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This is an exciting career-enhancing opportunity to join the senior academic leadership of the University’s world-leading Medical Sciences Division. This newly created role will work closely with the Associate Head of Division (Research), professional services staff in the Medical Sciences Divisional Office (MSDO) and senior leaders across the University to support the Division’s research ambitions. You will provide input to the selection of candidates for internal and external funding opportunities, contribute to development of research funding strategy and processes, and ensure appropriate leadership and governance for the research funding space.
Candidates for the role of Academic Lead for Research Funding will hold an academic/research position in a Department in the University of Oxford Medical Sciences Division, have a research profile of international standing, have experience of conducting peer review of funding applications and experience of effective committee participation (including chairing). The Academic Lead will work across the disciplinary breadth of the Medical Sciences Division and must therefore be interested in and highly committed to the development of clinical and non-clinical research, including far beyond their own specialism.
The expected time commitment of this role will be 5 hours per week on average, with variation over the year following the annual cycle of funding activity. A Responsibility Allowance is payable (equivalent to Schedule V – currently £9,090). The appointment will be made for two years in the first instance, with periodic reviews. Applicants must discuss the opportunity with their Head of Department before applying.
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Heidi Johansen-Berg (Associate Head of Division for Research), Leila Whitworth (MSD Head of Research Strategy & Funding), or Adelyn Wise (MSD Research Funding Manager).
The Medical Sciences Division supports the University’s commitment to fostering an inclusive culture which promotes equality and values diversity. We are eager to receive applications from a diverse pool of candidates.
Applications
To apply for this role please send a covering letter (maximum 3 pages) and CV by email to divoff.jobs@medsci.ox.ac.uk by 12 noon on Wednesday 18 June 2025. Interviews will be held on Friday 18 July 2025.