The Ineos Oxford Institute (IOI) was created following a significant gift from INEOS to the University of Oxford in 2021. The Institute aims to rapidly advance research, education, and collaboration in search of solutions to the growing threat of antimicrobial resistance (AMR). IOI scientists apply state of the art medicinal chemistry and microbiology to antibacterial drug discovery to enable and promote the development of breakthrough new treatments for human bacterial infections. The IOI will become a centre of world-class scientific talent, working collaboratively with a growing number of bodies focusing on AMR across the world. It seeks to stimulate innovation and collaboration within academia and with industry and government. The overarching ambition is to be a world leading institution for the discovery of novel antibiotics and new approaches to combatting antimicrobial resistance.
In addition to research, IOI’s training and education programmes attract the next generation of research leaders to advance science and promote interdisciplinary approaches to address AMR.
Director Position Overview
The IOI is now looking for a new Director who will have an exciting and transformational opportunity to lead and develop the strategy, vision, growth, and long-term success of the Institute in its next phase. The IOI presents a unique opportunity to harness expertise across the University. We are seeking an individual with an international scientific track record relating to antimicrobial resistance and/or drug development. The successful candidate will ideally have existing relationships with at least one group of key stakeholders including funders, NGOs, policy makers, and pharma. The Director should be highly research active prior to this role and space in the state-of-the art laboratories will be made available to their group in the Life and Mind Building in Autumn 2025.
How to Apply
The University of Oxford has engaged Perrett Laver to support the Search Committee with this appointment. For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Lucy Roper at lucy.roper@perrettlaver.com or +(44)20 3928 7358.
Application is by submission of a curriculum vitae and a covering letter of application, addressing the job description and person specification, and including suitable daytime and evening telephone contact details. Completed applications should be uploaded by the deadline of 9:00 GMT on Monday 17th March 2025.
If you require any reasonable adjustments to assist you in the selection process, please advise us of these so that we can make appropriate arrangements.
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