Total 72 Science / R&D / Research job vacancies in Oxford, OX1 3EF

A Vacancy at Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.


These are exciting times for us.During the pandemic, our clinical research teams have been at the forefront of fighting Covid. Their work has contributed to finding world class successful treatments and roll out of the vaccination programme. The search for further solutions continues. Are you up for a challenge - read on!

The Thames Valley and South Midlands Clinical Research Network extends across the whole of Buckinghamshire, Berkshire, Oxfordshire and Milton Keynes. We are expanding and we are looking for new members to join our team so that we can increase our ability to deliver research studies and to create more opportunities for people to participate in research wherever they are based in our region. We have an active portfolio of studies to deliver so there will be plenty to do and as study designs develop and make increasing use of technology, we will be able to reach populations more effectively. You will be based in our secondary care direct delivery team but flexibility is key and you may find yourself working on occasion in a variety of secondary care, primary care, social care or community settings, so frequent travel is required.



Please see job description and person specification for more details.

You will need to work across the Thames Valley region and occasional weekend/out of hours work may be required.



We are therefore keen to recruit additional research nurses or clinical research practitioners to our team who are excited at the idea of working flexibly across the region. If this sounds interesting then we’d love to hear from you. We’re recruiting to a number of positions based in Oxford.

We offer a large range of training opportunities to develop your career in research so previous research experience is not essential.

See job description and person specification as attached to this advert or contact Teresa Lockett or Penny Carter


This advert closes on Wednesday 10 Jan 2024

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My client is looking for someone with a 2:1 or above in Economics, Engineering, Mathematics, Computer Science or related subject from a top university.
You will be working on models based on solid theory derived from detailed data, developing analytical / computational tools, analysing data and making recommendations.

Key skill:
2:1 or above from a top Russell group university in Economics, Engineering, Maths, Computer Science or related subject.
Analysing and interpreting complex quantitative data.
Python, R, Java, C++, Matlab etc.
Master???s degree or PhD
Statistical techniques and skill with statistical software
Algebraic modelling language, such as GAMS or AMPL
Excel and VBA

You will be provided with full and on-going training and benefit from working with industry experts in an intellectually stimulating and supportive environment.

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We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Research Software Engineers to join the newly established Competency Centre for Cloud Computing and AI/ML, which is part of the University’s Digital Transformation. The aim of the Competency Centre is to provide a centralised expertise on the use of public cloud computing for research applications, particularly in the context of contemporary AI/ML approaches.

Working across the university you will provide centralised expertise working with researchers with diverse research questions who require access to cloud computing capabilities. This will require significant software engineering experience and also hands-on experience of using public cloud infrastructure at different scales. Many of the use-cases will require the implementation of AI/ML methods and you will work closely with the OxRSE team to identify opportunities and pull together innovative software solutions. You will also lead in the development and delivery of training courses and workshops to other researchers within the University.

To be successful in this role, you will hold a PhD/DPhil with a significant computational component, with post-qualification research experience or equivalent experience in a similar role. You will have a strong track record of the use of public cloud service providers (e.g. GCP, AWS, Azure, Oracle etc.), and have significant experience with one programming language used for research (e.g. Python, C++, C, Matlab, R, Java, Javascript, Fortran, Rust). It is important that you have excellent communication skills, including the ability to communicate with researchers, write for publication, present research proposals and results, and represent the group at meetings, and be able to work collaboratively and as part of a team.

Applications for this vacancy are to be made online and you will be required to upload a supporting statement and CV as part of your online application. Your supporting statement must explain how you meet each of the selection criteria for the post using examples of your skills and experience.

This position is offered full time on a fixed term contract until 22 October 2025.

Only applications received before 12 midday on Wednesday 24 January 2024 will be considered.

Please quote 167373 on all correspondence.

Location: Oxford OX1 1XX (hybrid working – minimum 3 days in office per week)
Salary: £28,000 per year (six-month probationary period)
Contract: Full time, Permanent, 37.5 hours per week

Global Water Intelligence (GWI), the leading publisher and events organiser serving the international water industry, is looking to hire inquisitive and resourceful Research Graduate Trainees to join our team.

As a Research Graduate Trainee, you will get the opportunity to try different activities during the initial six-month training period to allow you to develop a full picture of our business. Our objective is to develop successful applicants into roles that best match their skills and provide the chance to carve their own niche within our teams. Relevant training will be provided.

