Total 79 Science / R&D / Research job vacancies in Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX18 3NQ

Managing a caseload of Research & Development related contracts within the Oxford Joint Research Office including developing, processing and negotiating research related contracts to enable efficient start-up of research projects. The OUH Research Contracts team support Oxford Health with its mental health research agreements and the post holder will focus on these.

We are looking to recruit and train an enthusiastic, motivated Research Contracts Specialist to join the R&D Office based at OUH Cowley. The team is responsible for the execution of contract negotiation and innovation management. This is a fixed-term full-time post of 24 months. The team would consider part-time of 0.8 FTE. it is possible that the contract will be extended beyond 24 months if the successful candidate meets their targets. The hope is to promote one band 6 in the team once fully trained.

The post holder will liaise with researchers, clinicians and relevant administrators to ensure an effective service is provided to both internal and external service users. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work well in a team are essential. You will be joining a friendly, team which provides ongoing development and support.

This is a great opportunity for someone with a science background who wants to move into a support role for world -class research, or for someone with contracts or legal experience who wants to develop their career in a clinical research setting.

Managing a caseload of Research & Development related contracts within OUH, and on behalf of Oxford Health, including developing, processing and negotiating research related contracts to enable efficient start-up of research projects.

Collaborate in supporting research as part of OUH R&D and within the Oxford Joint Research Office (JRO) comprising OUH, University of Oxford, Oxford Health and Oxford Brookes.

Supporting the OUH on matters of research related IP.

Supporting the OUH in developing appropriate management and governance systems so that it can fulfil its responsibilities as an active research partner within Oxford and as a health care provider locally, nationally and internationally.

Supporting the OUH in its commitment to a fully functioning JRO.

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trustis 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. The Trust comprises four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury. For more information on OUH please viewOUH At a Glance by OUHospitals - Issuu

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 theOUH YouTube channel.
1. Scrutinising and negotiating research-related contracts on behalf of the OUH and OH.
2. Liaising with researchers, clinicians and the relevant administrators to keep them informed and seek their advice as to risks and benefits of the contract terms.
3. After consultation with the Head of IP and Research Contracts, working with the OUH or University of Oxford Legal Services team on the drafting of contractual language to meet the needs of particular negotiations or seeking advice on particular issues.
4. Keeping comprehensive records of each stage of the negotiations. Seeking advice from Head of IP and Research Contracts and other team members where appropriate.
5. Taking part in regular team meetings to review cases, and monitor caseload and completion times.
6. Preparing the final briefing note requesting signature of agreements, setting out key terms and any risks or issues.
7. Answering enquiries about OUH’s research-related policies and procedures, and providing advice to researchers, departmental administrators and sponsors on funding and contractual matters (in relation, for example, to the costing and pricing of research at Oxford, IP management, etc).
8. Liaising within the OUH Research & Development team on issues relating to finance, regulation and governance, the University’s Research Grants specialists on questions relating to research grant applications and the terms/conditions set down by funding agencies.
9. Ensuring the set-up of awards within OUH financial system, working with Research & Development Finance Team on OUH set-up and post-award issues.
10. Following procedures for the effective management of IP arising out of research contracts, liaising with the Head of IP and Research Contracts and the University of Oxford’s IP Right’s Management Team, in connection with the commercialisation of research through Oxford University Innovation Limited.
11. Arranging meetings, preparing agenda papers, recording minutes and producing action notes in connection with the work of the office.
12. Dealing with enquiries and requests for information and preparing draft correspondence on behalf of the Head of IP and Research Contracts, the Director of R&D or his/her deputies as required.
13. Contributing to the development of OUH policy as it relates to the external funding of research, and drafting briefing notes for senior officers and/or papers for OUH’s governing bodies in this area.



Other duties as assigned by the Head of IP and Research Contracts, or Research Contract Manager when the need arises.

The post is part of a small team working on research related contracts, grants and innovation within OUH R&D as part of the JRO. The team operates a hybrid on-site/off-site approach to working but is based at OUH Cowley when on-site. In addition, face-to-face contact may be required with Oxford University and other Oxford JRO partners at their locations. Work at other OUH sites may also be required from time to time.


This advert closes on Tuesday 10 Dec 2024

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Do you have an eye for spotting risks and horizon scanning? Can you use your conservation background to act as an ambassador and align key activity to programme objectives?

