The University of Oxford is a stimulating work environment, which enjoys an international reputation as a world-class centre of excellence. Our research plays a key role in tackling many global challenges, from reducing our carbon emissions to developing vaccines during a pandemic.
The Department of Psychiatry is based on the Warneford Hospital site in Oxford - a friendly, welcoming place of work with an international reputation for excellence. The Department has a substantial research programme, with major funding from Medical Research Council (MRC), Wellcome Trust and National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) and provides highly rated medical training in psychiatry. The Head of Department is Professor Belinda Lennox.
We are looking to appoint a part-time Senior Clinical researcher (20% FTE) in the area of psycho-immunology.
What We Offer
As an employer, we genuinely care about our employees' wellbeing and this is reflected in the range of benefits that we offer including:
1. An excellent contributory pension scheme
2. 38 days annual leave
3. A comprehensive range of childcare services
4. Family leave schemes
5. Cycle loan scheme
6. Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans
7. Membership to a variety of social and sports clubs
About the Role
The post is for a fixed term (initially funded to 31 March 2028) and is based in the Department of Psychiatry at the Warneford Hospital. You will be an internationally recognised clinical academic, who has established the strategic direction of major research programmes in the area of psycho-immunology. You will provide intellectual leadership and contribute to research both at an international level and across the Medical Sciences Division. The post will particularly suit someone leading research in the use of genomic and single cell data to undertake immunophenotyping of severe mental illness, as this will align with current research priorities in the Department and the molecular targets theme of the Oxford Health Biomedical Research Centre.
About You
You will be medically qualified, GMC registered and a Member, or Fellow, of the relevant Royal College, with a Higher degree PhD or MD. As a leading authority in psycho-immunology, you will have the depth of knowledge to enable the development of innovation and new understanding in the field of molecular diagnostics. Significant experience of developing research strategies and managing research projects is essential, as is an outstanding publication record.
Diversity
Committed to equality and valuing diversity. Our active Psychiatry People and Culture teams and initiatives work to make the Department of Psychiatry as supportive, welcoming and inclusive as possible.
Application Process
You will be required to upload a covering letter/supporting statement, CV and the details of two referees as part of your online application. The closing date for applications is 12.00 midday Tuesday 4th February 2025. Interviews will be held on 20th February 2025.
Contact Person: HR Administrator
Vacancy ID: 177088
Contact Phone: [Insert Phone Number]
Contact Email: vacancies@psych.ox.ac.uk
Salary (£): 105504 - 139882
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