Responsibilities:

· Producing high-quality written content: Fewer people have time to read these days, so if you are going to write content, you have to write well. You will need to identify key information through research and analysis, organise your thoughts and express them concisely. Don’t be deterred if English is not your first language. We can edit for English.
· Interviewing people, building relationships and networks: Our business is built on speaking to the right people and asking the right questions. We need people who can proactively network with individuals to gather ideas and information.
· Collecting and interpreting data: We are the main source of data for the international water industry. With that responsibility comes important skills: persistence in sourcing and gathering new data, squeezing spreadsheets until they tell a story and presenting it effectively through data visualisation.
· Communicating ideas: People increasingly don’t consume information as text: they take it in visually. Feeding this kind of consumer is a challenge. It requires staff who can synthesise complex issues into simple graphics and who are confident presenting and explaining our content in webinars.
· Managing projects: Most of what we do is a team effort, but getting great people to work well together is a skill in itself. We need people who are organised, empathetic communicators to manage projects and bring everything together.
· Working across teams towards wider business growth: Your work will always be part of a bigger picture – in taking ownership of your projects you will collaborate with other teams from across the business (sales, marketing, and design) to ensure everything we do contributes towards the company’s vision and goals.

Person requirements:
We do not expect any experience in the water industry, but we are looking for candidates who have pursued a rigorous course of study at university. Although we are looking for specific skills, we don't expect them all in one person: if you think you might be good at two or three, we would like to hear from you.

· Rigorous research skills, demonstrating an inquisitive mind, critical thinking, and attention to detail.
· Strong writing skills with the ability to tell a story and highlight key information concisely. Experience in an editorial environment is advantageous.
· Good data collection and analysis skills, with the ability to translate relevant data trends into interesting stories. Experience in Excel is advantageous.
· Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, including taking initiative, showing ownership of tasks, and managing your time.
· Project management skills, including scoping projects, delegating tasks and collaborating with different teams.
· Excellent verbal communication skills, particularly in interviewing and building relationships with external contacts, and presenting stories and key ideas to a wider audience.
· Ability to understand the bigger picture and the commercial angle of your tasks, and how your work contributes to wider business goals.
· Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team.
· Foreign language skills (especially German and French) are desirable.

Additional benefits:
• International travel, opportunity to regularly attend international water conferences
• Company pension plan
• Holiday allowance of 25 days per year (pro rata)
• Opportunity to attend relevant training courses and conferences to develop within the role

To apply:
Please submit a CV and a covering letter to recruitment@globalwaterintel.com explaining in fewer than 200 words why you are applying for the job and what you think you can contribute to us that would make a real difference.

The closing date for applications is 12 January 2024.

We will discard the applications which do not come with covering letters. We will then draw up a shortlist of the strongest candidates to whom we will send a skills test. On the basis of this test, we will narrow the field down to applicants for interview.

Please note, due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are unable to offer feedback on any applications not carried through to the interview stage.

Research Graduate Trainee

Location: Oxford OX1 1XX (hybrid working - minimum 3 days in office per week)
Salary: £28,000 per year (six-month probationary period)
Contract: Full time, Permanent, 37.5 hours per week

Global Water Intelligence (GWI), the leading publisher and event's organiser serving the international water industry, is looking to hire inquisitive and resourceful Research Graduate Trainees to join our team.

As a Research Graduate Trainee, you will get the opportunity to try different activities during the initial six-month training period to allow you to develop a full picture of our business.

Our objective is to develop successful applicants into roles that best match their skills and provide the chance to carve their own niche within our teams. Relevant training will be provided.

As our Research Graduate Trainee you will be responsible for:

Producing high-quality written content: Fewer people have time to read these days, so if you are going to write content, you have to write well. You will need to identify key information through research and analysis, organise your thoughts and express them concisely. Don't be deterred if English is not your first language. We can edit for English.

Interviewing people, building relationships and networks: Our business is built on speaking to the right people and asking the right questions. We need people who can proactively network with individuals to gather ideas and information.

Collecting and interpreting data: We are the main source of data for the international water industry. With that responsibility comes important skills: persistence in sourcing and gathering new data, squeezing spreadsheets until they tell a story and presenting it effectively through data visualisation.

Communicating ideas: People increasingly don't consume information as text: they take it in visually. Feeding this kind of consumer is a challenge. It requires staff who can synthesise complex issues into simple graphics and who are confident presenting and explaining our content in webinars.

Managing projects: Most of what we do is a team effort, but getting great people to work well together is a skill in itself. We need people who are organised, empathetic communicators to manage projects and bring everything together.

Working across teams towards wider business growth: Your work will always be part of a bigger picture - in taking ownership of your projects you will collaborate with other teams from across the business (sales, marketing, and design) to ensure everything we do contributes towards the company's vision and goals.

Person requirements:

We do not expect any experience in the water industry, but we are looking for candidates who have pursued a rigorous course of study at university.

