Kennedy Trust for Rheumatology Research
1 week ago
The Kennedy Institute of Rheumatology (KIR) is seeking to recruit an exceptional individual to lead a new research group in microbiome science related to an area of high strategic interest for the Institute. Complementing the KIR’s existing strengths, the new Group Leader will build a significant research group focused on the human microbiome. They will bring expertise in studying microbe-microbe and/or microbe-host interactions relevant to human health and disease through the application of either computational or laboratory-based approaches. Responsibilities In this role you will initiate and lead a long-term, collaborative research programme, developing new avenues of research, concepts and ideas to extend intellectual understanding as well as manage substantial research resources and budgets. You will develop ideas for generating research income and promoting the research area and write funding applications for specific avenues of independent research as well as contribute to establishing the strategic direction and setting standards for the work of the wider group. You will be responsible for obtaining competitive funding for salary and research support from appropriate government, charity and private organisations and will play a key role in the development of strategic funding bids in collaboration with colleagues at the Institute and partner institutions. Qualifications You must hold a relevant PhD/DPhil or post‑graduate medical degree (M.D.) with significant post‑qualification research experience. You will have a record of outstanding accomplishment with an established international reputation and publication record that demonstrates international authority in human microbiome research. You must possess sufficient specialist knowledge in the discipline to develop research programmes and methodologies together with a track record of success in competitive funding e.g. holding competitive studentships, fellowships, project grants and programme grants. Experience of leading research programmes, including setting the strategic direction as well as experience of providing specialist advice to external industry, universities or research councils and/or direct participation in entrepreneurial activity are desirable. Security Checks A satisfactory basic Disclosure and Barring Service check University security screening (eg identity checks) due to the nature of the work at the Kennedy Institute Application Information Please note, due to departmental closure over the Christmas period, shortlisting and interviews for this position will take place in January 2026. The closing date for applications is 12 noon on Monday 22nd December 2025. Applications for this vacancy are to be made online. You will be required to upload a CV and supporting statement as part of your online application. Please quote183704 in all correspondence. #J-18808-Ljbffr
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Kennedy Trust for Rheumatology Research
1 week ago
Oxford OX FY, United Kingdom University of Oxford Full time £56,623 - £66,536 per year183704 – Kennedy Trust for Rheumatology Research (KTRR) Group Leader in Microbiome StudiesNuffield Department of Orthopaedics, Rheumatology and Musculoskeletal Sciences (NDORMS)Research Grade 9: Grade 9: Salary in the range of £56,623-£65,336 per annum.This is a full time, fixed term position for 5 years.The Kennedy Institute of Rheumatology (KIR) is...
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Kennedy Trust for Rheumatology Research
7 days ago
Oxford, United Kingdom University of Oxford Full timeResponsibilities In this role you will initiate and lead a long‑term, collaborative research programme, developing new avenues of research, concepts and ideas to extend intellectual understanding as well as manage substantial research resources and budgets. You will develop ideas for generating research income and promoting the research area and write...
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Clinical Research Fellow in Rheumatology
2 days ago
Oxford OX FY, United Kingdom University of Oxford Full time182951 – Clinical Research Fellow in RheumatologyNuffield Department of Orthopaedics, Rheumatology and Musculoskeletal Sciences (NDORMS)Grade E63: Salary in the range of £38,831-£73,992 per annumThis is a full time, fixed term position for 12 months.We are seeking to recruit a Clinical Research Fellow in Rheumatology at the Kennedy Institute of...
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Oxford, United Kingdom University of Oxford, Nuffield Department of Orthopaedics, Rheumatology and Musculoskeletal Sciences Full timeWe are seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Research Assistant in Mucosal Immunology to join the research group of Professor Dame Fiona Powrie at the Kennedy Institute of Rheumatology in Oxford, working within the Nuffield Department of Orthopaedics, Rheumatology and Musculoskeletal Sciences. Inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD) are chronic and debilitating...
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Oxford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom University of Oxford Full time £39,424 - £156,576 per year183819 – Postdoctoral Research Assistant in Mucosal ImmunologyNuffield Department of Orthopaedics, Rheumatology and Musculoskeletal Sciences (NDORMS)Grade 7: £39,424 per annum (inclusive of Oxford weighting)This is a full time, fixed term position until 31 October 2028We are seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Research Assistant in Mucosal Immunology...
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Oxford, United Kingdom University of Oxford Full timeThis is a full time, fixed term position until 31 October 2028 We are seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Research Assistant in Mucosal Immunology to join the research group of Professor Dame Fiona Powrie at the Kennedy Institute of Rheumatology in Oxford, working within the Nuffield Department of Orthopaedics, Rheumatology and Musculoskeletal Sciences....
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Research Assistant in Lymphoid Tissue Immunology
2 weeks ago
Oxford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom University of Oxford Full time £35,181 - £41,636 per year182775 – Research Assistant in Lymphoid Tissue ImmunologyNuffield Department of Orthopaedics, Rheumatology and Musculoskeletal Sciences (NDORMS)Grade 6: Salary in the range of £35,681 -£41,636 per annumThis is a fixed-term, full time position for 1 year (part-time at minimum of 80% FTE will be considered).We are seeking a Research Assistant to join our...
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Oxford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom University of Oxford Full time £49,119 - £117,552 per year183770 – Senior Postdoctoral Researcher in MechanobiologyNuffield Department of Orthopaedics, Rheumatology and Musculoskeletal Sciences (NDORMS)Grade 8: £49,119 per annumThis is a fixed-term, full time position for 2 yearsWe are seeking a Senior Postdoctoral Researcher to participate in research project in the Biophysical Immunology ) Lab led by Professor...
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Research Assistant in Ocular Immunology
1 week ago
Oxford, United Kingdom University of Oxford, Nuffield Department of Orthopaedics, Rheumatology and Musculoskeletal Sciences Full timeOverviewWe are seeking to recruit a Research Assistant in Ocular Immunology at the Kennedy Institute of Rheumatology. The post holder will be working on a 3‑year project to explore the role of Keratin 17 in driving uveitis. We are testing new treatments to reduce eye inflammation and developing a cutting‑edge human eye model, constructed in 3D to...
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Oxford, United Kingdom University of Oxford, Nuffield Department of Orthopaedics, Rheumatology and Musculoskeletal Sciences Full timeWe are looking for a Senior Bioinformatician in Exposome Immunology to join the Nuffield Department of Orthopaedics, Rheumatology and Musculoskeletal Sciences at the University of Oxford. The post-holder will co‑lead development of a CoRE computational pipeline that integrates multi‑omic data at the cellular level across exposomes and diseases, revealing...
