Job Description

About the role

We have an exciting opportunity to join the Developmental Immunology Research Group of Professor Georg Hollander in the Department of Paediatrics as a Post Doctoral Research Associate.

You will play an important role in the contribution in understanding ways to rejuvenate the thymus and thus the adaptive immune system in health and disease.

You will be responsible for co-designing and executing research programmes related to different aspects of thymus biology employing informative experimental models and a broad range of analytical platforms, including single cell transcriptomic analysis and advanced flow cytometry.

You will be working in a growing department within the Medical Sciences Division. The Department of Paediatrics is a world leader in child health research and hosts internationally renowned research programmes in drug development, gastroenterology, haematology, HIV, immunology, neuroimaging, neuromuscular diseases and vaccinology. The Developmental Immunology Research Group under the lead of Professor Georg Hollander conducts research on the molecular and cellular control of thymus development and function.

This position is offered full-time on a fixed-term contract initially for two years with the possibility to extend provided further funding is available. Part-time applications may be considered (with a minimum of 80% FTE).

About the department

The Department of Paediatrics has been honoured with the Athena Swan Gold award, a national gender equality charter, recognising the Department's innovative policies and practices. We are committed to the professional development of our staff by providing up to ten paid days annually for skill enhancement and allowing applications for additional training funding. By joining us, you will have the opportunity to contribute to a forward-thinking department.

We welcome new staff with ideas who are willing to shape the future of the department that thinks about its staff and wellbeing. In addition to the University of Oxford wellbeing resources, 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.
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About you

You will hold, or be close to completion of, a PhD/DPhil in a relevant scientific field (e.g., Immunology, Biology, Biochemistry, Medical Laboratory Science), sufficient specialist knowledge and relevant experience of working in an interdisciplinary research team, and proven and demonstrable theoretical and technical skills in immunology, including flow cytometry, basic molecular biology, cellular assays, cell culture techniques, and biological data analysis. You will have highly effective verbal and written communication skills with all level of staff staff and an ability to operate effectively in a demanding and busy research environment.

Application Process

You will be required to upload a CV and Supporting Statement as part of your online application. The Supporting Statement should include a cover letter and should also clearly describe how you meet each of the selection criteria listed in the job description. Click here for information and advice on writing an effective Supporting Statement.

Diversity

The Department of Paediatrics is committed to equality and valuing diversity.

To discuss the post in more detail, please contact Professor Georg Hollander ,the Principle Investigator and Head of Department using the contact details below.

Only online applications received before 12.00 midday on Monday 13th October 2025 will be considered. Interviews will be held as soon as possible thereafter.

The Department of Paediatrics offers an Interview Expense Reimbursement Policy in its efforts towards equality, diversity and inclusion. Should you be invited to interview, we will share further information about the policy at that stage.