
Requirements: You will hold a Postgraduate degree in statistics supported by a publication record and be fluent with study design, analysis and presentation of statistical trial data. The post will also have the opportunity to work on methodology projects

Duties: This position will fund a researcher to analyse data, prepare figures and text for scientific manuscripts and train new students on pollen collection and sterol extraction from bees
Requirements: The researcher will be required to provide high quality written text about the role of sterols in floral pollen, bumblebees, and solitary bee species. Expertise in the sterols in plants and bees is essential, as well as a high level of expertise in R coding and the application of statistics to multivariate datasets. The person hired will be required to travel to the Royal Botanic Gardens at Kew regularly to liaise with collaborators and to organize joint meetings to discuss manuscripts

Duties: Duties will include undertaking cellular and molecular experiments to assay neuronal resilience in iPSC-derived neurons and neuronal-like cell lines, including focused CRISPR screens; management of your own research within guidelines provided by Dr. Carlyle; project planning; experimental optimization; presentation of data; contribution to scientific reports and articles; and assistance with general lab management and administration
Requirements: Applicants must hold, or be near completion of, a BSc/MSc in a relevant area of research and have a strong interest in cellular neuroscience, and molecular cell biology relevant to analysis of neuronal phenotypes. You will have practical experience of working with cell cultures, strong communication skills, and the ability to manage your own research activities. You will have experience of following and adapting protocols, including for imaging-based experiments. The ability to innovate, trouble-shoot technical problems, be meticulous in practical work and in record keeping is essential. You should demonstrate a commitment to engaging with, and promoting awareness of, equality, diversity and inclusion in your work

Duties: This position is part of the recently funded Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council Programme Grant “EEBio: Efficient engineering and control of predictable and reliable biotechnologies”, a collaboration between the universities of Oxford, Bristol, and Imperial College as well as more than two dozen industry and academic partners. The research project will develop new technologies underpinning Synthetic/Engineering Biology, with the goal of transforming the field to add reliability, robustness, and predictability throughout the biological design process
Requirements: You should hold a PhD/DPhil together with relevant experience at the intersection of control engineering, mathematical biology and Engineering/Synthetic Biology, and strong computational skills. You should have excellent written and oral communication skills and a strong ability to work as part of an interdisciplinary team

Duties: The Department of Chemistry is looking to appoint a Departmental Lecturer in Practical Chemistry (Inorganic) to support the delivery of its integrated practical chemistry course to undergraduate students. The Department of Chemistry hosts one of the largest cohorts of undergraduate students for its Masters of Chemistry degree. The course consists of both theory and practical teaching elements throughout the first three years, with the fourth year spent as a member of a research group
Requirements: You will hold a doctorate in Chemistry, and will have sufficient depth and breadth of knowledge of all branches of chemistry to deliver effective teaching of the integrated undergraduate practical course. You will have a demonstrable interest in and understanding of Chemical Education and the teaching of practical chemistry, including knowledge and understanding of modern pedagogic methods. You will have excellent communication, interpersonal, presentation, time-management and organisational skills. You will have a proven ability to work effectively and efficiently as an individual and collaboratively as a member of the team, and demonstrate tact, diplomacy and discretion in dealing with issues and people. A teaching qualification is desirable but not essential

Duties: This project will focus on the design, expression and testing of the next generation of malaria transmission blocking vaccines as part of the UltiMalVax project. You will participate in the research project led by Professor Sumi Biswas to develop malaria transmission-blocking vaccines and contribute to wider project planning.This position offers the chance to gain valuable knowledge and training in both vaccine design and purification, as well as the overall vaccine development pipeline the Jenner Institute is renowned for
Requirements: To be successful in this role, you will hold a degree in a relevant biological subject, or a related discipline together with some practical laboratory experience with biological materials. You will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills with keen attention to details. You will have ability to research complex issues and interpret and capable for working independently in a laboratory. Having experience in molecular biology techniques is highly desirable

Duties: We are seeking a Research Assistant to support a flourishing research program led by Dr. Rachel Tanner, studying tuberculosis (TB) in humans and cattle with a focus on novel vaccine development and evaluation. The successful applicant will be required to work across a range of projects including identifying immune mechanisms/correlates of protection from TB, developing ex vivo models for TB vaccine screening, and evaluating the effects of environmental changes on mycobacteria. The work will be conducted at the Peter Medawar Building for Pathogen Research, Oxford
Requirements: The postholder will have a bachelor’s degree, excellent organisational and laboratory management skills, and will be a team-player able to support other members of the group including a postdoc, graduate and undergraduate project students as required. The role will include performing experiments and day-to-day laboratory duties such as ordering and maintaining consumables and equipment, preparing reagents and documentation, shipping and cataloguing samples, and analysing data. Attention to detail is essential