Although we are looking for specific skills, we don't expect them all in one person: if you think you might be good at two or three, we would like to hear from you:

- Rigorous research skills, demonstrating an inquisitive mind, critical thinking, and attention to detail.

- Strong writing skills with the ability to tell a story and highlight key information concisely. Experience in an editorial environment is advantageous.

- Good data collection and analysis skills, with the ability to translate relevant data trends into interesting stories. Experience in Excel is advantageous.

- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, including taking initiative, showing ownership of tasks, and managing your time.

- Project management skills, including scoping projects, delegating tasks and collaborating with different teams.

- Excellent verbal communication skills, particularly in interviewing and building relationships with external contacts, and presenting stories and key ideas to a wider audience.

- Ability to understand the bigger picture and the commercial angle of your tasks, and how your work contributes to wider business goals.

- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team.

- Foreign language skills (especially German and French) are desirable.

Additional benefits:

- International travel, opportunity to regularly attend international water conferences

- Company pension plan

- Holiday allowance of 25 days per year (pro rata)

- Opportunity to attend relevant training courses and conferences to develop within the role

To apply:

Please submit a CV and a covering letter by clicking on “APPLY” today, explaining in fewer than 200 words why you are applying for the job and what you think you can contribute to us that would make a real difference.

The closing date for applications is 12 January 2024.

We will discard the applications which do not come with covering letters. We will then draw up a shortlist of the strongest candidates to whom we will send a skills test. On the basis of this test, we will narrow the field down to applicants for interview.

Please note, due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are unable to offer feedback on any applications not carried through to the interview stage.

Full-time, Fixed-term until 18 April 2025

The Cragg Group at the University of Oxford are seeking a Research Assistant to join a project funded by the MRC to explore the role of astrocytes in the regulation of dopamine function in health and parkinsonism.

The successful candidate will become a member of the Cragg group and will assist with studies to elucidate dopamine transmission, its regulation by astrocytes and related signaling molecules in mouse brain, in models of Parkinson’s disease. The candidate will have the opportunity to collaborate on projects with the Cragg Group’s internal and external partners and when appropriate, give advice and guidance to other members of the Group. The candidate will have responsibility for conducting, analyzing and interpreting scientific data generated from experiments, ensuring that the data are of the highest quality.

In addition to having, or nearing completion of, a first degree in a relevant science, candidates should have laboratory experience and some knowledge of the field of neuroscience. The candidate should also be able to manage their own research and administrative activities. The candidate needs experience of following and adapting protocols and selecting appropriate experimental methodologies. Experience of working with mice is desirable.

The post holder will work in the Group led by Professor Stephanie Cragg, and will be based at the Department of Physiology, Anatomy and Genetics, Sherrington Building, Parks Road, Oxford, OX1 3PT.

Closing date for applications is midday on Monday 15th January.

Interviews are likely to be held on the week beginning 29nd January.

Applications are particularly welcome from women, black and minority ethnic candidates who are under-represented in academic posts in Oxford.

While this is a full-time role, we welcome applications from individuals who wish to be considered for part-time working or other flexible working arrangements.

We, as a Department and Community, will be considerate and welcoming of all people, regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, disability, sexual orientation and gender identity. We acknowledge societal inequalities and how these impact us, and those around us, personally and professionally. – DPAG Statement of Inclusion

Class Act Teaching Services are currently looking for a short term interim cover with a view to permanent at the start of the new term beginning in January 2024.

The school is looking for an interested Science Teacher available to teach students between Key Stage 3 and 4. The school is a great school to work with it receiving excellent ratings over the last few inspections from the Independent Schools Inspectorate and is still committed to improve. By teaching at this school you will be working through a planned curriculum where both students and teachers are valued and safeguarded. If you feel this position is for you please check the requirements for the role below.


As the ideal Maths Teacher for this role, you will:

• Possess strong knowledge of the Science curriculum at the KS3 and KS4 levels
• Be able to plan and deliver engaging, differentiated lessons
• Upkeep a clean, tidy, and considerate classroom environment
• Display a strong, mentoring personality toward students
• Cultivate positive relationships with students, working to inspire good behaviour and a passion for learning
• Cooperate with and support your colleagues and additional classroom staff
• Be able to accurately assess and report on your students, and articulate solutions to their difficulties
• Comply with and implement the school's policies, and take part in their supportive educational ethos

Requirements for this role:

• Recent mainstream school-based experience teaching Science
• A relevant Science degree is desirable
• To hold a QTS in the UK
• Good communication skills

Why Class Act Teaching Services?

