Scientific Lead - Antimicrobial and Antibiotic Research Job in Oxfordshire

Scientific Lead – Antimicrobial and Antibiotic Research

Oxford

Competitive Salary

2 year post (to end December 2025)

Opportunity to work as a Scientific Lead / Programme Manager with a prestigious research organisation. The project involves researching antimicrobials / antibiotic use within animal health and animal food chains. 

Further details can be provided for the right candidate. Do you meet the following criteria? 

Requirements:

PhD in Microbiology or Veterinary Microbiology.

Extensive relevant post-doctoral experience.

Experience working with industry eg pharma or SMEs desirable.

Familiarity with antimicrobial usage in the veterinary/animal food sector desirable.

Demonstrable team management and leadership skills. Able to supervise PDRAs and DPhil/PhD students and have experience of DPhil/PhD mentorship.

Experience in writing successful grant applications.

Track record in writing high-calibre articles in high-impact papers.

Excellent organisational and project management skills – with the ability to manage a diverse range of activities.

Subject Matter Expert – must possess sufficient specialist knowledge in the discipline to develop research programmes and innovative methods.

Ability to work independently in a complex and changing environment, taking initiative when necessary and prioritising effectively.

Excellent communication skills – oral and written – adapting style to varied audiences (academic and non-academic).

Planning and managing of research budgets.