About the role
As Conservation Project Manager you will bring together project management skills, specialist conservation and collections care expertise, problem solving, and team leadership skills to deliver collections projects at NCC. More information about NCC can be found below.

Reporting to the Group Conservation Manager, you will work collaboratively and proactively with other Project Managers and departments to enable the Conservation team to deliver Masterplan and Collections Services projects. This includes ensuring that conservation and collection care elements are correctly scoped and resourced and that conservation budgets are managed accordingly.

You will manage and matrix manage conservators across several projects. Using your conservation specialist knowledge of materials and practices, you will help your team plan works and review processes to ensure they are fit for purpose, making decisions to improve efficiencies and ways of working.

Full time (35 hours), Fixed term contract until Dec 2025 - Hybrid working from Wroughton Office.
Offering £40,133 per annum

There may be the possibility of the extension for this role depending on the Science Museum Group work programme.

About you
You will have solid experience of conservation project management with the ability to analyse, forward plan, coordinate and manage people. From this, you have the ability to find innovative conservation solutions to complex problems, and to define and report on key performance indicators, key dependencies and milestones and risk.

With great people and negotiation skills, you can maintain a strong reputation for delivery whist effectively engaging with senior stakeholders, and acting as a successful, and trusted ambassador for your team.

About the National Collections Centre
This position is based at the National Collections Centre, at the Science and Innovation Park in Wroughton within the Collection Services Department.

The 545-acre Science and Innovation Park is the home of the Science Museum Group's National Collections Centre (NCC), our hub for collections management and access. The National Collections Centre is transforming how we care, manage, and make accessible over 400,000 objects and 1.5M items in our Library and Archive. A new collections management facility houses a vast range of objects in the collection from microscope slides to railway carriages, other objects are stored in repurposed aircraft hangars, sustainable hempcrete constructed buildings and other facilities dispersed across the park.

There's something really special about working at the Science and Innovation Park. You are surrounded by the stunning Wiltshire countryside, with ever-changing weather, spectacular sunsets and lots of wildlife to spot as you move around the site. But the best part of the NCC is the people, you'll be joining a wonderful and passionate community of individuals.

Applying
View the Vacancy Information Pack listed under 'Attachments' on the vacancy listing on our website for more details about the role and the application process or click 'Apply Online' to submit an application.

What we offer
Working with a world-leading museum group that offers access to truly unique environments and collections, you'll benefit from the perks listed below, as well as full support for life events such as parental and adoption leave, sickness, and career breaks.

• Meaningful work. We're a mission-led organisation where the work you do supports us in Inspiring Futures.
• Career growth. We offer enhanced support with personal and professional development.
• Work/life balance. We offer 27 days annual leave in addition to bank holidays, along with flexible policies which support you and your home life.
• Health & Dental Insurance. Extra peace of mind, from day one.
• All our colleagues can access an employee assistance programme, access to the Unmind app, and other wellbeing support.
• Enhanced contributory pension. To support you in saving for the future.
• Interest-free loans. When you need a little extra cash for life events or home improvements.
• Great discounts. Free entry to exhibitions, discounts in our shops, cafes, and access to other museums in the NMDC network.

Open for All is one of the Science Museum Group's five core values and sets out our important aspiration to be a place for everyone. We are working hard to understand our organisation better and to develop a culture that recognises and values different backgrounds, mindsets, skills, experience, knowledge, and expertise. By having greater diversity, we believe that we will be a stronger and better organisation, capable to continue to Inspire Futures.