With over 20 years in supplying educational professionals across North London, Oxfordshire, Hertfordshire, East Anglia and Plymouth, we have and continue to build long-standing, exclusive relationships with many schools and academy trusts across these regions. We have a resolute team that takes pride in helping and nurturing our teachers, and a dedicated local consultant will always be on hand to support you through your journey with us.

Class Act Teaching Services are an agency listed as an approved supplier on the Crown Commercial Service and are proud to be REC audited. This ensures we are carrying out comprehensive checks in line with the REC Code of Professional Practice and are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Upon registration, candidates will be subject to a variety of checks including an enhanced DBS check, full references including your most recent employer, and verification of eligibility to work in the UK.

Weekly pay is processed through PAYE. We offer high street, travel, gym membership and many other exclusive discounts, along with physical and emotional well-being services as standard with our pay portal.

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Research Promotion To actively promote the value of research to clinicians, patients, service users, and the wider NHS To support primary care healthcare staff to develop their knowledge and skills to engage in NIHR studies, signposting to relevant NIHR supported training To provide highly specialised research advice to all primary healthcare staff concerning the research process in general and other matters specific to NIHR studies To develop good working relationships with research active and research interested healthcare staff to enhance and develop the success of NIHR CRN TVSM Primary Care To support the development and capacity of general practice and primary care practitioners to deliver more complex commercial and non-commercial research studies Work with academic partners to develop and prepare Research Information Sheets for Practices (RISPs) for prospective studies To promote research opportunities to practices and encourage their participation To be responsible for maintaining communication channels with all participating members of each study team To work in conjunction with Primary Care Portfolio Manager and Research Facilitator team to raise the profile of NIHR CRN TVSM within the locality. This may include working to develop strategies in order to overcome barriers to engagement and/or recruitment To maintain a working knowledge of primary care services and delivery locally, and how these can facilitate NIHR CRN TVSMs development To attend meetings with study representatives, primary care healthcare professionals, NIHR CRN TVSM staff and/or the R&D team, deputising for the Primary Care Portfolio Manager as required Research Delivery To act as a resource and support to primary care sites and other primary care practitioners involved in the identification and recruitment of patients to NIHR studies using project management methodologies and tools To engage with primary care health professionals and organisations in order to deliver local and national NIHR CRN objectives and targets in the set up and delivery of NIHR adopted commercial and non-commercial research studies, including site sign up and initiation visits as required To implement strategies and systems for quality assurance which includes audit and review of the work of research sites/teams, providing feedback, development and support as necessary To liaise with study teams, GP Research Champions and CRN nurse team (if applicable) to facilitate the delivery of primary care recruitment within NIHR CRN TVSM to agreed timelines and targets. This includes providing expert guidance on appropriate primary care recruitment strategies and calculating study resource needs, particularly with regards to proposed primary care service support activities Put in place any necessary management structure and additional documentation to support the delivery and performance management of studies (if required) Support GP practices to deliver clinical research which could potentially include; calling participants, running searches on the practice system, sending texts messages and completing mail outs. Project Management Support and lead on the delivery of specific internal projects which align with the strategic objectives. Liaise with internal teams and/or external shareholders in order to deliver projects which require input from various teams. As project lead/support, contribute to progress updates at bi-monthly meetings Develop tools and resources as required to enable the team to work efficiently Administration To develop, maintain and update local intelligence on the research capabilities of primary care organisations and staff in TVSM, incl. the development and maintenance of spreadsheets and other information resources as well as the production of reports and presentations for local and national stakeholders Participate in audits, evaluations and benchmarking exercises and suggest any change to improve standards To support the Primary Care Portfolio Manager in the preparation of reports To promote and monitor the Research Site Initiative (RSI) scheme To maintain accurate records of activity across the region and to report on the progress of NIHR studies Update live websites (google sites) with new or updated study information To cover the inbox activity for NIHR supported commercial research when the Primary Care Commercial Manager is out of office Education and Training To become an expert in training on topics that are relevant to the delivery of NIHR research studies, including the delivery of GCP training courses as appropriate To assist in the education and training of health care professionals to enable them to support NIHR CRN activities and recruit effectively to clinical trials where appropriate To maintain an up to date knowledge of research related topics particularly related to clinical trials and the activities of the CRN To attend local and national meetings as appropriate and as agreed with the Primary Care Portfolio Manager To assist in orientating and inducting new staff To act as a role model, mentor and preceptor to the network team Other To work independently across organisations within the region to support NIHR research studies To work flexibly with other members of the NIHR CRN TVSM team and/or practices and other primary care professionals to ensure the delivery of a coordinated, professional service To keep up to date with all new developments within the Network and develop own skills and competencies To report any specific concerns to the Primary Care Portfolio Manager To maintain patient confidentiality and standards of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) at all times To travel as required across Thames Valley and South Midland Clinical Research Network To understand and adhere to Trust policies and procedures Contribute ideas and suggestions to our quarterly e-newsletter Maintain a shared team calendar

