Overview
We are seeking to appoint a Clinical Research Fellow to support the Gonococcal Vaccine Project at the Jenner Institute, University of Oxford. This role offers a great opportunity to develop a career in clinical academia within a world-leading vaccine research centre with a strong translational focus. You will join a dynamic, multidisciplinary team working on pre-clinical and clinical research into Neisseria gonorrhoeae, and play a key role in the preparation and delivery of a Phase 1 clinical trial of GonoVac, a novel gonococcal vaccine based on outer membrane vesicle technology. The post provides broad exposure to clinical trial design and delivery, close collaboration between laboratory and clinical teams, and the opportunity to pursue a PhD or DM if desired.
Responsibilities
* Contribute to the design and hands-on delivery of the Phase 1 GonoVac clinical trial, provide clinical input into trial planning, work closely with project managers, research nurses, recruitment and data teams, and take the lead on clinical delivery.
* Screen and vaccinate study volunteers, provide medical oversight during vaccine administration, and monitor participant safety.
* Collate, analyse, and present safety data, and contribute to internal reports, data safety monitoring meetings, and discussions with external collaborators.
* Support the administrative side of trial delivery, including protocol development, regulatory submissions, recruitment materials, data management, and maintaining accurate trial documentation.
* Contribute to funding applications, strategic planning for the vaccine programme, and take part in public engagement and training activities.
Qualifications and requirements
* Primary medical qualification (e.g. MD, MBBS, BMBCh or equivalent) with GMC registration (or equivalent outside the UK) and be licensed to practice in the UK.
* Substantial post-qualification clinical experience equivalent to at least completion of core medical training.
* Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team, with strong verbal and written communication skills.
* Excellent interpersonal skills to work with research volunteers, clinical trial staff, laboratory colleagues, collaborators, and external stakeholders.
* Good IT skills and willingness to support trial activities outside standard office hours when required, with time off in lieu.
* A genuine interest in clinical research and vaccine development, particularly in global health.
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