Job Summary: Employed as a staff nurse to facilitate the research pathway for participants in research studies. Will be directly involved in: assessing, planning & implementing care for clinical trial participants during research visits. collection and documentation of accurate data and record of care if appropriate. provide support for a range of research studies and be expected to be flexible to work across a broad portfolio. assist in the recruitment & retention of participants. Fulfil the expectations and capabilities as delegated by the Sponsor, Chief Investigator or Principal Investigator as set out in GCP & Research Governance Framework. Work collaboratively with OUH service delivery colleagues to ensure high quality participant care and experience and to help embed research into the clinical setting. If working clinically in clinical role alongside the research role, this will involve working part-time within a shift pattern, including nights and weekends, and part of your time in a Monday to Friday pattern. Main Tasks and Responsibilities Clinical Research The post holder will practice with knowledge, skills and behaviours so that they work well within a team, to be adaptable and flexible as the work dictates. Be responsible for assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care during participation in clinical research visits. Practice in compliance with their code of professional conduct, being responsible and accountable for their decisions, actions, or omissions. Accurately document & report information relating to patient care and research data collection. Communicate complex and sensitive information relating to participants involvement and care, to carers and other staff, overcoming barriers to understanding and providing support during distressing or emotional events. Able to competently perform a range of clinical procedures as required as part of the research protocol, ensuring accurate data capture Be able to plan own workload. Co-ordinate allocated research studies, as appropriate. Participate in and ensure compliance with Informed Consent Procedures, acting within boundaries of own competency, research regulations and Trust policies/SOPs. Use own professional judgment identifying when to escalate and seek senior support/guidance. Support the research team with all administrative tasks, including study set up including completion of feasibility requests, as required. Work within the limits of the approved protocol and any approved amendments. Leadership and Management The research nurse post holder will practice with knowledge, skills and behaviours which: Initiates and develops effective relationships, fostering clarity of the research staff nurse role within teams, to encourage productive and efficient working practices. Act as a role model for excellence in clinical research delivery & demonstrate the values of the OUHFT. Provide line management where appropriate to junior colleagues. Support learners on placement within the team. Contribute to the research team and service development as required. Promote research to potential participants and colleagues within the Trust and other partners. Remain adaptable to change, continually developing own practice. Participate in clinical & research governance reporting and participate, as required, in the investigation of clinical & research incidents. Recognise the critical importance of wellbeing in self and others, seeking to identify and manage stressors or pressures to promote health and wellbeing. Act as a sub-investigator on non-interventional studies, as appropriate, in-line with personal development programme. Education The research nurse post holder will practice with knowledge, skills and behaviours which: Assess and address own CPD learning needs as research delivery nurse, and within clinical speciality, working to a personal development plan that reflects the needs of the individual and clinical research service. Critically reflects to maximise clinical & research delivery skills and knowledge development. Engage with performance reviews and appraisal processes, as required. Engage with training and education opportunities across both research delivery and clinical speciality. This may include conferences, study days, and investigators meetings. Improving Quality and Developing Practice The Research Nurse post holder will practice with knowledge, skills and behaviours to: Report all Adverse Events and Serious Adverse Events in line with ICH-GCP, ISO 14155 and OUH NHS Trust Adverse Events Reporting policy. Promote the value of clinical research to potential participants, the public and NHS colleagues. Participate in dissemination of research results, as appropriate. Promote and take part in PPI engagement in research design and dissemination, as required Seek to publish new findings and best practice in Trust communications, meetings, conferences, and journal articles where appropriate. Understand the professional and current issues related to clinical research and area of practice Participate in audits and inspections to inform own and others practice, helping to formulate and implement strategies to act on key learnings and making improvements Actively seeks feedback from research participants, families, and colleagues to inform owndevelopment and/or service developments in practice Job Description Adaptations This job description is neither definitive nor exhaustive and is not intended to be fully comprehensive. It may be reviewed in the light of changing circumstances following consultation with the ACP post holder. This job description is to be read in conjunction with all current Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust policies, procedures & guidelines.

