At a Glance
- Tasks: Analyse immunological data and develop frameworks for vaccine trial design.
- Company: Join the Pandemic Sciences Institute at Oxford, a leader in health research.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, pension scheme, and opportunities for professional training.
- Other info: Collaborate with top researchers and engage in cutting-edge projects.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in global health through innovative vaccine research.
- Qualifications: PhD/DPhil in a quantitative field and strong data analysis skills required.
The predicted salary is between 39424 - 47779 £ per year.
Location: Pandemic Sciences Institute, Li Ka Shing Centre for Health and Information Discovery, Old Road Campus, Headington, Oxford, OX3 7LF
Position Overview
We are seeking a Postdoctoral Research Scientist in Computational Vaccinology to join the Pandemic Science Institute’s (PSI) efforts in computational vaccinology and vaccine trial design.
Key Responsibilities
- Analyse immunological data from the ChAdOx1 NipahB vaccine trial to identify immune markers that may serve as early correlates of protection.
- Develop and apply new frameworks to interpret and evaluate immune markers as correlates of protection in vaccine trials and real‑world effectiveness studies.
- Collaborate with immunologists, mathematical modelers, statisticians, and trial specialists at PSI, the International Centre for Diarrheal Disease Research Bangladesh (icddr,b), and the Bangladesh Institute of Epidemiology, Disease Control and Research (IECDR).
- Participate in other systems immunology, modelling, and bioinformatics projects within PSI.
- Engage in funded training in machine learning and vaccinology.
Qualifications
- PhD/DPhil in a relevant quantitative field or near completion.
- Strong experience analysing complex datasets using machine learning methods and/or statistics.
- Proficiency in R, Python, Julia or other programming languages.
- Experience working with systems immunology data is an advantage.
- Evidence of successful collaboration with laboratory‑based researchers.
- High motivation and a multidisciplinary approach to computational vaccinology.
Contract & Compensation
Full‑time, fixed‑term contract until 31 March 2028. Salary ranges from £39,424 to £47,779, with a discretionary range to £53,483 per annum. Research Grade 7, inclusive of a pensionable Oxford University Weighting of £1,730 per year.
Contact
James Hay, email:
Postdoctoral Research Scientist in Computational Vaccinology in Oxford employer: University of Oxford
The Pandemic Sciences Institute at the University of Oxford offers an exceptional work environment for a Postdoctoral Research Scientist in Computational Vaccinology, fostering collaboration with leading experts in immunology and data science. With access to cutting-edge resources and a commitment to employee development through funded training in machine learning and vaccinology, this role provides a unique opportunity to contribute to impactful research while enjoying the vibrant academic culture of Oxford.