Duties: Visiting Assistant Professor/Instructor in Mathematics to teach courses in Mathematics at the undergraduate level. Position begins August 19, 2024. The position is renewable for up to five years, contingent on performance and funding
Requirements: Ph.D. in Mathematics

Duties: Your responsibilities will include making a significant contribution to deep learning methodology for cardiovascular imaging, by developing novel deep learning algorithms, especially deep generative models, to unveil and assess pathological signals in CMR imaging. You will also develop and implement the latest deep learning models for CMR imaging and data analysis, using programming languages such as Python, TensorFlow, Keras and PyTorch
Requirements: You are required to hold or be close to complete a higher degree (DPhil/PhD) in a relevant area of research and have strong deep learning and machine learning programming skills. Experience in CMR image processing, good understanding of CMR scanning protocols would be desirable

Duties: The postholder will work in close collaboration with the PIs and NWMO team to identify appropriate sampling strategies to ensure the quality of samples returned to the Oxford Laboratory environment. The postholder will be responsible for adapting existing, and developing new, analytical methodologies on both fluid and rock-core samples to determine helium and associated noble gas isotopic compositions. They will apply and develop existing diffusion models to account for the observed helium distribution in the context of gas and fluid transport and pore-fluid residence time over multiple scales. The postholder will also be responsible for providing leadership, input and advice on comparisons between fluid residence and migration with other relevant systems worldwide, as well as identifying new possibilities to generate fluid residence age and migration insights
Requirements: You will hold, or be close to completion of, a PhD/DPhil in a relevant field (e.g. noble gas geochemistry, groundwater residence geochemistry) together with experience relevant to the objectives of the projects. You will also possess sufficient specialist knowledge of groundwater dating proxies and have field and laboratory experience working with fluids and/or core samples. You must have the ability to manage your own academic research and associated activities and excellent communication skills including the ability to write for publication, present research proposals and results, and represent the research group at external meetings

Duties: The successful candidate will contribute to the teaching of German within the Sub-Faculty of German by offering 16 hours of lectures or seminars per year (to be determined in consultation with the Sub-Faculty, but drawing on the appointee’s expertise). They will also be responsible for providing undergraduate tuition in German language and literature at Jesus College and Oriel College, and playing a part in running Modern Languages in the Colleges
Requirements: Ph.D. or D.Phil. in German, with a focus on modern (post-1770) German literature and/or culture

Duties: The postholder will develop numerical models using finite-difference methods with increasing complexity and benchmark against analytical solutions, adapt the existing theoretical and computational frameworks, including rheological and thermochemical models, relevant for modelling magmatic-tectonic cycles at mid-ocean ridge. You will also write manuscripts, present at national and international conferences and workshops and collaborate with colleagues in research groups and partner institutions
Requirements: You will hold, (at the time of starting the post), a PhD/DPhil in a relevant field (e.g. geodynamics, theoretical and/or applied physics, engineering or applied mathematics) together with experience relevant to the objectives of the projects. You will also have experience with computational modelling of continuum mechanical phenomena based on the solution of partial differential equations. You must have the ability to manage your own academic research and associated activities and excellent communication skills including the ability to write for publication, present research proposals and results, and represent the research group at external meetings

Duties: Successful applicants will join an exciting research project that aims to understand how cool temperatures, such as experienced during torpor, affect the cellular circadian clock. The circadian clock is a fundamental cellular timekeeper that impacts on most aspects of the physiology of cells and organisms. This BBSRC-funded project builds on recent findings from our labs that identified a novel link between extreme cooling and the circadian clock. We aim to exploit these insights to unravel the molecular mechanisms that underpin the rhythmic expression of circadian core clock genes
Requirements: Knowledge and experience of circadian biology; Previous work with mouse models; Holds a DPhil or equivalent; Capacity to plan and execute research programs; Ability to present and write research articles; Work within a team to deliver in a timely fashion

Duties: The main duties of this post will be to conduct an independent research programme in clinical psychological science, and to give high-quality clinical research supervision at graduate level to students studying for the Doctorate in Clinical Psychology. In addition, the postholder will contribute to the supervision of MSci projects undertaken by students in Experimental Psychology and provide advanced clinical psychology exposure at undergraduate level. They will have a strong commitment to open and reproducible science and be committed to educating students and training the next generation of clinical research leaders. Within the College the postholder will contribute to a vibrant interdisciplinary programme and in the support of postgraduate students across a variety of departments
Requirements: You should have a doctorate in Psychology or a related science; an ability to contribute to teaching and training of students studying for the Doctorate of Clinical Psychology and MSc in Experimental Psychology; a strong and developing track record of research in psychology; and current research funding or an independent research track record likely to attract competitive research grant funding. You will also be expected to participate in the administration of Reuben College and the Department of Experimental Psychology