About UsOxfordshire County Council (OCC) plays a key role in what makes us healthy in Oxfordshire. Through its commitments on tackling climate change, shaping the environment to encourage active lives and improve air quality, promoting inclusive economic growth, and closing the health gap between different communities, the council can make transformative changes to the wellbeing of local residents and communities. Working with partners, including district councils, communities, health and care organisations, local businesses and world-leading universities, OCC wants to lead the development of a place-based approach to research excellence. Through high-quality systematic research, OCC and its partners can better understand why different approaches to improving residents health and wellbeing work for different populations and in different settings, and how complex policy systems and environments impact health. About the RoleYou will Support and promote the delivery of policy-relevant research that matters to residents, and the development and implementation of OCCs research strategy. Help to create a culture of research at OCC where officers and councillorsunderstandwhat research is and why it matters to the council. Contribute to research capacity and capability development outside of Oxfordshire through research dissemination, and contributing to the Research Support Service, Specialist Centre for Public Health (SCPH) and the LARP network (including sharing best practice, linking with engagement leads, and supporting the evaluation of the LARP role) About youTo be successful in the role, you will have: A good understanding of research study designs and methodologies, including those used in prevention and population studies especially in local authority settings in the UK; Understanding of information governance,confidentiality, and ethics as applied to data sharing and to research Knowledge and experience of using both quantitative and qualitative data and research methods; IT and statistical packages and reference management software Proven ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team and with different stakeholders. Rewards and benefitsIt really is true that every single job role here contributes to bettering the lives of the people in our county - we want to do this for our employees too. We are proud of our strong flexible working culture, including the opportunity for flexibility on working hours and the use of technology to support agile working. We offer some of the very best learning and development opportunities to support your ongoing development. We have a generous holiday allowance which rises as you remain in employment with us up to 32 days, as well as giving you the option to buy additional holiday. You will also have access to a Local Government Pension Scheme with employer contributions of up to 19.9% of your salary; a range of local and national retail discounts; and a host of enhanced family friendly policies including carers leave and paid time off for volunteering. Ourcommitment to:Equality, Diversity and Inclusion At Oxfordshire County Council we are proud of our diverse workforce.Everyone is accepted for who they are, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, or on maternity or family leave. We have a number of staff network groups which provide peer support, education and safe spaces for all. Our commitment to:Guaranteed Interview Schemes As a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee an interview for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job.We also guarantee interviews to care leavers who have completed further education and who meet the essential criteria for the job. For those leaving care without any further education, we guarantee an interview for our apprenticeships.We are also committed to helping and supporting those transitioning from HM Armed Forces to civilian life and guarantee an interview for those demonstrating the essential criteria for the role, within three years of leaving the service. Our commitment to:Safeguarding Oxfordshire County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect these commitments. Our commitment to:Flexible Working We are open to discussions about flexible working, which can include flexi-time, full time and part time working, job sharing, nine-day fortnights and annualised hours, depending on the requirements of the role and the service. Follow us on Social Media Stay up-to-date with the latest news and featured jobs from Oxfordshire County Council by following us onLinkedIn,Facebook,TwitterandInstagram. If you encounter any technical issues with the application system, please contact us at: careers@oxfordshire.gov.uk

Clinical and Research Responsibilities: Inpatient and outpatient care of haematological cancer patients being treated as part of trials performed on the EPCTU and selected trials being run through the late phase trials team. The focus will be on lymphoma, CLL and myeloma trials although will work collaboratively with the other haematological malignancy trials fellows and cross cover would be expected. Co-ordination and execution of trial activities for EPCTU, including (but not limited to) study specific investigations, sample collection and handling, data collection, case record folder completion, maintenance of study documentation; Liaison with a laboratory group to gain familiarity with the endpoint assays associated with the trial. There also be opportunities to gain experience in performing laboratory techniques associated with a translational project, although the principal focus of the fellow will be on clinical aspects. Under supervision, to undertake the setting up of clinical trials, including protocol design, grant applications, regulatory and ethical submissions, liaison with clinical trials units and preparation of study specific documentation. Preparation of results for publication. *Please see attached Job Description for more details and weekly timetable*

A Vacancy at Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.


CLINICAL RESEARCH FELLOW IN HAEMATOLOGY (LYMPHOID)

Applications are invited to apply for this exciting opportunity to work within a large, dynamic trials unit looking after haemato-oncology patients. It is a 1-year fixed term post on the Early Phase Cancer Trials Unit (EPCTU) in the Department of Oncology and Haematology.

The postholder will be responsible for the day-to-day management of patients with haematological malignancy (with a focus on lymphoid) on the Early Phase Cancer Trials Unit. There will be an opportunity to develop research projects in clinical trials and translational science, and training will focus on the design, setting up and execution of clinical research.

The post is available from September 2024.

Candidates are invited to contact Prof Graham Collins, Consultant Haematologist, Oxford Cancer and Haematology Centre, Churchill Hospital (01865 235886) in the first instance.

To apply and gain further details of this post , go to ‘NHS Jobs’. Please apply via this website .

In the interest of equal opportunities, we want to make sure that information about candidates is provided in the same format so all applicants should fill in the standard application form on the NHS Jobs website.





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.