We are looking for a highly motivated individual with an interest in Dementia Research to join our team; helping us deliver the Brains for Dementia Research (BDR) Study in Oxford. BDR is a project funded by the Alzheimer’s Society and the Alzheimer’s Research Trust to promote brain donation for research after a person dies and help with the understanding of the progress of diseases than cause dementia by collecting assessment data before death. The network of brain banks is co-ordinated from Newcastle, with collaborating centres in Oxford, London, Manchester, Cardiff, and Bristol.

We are a diverse team and welcome applicants from a wide range of clinical and health care backgrounds. Our team supports a wide range of studies from observational studies through to clinical trials ranging from phase 1 first in human- later phase 4.

The role will suit somebody who has comprehensive clinical Dementia experience. Research experience is desirable, but not essential.

On successful appointment, there is a tailored comprehensive induction and training programme.



Not sure about what Research Practitioners do, find out more by following the link below;

Clinical Research Practitioners | NIHR

Please note this is not a Medical post.

The main base is the John Radcliffe Hospital, the post-holder will lead in the provision of a clinical study service.
• Study Coordination of BDR
• You will be responsible for assessing and managing the care pathways for patients and carers participating.
• Recruitment, education and monitoring of research participants and the collection and documentation of accurate data including collection and management of tissue and/or samples.
• Processing lab samples.
• Conducting assessments as per the study protocol.
• Collecting physical assessments.
• Supervising and supporting junior staff.

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research. Find out more here www.ouh.nhs.uk

The Trust comprises four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.

Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community. We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence. These values put patients at the heart of what we do and underpin the quality healthcare we would like for ourselves or a member of our family. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via the OUH YouTube channel

Our team is part of Division 4 Neurology and Neurodegenerative diseases with the Thames Valley and South Midlands area, as well as Ageing studies within OUH.

We are a diverse team of Research Nurses, Practitioners, Administrators. Working closely with clinicians to support and deliver research across our patient groups. The team comes from a variety of backgrounds such as nursing, mental health, psychology, biochemistry and NHS to name a few.

The CRN: Thames Valley and South Midlands is one of 15 local Clinical Research Networks in the NIHR Clinical Research Network (NIHR CRN). The NIHR CRN is the clinical research delivery arm of the NHS in England, tasked with supporting the rapid set-up and effective conduct of studies, so that researchers can gather the robust evidence needed to improve treatments for NHS patients. These local Networks drive clinical research delivery performance across the locality, and champion the role of clinical research in the NHS at every level.



Please refer to the detailed Job Description attached and advert details. We are also happy to answer any questions you may have.

Thank you


This advert closes on Tuesday 5 Dec 2023

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Our team is part of Division 4 Neurology and Neurodegenerative diseases with the Thames Valley and South Midlands area, as well as Ageing studies within OUH. We are a diverse team of Research Nurses, Practitioners, Administrators. Working closely with clinicians to support and deliver research across our patient groups. The team comes from a variety of backgrounds such as nursing, mental health, psychology, biochemistry and NHS to name a few. The CRN: Thames Valley and South Midlands is one of 15 local Clinical Research Networks in the NIHR Clinical Research Network (NIHR CRN). The NIHR CRN is the clinical research delivery arm of the NHS in England, tasked with supporting the rapid set-up and effective conduct of studies, so that researchers can gather the robust evidence needed to improve treatments for NHS patients. These local Networks drive clinical research delivery performance across the locality, and champion the role of clinical research in the NHS at every level. Please refer to the detailed Job Description attached and advert details. We are also happy to answer any questions you may have. Thank you

Job Purpose: To ensure the effective delivery of a high standard of nursing care for all trial patients by providing clinical leadership, direction and supervision. Actively participate in the education and supervision of nursing and administrative staff in all aspects of trial activity and related patient care To ensure that the trial portfolio is conducted to the highest standard according to GCP principles To raise the profile of clinical trials making them more accessible for patients thus achieving national recruitment targets and ensure achievement of key performance targets regarding recruitment to NIHR portfolio studies Maintain and continually develop specialist knowledge of nursing practice Promote patient involvement in their care and the development of the service. Act as a mentor and role model to junior staff, reflecting the beliefs about professional nursing practice, research governance and patient care outlined in the unit philosophy. **Please see full Job Description for more details**