Translational Research Scientist: Experimental Medicine

The University of Oxford is a stimulating work environment, which enjoys an international reputation as a world-class centre of excellence. Our research plays a key role in tackling many global challenges, from reducing our carbon emissions to developing vaccines during a pandemic.

The Nuffield Department of Orthopaedics, Rheumatology and Musculoskeletal Sciences (NDORMS) is part of the Medical Sciences Division and is the largest European academic department in its field, running a globally competitive programme of research and teaching. The Kennedy Institute is a biomedical research centre uniquely bringing together discovery science and early-stage clinical research, to develop transformative new therapies for chronic inflammatory and musculoskeletal conditions.

What We Offer

As an employer, we genuinely care about our employees’ wellbeing and this is reflected in the range of benefits that we offer including:

• An excellent contributory pension scheme
• 38 days annual leave
• A comprehensive range of childcare services
• Family leave schemes
• Cycle loan scheme
• Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans
• Membership to a variety of social and sports clubs

About the Role

We are offering an exciting and unique opportunity for an experienced researcher to work as a Translational Research Scientist at the interface of academia and industry, joining a large multidisciplinary team working on Experimental Medicine. The team are carrying out histopathological and omics analyses of samples from clinical studies sponsored by industry partners, which aim to understand the molecular basis disease pathways and potential new treatment targets.

The Translational Research Scientist will contribute to the set-up, delivery and continuity of the research projects and programmes by providing advanced technical and scientific expertise in support. Unlike a traditional Postdoctoral Research Associate (PDRA) role, this position is not primarily aligned with a standard academic career progression pathway. Instead, the postholder will focus on collaborative research, the application of specialist knowledge, and the development, optimisation, and maintenance of methodologies, facilities, or shared resources. The role emphasises long-term contribution, technical leadership, and support for team-based research objectives, rather than the pursuit of independent academic advancement or principal investigator status.