Duties: The appointee will organise and contribute to courses in Global and Imperial History at undergraduate and Masters level, including teaching on the MSt Global and Imperial History, and for the DPhil training seminar in Global and Imperial History, as well as preparing and delivering their own MSt option paper. The appointee will be expected to help cover teaching and supervision specifically with a focus on British Imperial History due to the retirement of Professor Jamie Belich, Beit Professor of Global and Imperial History, at the end of this academic year (2023-24)
Requirements: You will possess a completed doctorate in a relevant field, or have evidence that a doctorate is close to completion, as well as sufficient depth and breadth of knowledge in the subject to develop course materials and research proposals. You will have an aptitude for teaching, the ability to enthuse and inspire students and some experience of contributing to courses on the methodology and historiography of Global and Imperial History; knowledge or interest in the history of the British empire, as well as knowledge of one or more of the following fields: global history, the history of empire, and related regional histories. Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, as well as professionalism as a colleague and a proven track record of working with others is essential

Duties: The post holder will be responsible for characterising repair factors through structural biology techniques, with a focus on cryo-electron microscopy. Ideal candidates should have expertise in molecular cloning, protein expression, purification, and structural methods, preferably in crystallography and electron microscopy. Knowledge of DNA modification enzymes and a background in DNA damage and repair fields are highly desirable
Requirements: You will be required to have research experience in molecular cloning, cell culturing, cryo-electron microscopy, X-ray crystallography, and protein/complex characterization. A strong record of publishing in reputable journals and contributing to grant proposals is essential. Your role will involve managing research projects, mentoring junior researchers, collaborating internally and externally, and organizing and prioritizing work independently. Excellent written and oral communication skills, including presenting at international symposia and to non-specialist audiences, are also crucial

Duties: You will be responsible for undertaking advanced academic study to underpin lectures and class teaching as well as lecture, tutor, (conduct practical classes using laboratory or workshop equipment), and supervise undergraduate and postgraduate students. You will be tasked with managing independent research projects or specific areas of research within a broad programme, to include: developing research questions within a specific context; conducting original research; analysing qualitative and/or quantitative data from a variety of sources, and developing appropriate analytical protocols and techniques to support research. You will also be responsible for liaising with examiners and academic staff regarding student performance and the development of new modules, and with funding bodies, stakeholders, and researchers in related fields to share information and expertise
Requirements: To be successful in this role, you will hold a relevant DPhil degree in a topic related to global health modelling, together with post-qualification experience. You will have expertise in infectious disease modelling and analytical techniques and demonstrate an interest in modelling for global health, and you will have experience with developing and delivering teaching as well as sufficient depth and breadth of knowledge in infectious disease modelling to develop course units

Duties: As a Research Assistant in Epidemiology and Health Data Sciences you will support the analysis and management for studies on our portfolio using routinely collected data mapped to the OMOP Common Data Model. You will contribute to the development of study documentation for our studies, you will use R packages to run a number of pre-specified analyses and you will conduct and support research activities based on your relevant expertise area. You will contribute to publications, scientific reports and journal articles as well as the presentation of data/papers at conferences and other scientific meetings
Requirements: You will hold a relevant post-graduate degree in Epidemiology or a related field together with experience in biostatistics and/or health data sciences. Experience in programming statistical analyses, preferably in R and experience in writing scientific documents, e.g. study reports, manuscripts are essential. As are ability to work within multi-disciplinary teams and independently, good communication skills and excellent team working skills. Experience in the analysis or interpretation of OMOP-mapped data, experience in working with electronic medical records/routinely collected/real world data and experience in generating phenotypes are desirable

Duties: The Faculty of Law seeks to appoint a half-time Departmental Lecturer in Taxation during the academic years 2024-2025 and 2025-2026, to meet a shortfall in teaching needs pending a review of the teaching requirements of the programme. The Departmental Lecturer will be required to undertake teaching and supervision at graduate level in the field of Tax Law, and participate in the broader running of the part-time MSc in Taxation and other taxation courses in the Law Faculty. Some of the teaching for the MSc in Taxation compulsory and elective courses take place at weekends and outside Oxford term dates, including the residential programmes in September (to commence in September 2024). The Departmental Lecturer will be a member of the Taxation teaching and research group, and will report to the Vice Dean of the Law Faculty
Requirements: Applicants must have evidence of the ability to undertake high-quality scholarship and research in Taxation Law commensurate with their career experience; the capacity to pursue an independent scholarly and research agenda; hold, or be close to completion of, a postgraduate degree (PhD/DPhil or Masters) with a focus on Taxation Law and have the ability to provide outstanding teaching and supervision to high-achieving students in the taught postgraduate programmes