Clinical and Research Responsibilities:
• Inpatient and outpatient care of haematological cancer patients being treated as part of trials performed on the EPCTU and selected trials being run through the late phase trials team. The focus will be on lymphoma, CLL and myeloma trials although will work collaboratively with the other haematological malignancy trials fellows and cross cover would be expected.
• Co-ordination and execution of trial activities for EPCTU, including (but not limited to) study specific investigations, sample collection and handling, data collection, case record folder completion, maintenance of study documentation;
• Liaison with a laboratory group to gain familiarity with the endpoint assays associated with the trial. There also be opportunities to gain experience in performing laboratory techniques associated with a translational project, although the principal focus of the fellow will be on clinical aspects.
• Under supervision, to undertake the setting up of clinical trials, including protocol design, grant applications, regulatory and ethical submissions, liaison with clinical trials units and preparation of study specific documentation.
• Preparation of results for publication.

*Please see attached Job Description for more details and weekly timetable*


This advert closes on Thursday 28 Nov 2024

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The Department of Computer Science is looking to employ a Postdoctoral Researcher to work within an interdisciplinary team on securing convergent ultra-large scale infrastructures (SCULI). The SCULI project is a research collaboration between University of Oxford, University of Bristol and the University of Lancaster that will be working closely with stakeholders and organisations from industry and the critical national infrastructure sectors.

The project is investigating how to secure emerging ultra-large scale digital infrastructures which are seeing convergence and connectivity at unprecedented scale. This is true for both current critical national infrastructures and emerging future systems, e.g., smart cities, intelligent transportation, high-value manufacturing and Industry 4.0. Cybersecurity of such ultra-large scale infrastructures faces unprecedented complexity. Diverse legacy and non-legacy software and hardware compose on-the-fly to deliver services to millions of users with varying requirements and unpredictable actions. This complexity is compounded by intricate supply-chains and the need to deliver resilient operations in the presence of untrusted, partially trusted or compromised elements.

The successful candidate will be required to work primarily under the direction of Professor Ivan Flechais, with guidance from other senior academics and will be based in the Oxford team focused on the following research objectives:

• Predictability at ultra-large scale: How to elicit, specify and validate security assurances for service composition in the presence of uncertainty, dynamism and human behaviour (including addressing direct and indirect dependencies and resulting systemic risks)?

It is essential that successful candidate would hold a relevant PhD/DPhil or being close to completion in computer science or information systems.
In addition, the successful candidate will be expected to collaborate with researchers working across the SCULI project, and cybersecurity professionals from business and industry.

The closing date for applications is 12 noon on 2nd December 2024. Interviews are expected to be held in December.

We are a Stonewall Top 100 Employer, Living Wage, holding an Athena Swan Bronze Award, HR excellence in Research and Race Equality Charter Bronze Award.

Our staff and students come from all over the world and we proudly promote a friendly and inclusive culture. Diversity is positively encouraged, through diversity groups and champions, for example http://www.cs.ox.ac.uk/aboutus/women-cs-oxford/index.html , as well as a number of family-friendly policies, such as the right to apply for flexible working and support for staff returning from periods of extended absence, for example shared parental leave.

Demonstrating a commitment to provide equality of opportunity, we would particularly welcome applications from women and black and minority ethnic applicants who are currently under-represented within the Computer Science Department. All applicants will be judged on merit, according to the selection criteria.

To help organise and facilitate co-design workshops with community groups and individuals with lived experience of psychosis from Bangladeshi, Black African, and Black Caribbean backgrounds. Screening and recruitment of patients diagnosed with psychosis and patients at ultra high risk pf psychosis. This will involve speaking to referrers regularly, attending clinical team meetings, visiting community mental health teams, hospital wards, as well as home based treatment teams. There will be monthly recruitment targets for all studies. The post-holder will be joining a team of research assistants to help meet these targets. Completing eligibility screening assessments and seeking informed consent from patients. Carrying out the assessments for the trials. The trial patients will be assessed on a range of measures at a number of time points for each study. You will need to arrange these interviews and administer clinical interviews, assessment tasks, and self-report questionnaires. Participants will be seen in clinic settings or at home across a large geographical area. Patients are seen in multiple NHS trusts including: Oxford Health, Northamptonshire Healthcare, Berkshire Healthcare, and Central Northwest London (Milton Keynes). Assessments will be carried out blind (i.e. you should not know which condition thepatients have been randomised to). You will need to remind staff and patients not to tell you the allocation. And you will need to report if you have become unblinded. It will be crucial to maintain very high follow-up rates for the trial participants, meaning you will need excellent engagement skills. Good record-keeping will be needed, including updating medical records with trial progress and managing recruitment databases. Follow standard operational procedures for the trial and NHS Trust policy regarding safeguarding of vulnerable adults and children. Produce regular reports on the recruitment process and assessment Please refer to the job description attached for a comprehensive list of duties

