Department of Paediatrics, Oxford Vaccine Group, Churchill Hospital, Oxford About the role We have an exciting opportunity or a highly motivated Senior Postdoctoral Research Scientist in Microbiology to join the Oxford Vaccine Group (OVG) as part of the Correlates of Immunity – Artificial Intelligence (CoI-AI) Programme, a pioneering initiative that integrates human challenge models, advanced microbiology, and artificial intelligence to accelerate vaccine discovery. Working closely with immunologists, bioinformaticians, and computational scientists, you will play a key role in integrating microbiological, clinical, and immunological datasets for downstream AI-based analyses. The role offers substantial scope for independence and scientific leadership, including supervision and mentoring of junior researchers, leadership in manuscript preparation and dissemination of findings through high-impact publications and presentations. You will be working in a growing department within the Medical Sciences Division. 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. The Oxford Vaccine Group is a world-leading academic research group conducting clinical and translational studies to advance vaccine development working with a diverse portfolio funded by industry, government and charitable organisations. This position is offered full-time on a fixed-term contract initially for 2 years with the possibility to extend provided further external funding is available. About the department The Department of Paediatrics has been honoured with the Athena Swan Gold award, a national gender equality charter, recognising the Department's innovative policies and practices. We are committed to the professional development of our staff by providing up to ten paid days annually for skill enhancement and allowing applications for additional training funding. By joining us, you will have the opportunity to contribute to a forward-thinking department. We welcome new staff with ideas who are willing to shape the future of the department that thinks about its staff and wellbeing. In addition to the University of Oxford, the Department of Paediatrics sponsors weekly exercise classes such as yoga and bootcamp sessions as well as a choir. For staff on work visas, we also offer financial assistance towards visa renewal fees. These activities are designed to promote physical and mental wellbeing among staff members.