Duties: The postholder will be required to plan and deliver the core Research Design and Data Collection course and teach or contribute to up to three seminar options in the MSc in Criminology and Criminal Justice as required; plan and deliver up to six one-hour lectures and one class for the third-year law option ‘Criminology and Criminal Justice’; supervise the dissertations of MSc students in Criminology; undertake advanced academic study to underpin lectures and class teaching; engage in assessment and university examining; take an active part in the work of the Centre for Criminology under the direction of the Director of the Centre, including acting (if so requested) as a member of the Board of Studies and/or other committees of the Centre or the Faculty of Law
Requirements: Applicants should have excellent knowledge and understanding of criminology and criminal justice; hold, by the time of appointment, or be close to holding, a doctorate in Criminology, or a related discipline; experience of university teaching at an undergraduate or postgraduate level; preference may be given to candidates with experience of delivering seminars at postgraduate level and a demonstrated capacity to make a substantial and significant contribution to research

Duties: You will be responsible for conducting processing and detailed analysis of a variety of ‘omics datasets, including bulk and single cell transcriptomic data, whole-genome and exome DNA sequencing data, proteomic data and metabolomic data across a range of parallel projects. You will provide bioinformatics advice to the IMCM research project teams and plan new analyses that will progress the IMCM research projects. Keeping meticulous, detailed records of your work and committing to performing cloud-based analyses on the IMCM data platform is a key part of this role, along with preparing manuscripts for publication and contributing to written and oral presentations/reports as required
Requirements: It is essential that you hold a relevant post-graduate qualification in bioinformatics, computational biology, biostatistics, applied mathematics, or related discipline, and have experience handling and analysing various types of ‘omics data types, such as RNA-Seq, whole genome or exome sequencing data, single cell profiling, ChIP-Seq, proteomics, and metabolomics. You will be able to plan and oversee programmes of technical work to a successful conclusion by agreed deadlines. Experience of programming languages including Python and R is essential, along with experience of developing and maintaining bioinformatics pipelines and workflows. Previous experience of working on neuroscience projects, such as on Parkinson’s disease, Alzheimer’s disease, ALS or another neurodegenerative disease is highly desirable

Duties: This postdoc position will be part of an exciting project exploring the principles of biodiversity and sustainability with an emphasis on quantifying large mammal movement, decision-making, and population dynamics. The postdoc selected in this project will develop quantitative models to produce movement, decision, and population estimates from a diversity of data sources including, but not limited to, camera traps, GPS collars, and acoustic sensors. The selected candidate will have experience of coding and running computer simulations of dynamic complex systems. Experience with technological sensor development for empirical data collection would also be valuable
Requirements: The selected candidate will have a PhD, or be close to finishing a PhD, in quantitative ecology, or equivalent. The post is initially offered for 18 months with the possibility of extension. The project will start in June 2024, but a later start date can be arranged

Duties: This appointment will add further strength to the Department’s research in Control Engineering. This includes, on the theory end, large-scale, embedded, robust and distributed optimisation, polynomial/sum of squares methods and optimal, robust and model predictive control. At the same time, the group covers applications ranging from Biology to battery/energy management systems, transportation, aerospace manufacturing systems and agriculture. Applications from candidates with research interests both within and complementary to the above areas are welcome
Requirements: Candidates will have a strong research background, including a doctorate in Control Engineering or its applications, and will be expected to engage in and lead high-quality original research. They will be able to secure external research funding and engage in the management of research projects. This will require the supervision of research students and research assistants. They will lecture undergraduate courses and give six hours of tutorials per week during the eight weeks of the undergraduate term. They will have the ability to teach effectively, both at undergraduate and graduate levels, and have excellent interpersonal skills for undertaking tutorial teaching

Duties: To expand, pancreatic cancer cells must first adapt to the acidic conditions in tumours by implementing adaptations involving ‘survival genes’, which also represent vulnerabilities for new therapies to target. We propose to derail cancer progression using DNA-binding molecules, called triplex-forming oligonucleotides (TFOs), that inactivate these survival genes in the most metabolically active and acid-resistant cells responsible for driving aggressive disease
Requirements: The successful applicant will have experience in working with nucleic acids, in delivering constructs to cells, and in performing assays; demonstrable skills in cell culture are essential; experience in developing therapy is desirable, although training will be provided, if necessary. Applicants must hold, or be close to completion of, a PhD/DPhil in a relevant field, such as biochemistry, molecular biology, oncology, or chemistry

Department: Health and Life Sciences
Duties: We would expect our new Lecturer to undertake academic and academic-related responsibilities in the delivery of high quality education in Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, working across speciality and professional skill elements. The successful candidate will contribute to the teaching and supervision of student research projects at both undergraduate and post graduate pre-registration level. The successful candidate will also be expected to contribute to the management, scholarly activity and developmental ambitions of the department
Requirements: Qualifications required for post: Relevant UG degree, registration with the HCPC; Experience of working in clinical physiotherapy/rehabilitation context; Experience of teaching/mentoring students of Higher Education physiotherapy programmes