Job Description

About the role

The Oxford Vaccine Group, led by Professor Teresa Lambe OBE, is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated scientist to join our team. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the

design and development of next-generation vaccines

targeting

outbreak pathogens

, with a particular focus on

filoviruses, Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever (CCHF) virus, and other high-consequence viral threats

.

The successful applicant will play a central role in the

design, optimisation, and testing of viral vector and mRNA-LNP vaccine candidates

, aimed at inducing

robust, long-lived, and cross-protective immune responses

. The project will prioritise vaccine strategies that confer

heterologous protection

and enhance both

humoral and cellular immunity

, contributing directly to global outbreak preparedness.

The post holder will work collaboratively with other members of the Lambe Group and the broader Oxford Vaccine Group, and will provide

scientific input and mentorship

to postdoctoral researchers, research assistants, technicians, and postgraduate students.

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.

This position is offered full-time on a fixed-term contract initially for one year with the possibility to extend provided further external funding is available.

About the department

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

Please visit our website to find out more about the Department.

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.

To discuss the post in more detail, please contact Teresa Lambe Professor of Vaccinology & Immunology, using the contact details below.

Only online applications received before 12.00 midday on 3rd December 2025 will be considered. Interviews will be held as soon as possible thereafter.