Department of Paediatrics, Oxford Vaccine Group, Churchill Hospital, Oxford About the role This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and driven individual to join the Emerging Pathogens team as our Senior Programme Manager under the direction of Professor Teresa Lambe. The postholder will also be part of the Oxford Vaccine Group which is a multi-disciplinary team working across all aspects of vaccine research – this group led the rapid clinical development of vaccines against COVID-19 in the pandemic. The Emerging Pathogens team have been developing and testing vaccines against viral hemorrhagic fevers and are progressing a number of vaccines against Ebolaviruses, which cause devasting disease. Our candidate vaccines have been shortlisted by the WHO to be included in a ring vaccination protocols during outbreaks in Uganda and elsewhere. The Emerging Pathogens team continues to work on these vaccines with a global network of collaborators, using cutting edge scientific technology paired with experienced vaccine development to progress vaccines to safeguard human health. This position is offered full-time on a fixed-term contract initially until 1 February 2027, with the possibility to extend provided further external funding is available. This role meets the criteria for a UK Skilled Worker visa. About the department In addition to the University of Oxford, 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.