Project Manager

About the Role 

A Project Manager is wanted to coordinate and develop a Controlled Human Challenge Infection Model (CHIM) for hepatitis C virus (CHIM). This model would be the first-ever controlled human infection model for a blood-borne virus and will accelerate the development of HCV vaccines and eliminate HCV globally.

Project partners include Imperial College (UK) and Ghent (Belgium). The study is funded by philanthropic donation.

About You 

You will support the development of the CHIM study protocols. In addition, you will support the establishment of a forum of stakeholders including those from HCV patient groups, ethicists, hepatologists, clinical virologists and scientists, and will work closely with 1DaySooner (https://www.1daysooner.org/), a non-profit organization that supports CHIMs. You will leverage the ethical and regulatory framework established at the University of Oxford and Imperial College, advising on the wider ethics of human challenge experiments, including those already developed for malaria, RSV, tuberculosis and salmonella which follow similar principles of challenge followed by effective treatment to minimise or eliminate chances of harm.

You will hold a graduate degree, have previous experience of working in the NHS in a research capacity, and an understanding of the governance frameworks in the UK for interventional studies. You will also have project management experience including in managing complex projects with changing demands. You will have the ability to work independently, demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills and communicate effectively with people at all levels. Candidates with e laboratory experience are especially desirable.

Applications are also welcomed from candidates who do not fulfil the essential criteria and would be appointed at Grade 7 (£38,674 - £46,913 p.a.) with adjusted responsibilities.

About the Nuffield Department of Clinical Medicine

The Nuffield Department of Clinical Medicine (NDM) is one of the largest departments of the University of Oxford and is part of the Medical Sciences Division, with responsibility for a significant part of the teaching of clinical students within the Medical School.

Benefits of working 

University employees enjoy 38 days’ paid holiday, generous pension schemes, travel discounts, and a variety of professional development opportunities. Our range of other employee benefits and discounts also includes free entry to the Botanic Gardens and University colleges, and discounts at University museums. See https://hr.admin.ox.ac.uk/staff-benefits

Application Process

This positions is available for up to two years in the first instance but may be extended. The post is full time, however part time and flexible working hours will be considered, but the applicant will work a minimum of 0.75 FTE and the applicant will need to live close enough to central Oxford, to be able to attend face to face meetings when required.  

Applications for this vacancy are to be made online. You will be required to upload a supporting statement and CV as part of your online application.

Only applications received before 12:00 midday on Friday 09/05/2025 will be considered.

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