Epidemiologist/Statistical Modeller

About the role

We have an exciting opportunity to join the Oxford Vaccine Group in the Department of Paediatrics as our Epidemiologist/Statistical Modeller.

You will play an important role in developing and applying cutting-edge methodologies to establish correlates of protection (CoPs) for different infectious diseases to accelerate vaccine development eventually.

You will be responsible for developing novel methodologies to model immunological markers following natural exposure and risk of infection/protection at the population level, and applying these methods to derive/validate the candidate CoPs using data from large epidemiological studies. You will also be responsible for analysing data from vaccine clinical trials to bridge findings from observational studies.

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.

Specifically, you will join the Oxford Vaccine Group Quantitative Research team comprising more than 15 researchers with expertise in statistics, epidemiology, and bioinformatics. The quantitative research team is dedicated to advancing global health through innovative quantitative methods. We work at the forefront of clinical trials and observational studies, collaborating with leading national and international organisations to shape vaccine strategies and public health policies. Our team played a pivotal role in the design and analysis of the landmark ChAdOx1 nCoV-19 (AZD1222) trial, contributing to its World Health Organization Emergency Use Listing (EUL) and emergency authorisations worldwide. If you are passionate about conducting high-impact research that drives meaningful change, we encourage you to apply.

We have multiple vacancies available and invite you to apply for the position that best matches your skills and interests. Should the hiring panel believe that your skills and experience better align with an alternative vacancy, your application may be considered for an alternative role.

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

About the department 

The Department of Paediatrics holds the Athena Swan Gold Award. We offer all staff ten paid days of professional development each year and staff can apply for funding for training courses to support their professional development. For staff on work visas, we also offer financial assistance towards visa renewal fees.

Please visit our  website to find out more.

About you

It is desirable that you have a PhD in a relevant discipline, such as Statistics, Epidemiology, or Mathematics and relevant experience in statistical/mathematical modelling. However, if you have relevant experience but no PhD, you are encouraged to apply also. The department offers DPhil opportunities to staff as part of their role if meeting enrolment criteria, with an 80% reduction in fees.

You will have highly effective verbal and written communication skills with all levels of staff and an ability to operate effectively in a demanding and collaborative research environment.

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.

Only online applications received before 12.00 midday on 14 March 2025 will be considered.

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