Contract type: Fixed term until October 2027

About us:
At the Department of Physiology Anatomy & Genetics (DPAG) we undertake discovery science where we reassemble physiological processes at the molecular, cellular, tissue and systems level of organisation. In so doing we provide a bridge to translational medicine, and interface between physical and life sciences. We are committed not only to innovative research and the highest standard of teaching, but also to creating an inclusive and supportive working environment.

Overview of the Role: We are seeking a Postdoctoral Research Scientist to join Dr. Becky Carlyle's lab as part of a collaborative project led by Professor Paul Harrison (Oxford Psychiatry). The project involves partnerships with Professor Carol Robinson (Oxford Chemistry), Dr. Thomas Hyde (Lieber Institute for Brain Development), and Professor Gary Stephens (Reading Pharmacology). The ideal candidate will have experience with membrane protein enrichment and preparation for mass-spectrometry analysis. A key focus will be developing assays to detect and quantify calcium channel conformations and interactomes, contributing to research on psychiatric disease mechanisms within a vibrant, international team. This is a 3-year position, available immediately.

Key Responsibilities:
Optimize cellular and molecular approaches for membrane protein enrichment
Develop and implement mass-spectrometry assays for protein analysis
Manage academic research and related administrative tasks
Refine scientific techniques and protocols, testing and analysing hypotheses
Collaborate on scientific reports, journal articles, and presentations
Operate specialist lab equipment and advise colleagues on protocols
Represent the research group at meetings and seminars
Selection Criteria:
PhD/DPhil in bioscience (or near completion)
Mass-spectrometry expertise, including sample preparation and data analysis
Strong research, project management, and communication skills
Experience with human brain tissue proteomics is a plus.
What we offer:
Your wellbeing at work matters, so we offer a range of family friendly and financial benefits including:
• An excellent contributory pension scheme
• 38 days annual leave
• A comprehensive range of childcare services
• Family leave schemes
• Cycle and electric car loan schemes
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Membership to a variety of social and sports clubs
• Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans

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

How to apply:
Please provide a supporting statement outlining how you meet the selection criteria along with your CV, and the details of two referees as part of your online application.
The closing date for applications is 12 noon on Thursday 21st November.
Interviews are likely to take place during the week commencing 2nd December, and can be held face-to-face or on Microsoft Teams.
Applications are particularly welcome from women, black and minority ethnic candidates who are under-represented in academic posts in Oxford.

Follow us:
Stay connected with us on LinkedIn, X and Instagram to learn more about our work and culture. Informal enquiries about the role may be directed to the DPAG HR Team: hr@dpag.ox.ac.uk

DPAG’s Statement of Inclusion:
We, as a Department and Community, will be considerate and welcoming of all people, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, and socio-economic background. We acknowledge societal inequalities and how these impact us, and those around us, personally and professionally. Our policies, practices and Respectful Behaviours Framework underpin this commitment.

Co-ordinate and monitor the care of patients in clinical research studies and trials as follows: Act as an initial point of contact for patients on trials and studies. Participate in identifying potential patients for studies, which may include a variety of identification methods, for example attending MDT meetings and clinics as appropriate. Evaluate the eligibility of potential patients. Participate in informed consent, randomisation and treatment allocation as stipulated in the trial protocol. Provide general written and verbal information to patients and families on the conceptof clinical research and detailed information regarding the objectives, scientificrationale, treatment, investigations side effects and follow-up for individual studies. Manage a caseload of patients. Participate in decision making concerning treatment of patients on clinical studies in accordance with the study protocol. Disseminate information to other clinical teams as appropriate.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a new Research Nurse to come and work within the Cardiovascular Research team. The post holder will work as part of the Research Team, predominately within the Oxford Heart Centre and the University Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, who are involved in a wide spectrum of clinical research ranging from observational studies to early phase clinical studies and trials, to large multi-centre randomised trials. Key roles include:
• Working with Principal Investigators (PIs) and their teams to manage and co-ordinate the processes and care involved with patients participating in clinical research studies.
• Deliver study information to patients throughout the trial period, including providing advice, support and direct care to patients and their families involved in clinical research studies.
• Taking informed consent, reviewing patient’s pre, during and following research studies as well as taking blood samples, ECGs and other standard cardiovascular investigations (for which training would be provided if required).
• Act as an expert source of clinical guidance to nurses and multidisciplinary colleagues regarding the impact and implications of the clinical research. Including delivering of training to those involved in the project and participate in presentations and educational sessions as required

