Novo Nordisk Postdoctoral Research Fellows

Novo Nordisk funds a prestigious fellowship programme at the University of Oxford, supporting basic science researchers in diabetes, obesity, cardiovascular diseases, and other cardiometabolic conditions. We are seeking four outstanding postdoctoral researchers who will leverage the programme’s support to become future leaders in these fields, conducting early-stage scientific research with the ultimate aim of improving patient outcomes.

In Oxford, world-class research is conducted across the spectrum of population, clinical and basic science. Depending on the project selected, you will be based in:

1. The Kennedy Institute of Rheumatology (KIR), Nuffield Department of Orthopaedics, Rheumatology and Musculoskeletal Sciences (NDORMS)
2. Nuffield Department of Clinical Neurosciences (NDCN) 
3. Division of Cardiovascular Medicine (CVM), Radcliffe Department of Medicine (RDM)
4. Department of Physiology, Anatomy and Genetics (DPAG) 
5. Department of Chemistry (chem.ox.ac.uk) 
6. Department of Statistics (stats.ox.ac.uk)

There is also the opportunity to spend time in the research facilities of Novo Nordisk (both in Oxford and Denmark). This distribution of time will depend on the specific project.

You will be responsible for conducting the research project selected, including the production of novel scientific data and presentation at national and international meetings.

To be considered for a fellowship position, you will hold, or be close to completion of, a PhD/DPhil in a biomedical or relevant field, with demonstrated skills and experience applicable to biomedical research. You will have no more than four years of postdoctoral experience as of 31 October 2025. You will also have a proven track record of high-quality research, commensurate with the level of experience, and an enthusiastic interest in the research projects selected. Please see the ‘Job Description’ for the full list of selection criteria.

This is a full-time post offered for a fixed-term of three years.

Owing to the nature of the research, this job will require additional security pre-employment checks: a satisfactory basic Disclosure and Barring Service check; University security screening (e.g. identity checks).

You will be required to upload a supporting statement, CV and names of referees as part of your online application. Your supporting statement should include your ranking of up to three research projects that you are interested in, giving reasons for your particular selections.

Further information is detailed in the ‘Job Description’. Click the 'Apply' button above. 

The closing date for applications is midday on Wednesday 30 April 2025 and interviews will be held on Thursday 3 July 2025.