Clinical Trials Unit Administrative Assistant

Department of Paediatrics, Oxford Vaccine Group, Churchill Hospital, Oxford

We have an exciting opportunity to join the Oxford Vaccine Group in the Department of Paediatrics as our Clinical Trials Unit (CTU) Admin Assistant. The postholder will directly support the Senior Management Team and also support day-to-day administration of Oxford sponsored and Oxford hosted research projects, in a wide variety of clinical specialities. 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 Oxford Vaccine Group is a world-leading academic research group conducting clinical and translational studies to advance vaccine development working with a diverse portfolio funded by industry, government and charitable organisations.

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.

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 , 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.