An opportunity has arisen for anenthusiastic, motivated Research Nurse to come and work within the Cardiovascular Research team. The post holder will work predominantly within the Oxford Heart Centre on a variety of clinical research studies, ranging from observational studies to large multi-centre randomised trials.

The Cardiovascular Team is a team of dedicated nurses, coordinators and data coordinators who work together to provide a quality service for the rolling program of cardiovascular research studies, trials and projects undertaken within the OUH.

We are looking for a registered nurse with excellent clinical and organisational skills, who is able to manage a patient caseload. They will need excellent interpersonal skills and an ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team. Research experience would be an advantage but not essential as training will be given.

The post holder will have ownership over a number of studies and will be the initial point of contact for patients on these studies. The post holder will be supported by the wider research team lead by the Lead Cardiac Research Nurse Manager and Principle Investigators.

The post is a 12 month fixed term contract.

The post is Ideally full time, however we will consider applicants requiring part time hours.The role is funded by The South Central Research delivery Network.





Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trustis 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.

Co-ordinate and monitor the care of patients in clinical research studies and trials as follows:
• Act as an initial point of contact for patients on trials and studies.
• Participate in identifying potential patients for studies, which may include a variety of identification methods, for example attending MDT meetings and clinics as appropriate.
• Evaluate the eligibility of potential patients.
• Participate in informed consent, randomisation and treatment allocation as stipulated in the trial protocol.
• Provide general written and verbal information to patients and families on the concept of clinical research and detailed information regarding the objectives, scientific rationale, treatment, investigations side effects and follow-up for individual studies.
• Manage a caseload of patients. Participate in decision making concerning treatment of patients on clinical studies in accordance with the study protocol. Disseminate information to other clinical teams as appropriate.


This advert closes on Wednesday 13 Nov 2024

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Due to the training required for this post it would suit someone who is planning to work in this area longer term. Please see attached job description for full details of the job. Please see fields above for main duties of the job

Provide nursing support support new studies or existing studies according to the required workload.Work flexibly in the team to make best use of their time, planning and organising patient visits.Clinical procedures include administration of study drug; venepuncture; height and weight measures, history taking and study specific examinations; and ensuring that the labelling, processing and storage of biological samples meets the necessary requirements of the research protocol in order to make certain that safe handling and quality is assured.The role includes collating data, reviewing NHS case records and ensuring patient suitability according to study entry criteria;Maintaining effective communication with research subjects and other members of the multidisciplinary/research team; Providing ongoing advice and information to study participants and where indicated in a protocol, obtain informed consent on behalf of the Principal Investigator of each study, in order to facilitate effective informed consent.

Contract & job type: Full-time, Fixed-term for 1 year

About us:
At the Department of Physiology Anatomy & Genetics (DPAG) we undertake discovery science where we reassemble physiological processes at the molecular, cellular, tissue and systems level of organisation. In so doing we provide a bridge to translational medicine, and interface between physical and life sciences. We are committed not only to innovative research and the highest standard of teaching, but also to creating an inclusive and supportive working environment.

Overview of the role:
We are seeking a Postdoctoral Research Scientist to join Prof Molly Stevens’s lab at the Kavli Institute for Nanoscience Discovery. The ideal candidate will be a highly motivated postdoctoral researcher with strong expertise in organic chemistry who is also a confident self-starter, a collaborative team player, and demonstrate a proven track record of first-author publications in peer-reviewed journals.

In this role, you will develop a diagnostic platform applying the in-house developed technique SPARTA™ to the analysis of extracellular vesicles as potential disease biomarkers. The post will involve a range of nanobiomaterial characterisation techniques and the application of multivariate data analysis methods for sample classification.

This post is available from January 2025 for a fixed-term of 12 months, with the possibility of part-time appointments being considered.

Key responsibilities:
• Develop Single Particle Automated Raman Trapping Analysis (SPARTA™) as a non-invasive disease diagnostic technique based on EVs as biomarkers.
• Develop a deep understanding of EV biochemistry, Raman fingerprints and surface protein expression.
• Evaluate the performance of the technique with model systems and patient samples.
• Undertake the associated data analysis and interpretation, ensuring validity and reliability of data at all times, including either developing or liaising with others to use chemometrics, ML/AI algorithms and/or multivariate analysis.
• Manage your own research activities, including administrative tasks associated with the project.
• Actively participate in the multidisciplinary environment of the Stevens Group and collaborate with external research groups.

Selection criteria:
• Hold, or be near to completion of, a PhD/DPhil in materials science, chemistry, physics, nanotechnology, or related field.
• Experience in single nanoparticle analysis techniques (e.g. SPARTA, nanoflow cytometry, imaging flow cytometry, super resolution microscopy, NTA)
• Experience in extracellular vesicle harvesting techniques (e.g. cell culture, antibody conjugation)
• Experience in chemometric data analysis including multivariate analysis.
• Proven track record of first-author publications in peer-reviewed journals.
• Ability to work independently and manage your own research and administrative tasks.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively in a multidisciplinary team.

What we offer:
Your wellbeing at work matters, so we offer a range of family friendly and financial benefits including:
• An excellent contributory pension scheme
• 38 days annual leave
• A comprehensive range of childcare services
• Family leave schemes
• Cycle and electric car loan schemes
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Membership to a variety of social and sports clubs
• Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans

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.

How to apply:
Please provide a supporting statement outlining how you meet the selection criteria along with your CV, and the details of two referees as part of your online application.
The closing date for applications is 12 noon on Monday 28th October.
Interviews are likely to take place during the week commencing 4th November, and will be held on Microsoft Teams.
Applications are particularly welcome from women, black and minority ethnic candidates who are under-represented in academic posts in Oxford.

Follow us:
Stay connected with us on LinkedIn, X and Instagram to learn more about our work and culture. Informal enquiries about the role may be directed to the DPAG HR Team: hr@dpag.ox.ac.uk

DPAG’s Statement of Inclusion:
We, as a Department and Community, will be considerate and welcoming of all people, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, and socio-economic background. We acknowledge societal inequalities and how these impact us, and those around us, personally and professionally. Our policies, practices and Respectful Behaviours Framework underpin this commitment.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and self-motivated Research Nurse to join our team of research nurses working within a multidisciplinary team in The Nuffield Department of Orthopaedics, Rheumatology and Musculoskeletal Sciences and based at the Nuffield Orthopaedic Hospital Oxford. We have two vacancies one full time and one part time, Band 5 or 6 depending on experience. The department covers a wide remit of research with a focus on Rheumatology and Orthopaedics. You will have an interest in research and the enthusiasm to learn new skills.
Informal Visit are welcome, please contact our existing team , Research Manager Gail Lang gail.lang@ndorms.ox.ac.uk

To provide nursing support for an wide range range of clinical research studies studies in orthopaedics and rheumatology which are on the National Institute for Health Research portfolio, including the screening, assessment, coordination and recruitment of patients into clinical studies. The post will be flexible, working in a team of research nurses based at the NOC but also on occasion, covering other OUH hospital sites.

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trustis 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.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 theOUH YouTube channel.

Provide nursing support support new studies or existing studies according to the required workload.
Work flexibly in the team to make best use of their time, planning and organising patient visits.
Clinical procedures include administration of study drug; venepuncture; height and weight measures, history taking and study specific examinations; and ensuring that the labelling, processing and storage of biological samples meets the necessary requirements of the research protocol in order to make certain that safe handling and quality is assured.
The role includes collating data, reviewing NHS case records and ensuring patient suitability according to study entry criteria;
Maintaining effective communication with research subjects and other members of the multidisciplinary/research team;
Providing ongoing advice and information to study participants and where indicated in a protocol, obtain informed consent on behalf of the Principal Investigator of each study, in order to facilitate effective informed consent.


This advert closes on Friday 15 Nov 2024

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