Institute of Developmental & Regenerative Medicine; IDRM Transition Fellowship

IDRM Transition Fellowship Programme

The IDRM Transition Fellowship programme aims to support and develop outstanding postdoctoral researchers, enabling them to secure competitive external funding and to foster the next generation of leaders within IDRM's three research themes (cardiovascular science, neuroscience or immunology). One Fellowship will be awarded in this recruitment round.

Preference will be given to candidates with a principal background in immunology whose research aligns with the Institute's interdisciplinary and cross-thematic focus. Applications are welcome from both basic scientists and physician-scientists.

The successful Fellow will receive a £200,000 transitional award over two years. This funding may be used flexibly, for example to support a research assistant (where justified), consumables, and travel for conferences or collaborative placements. The Fellow will retain full budgetary control of the award. This transitional funding is in addition to the Fellow's salary.

This position is offered full-time on a fixed‑term contract for two years.

The Department of Paediatrics is committed to equality and valuing diversity. 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 wellbeing resources, 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. Please visit our website to find out more about the Department.

During the Fellowship, the awardee will be affiliated with an existing IDRM research group and listed accordingly on the Institute website to ensure mentoring and support. However, the Fellow will manage their own budget, recruit staff as appropriate, and lead their research programme and outputs, including academic publications.

Department of Paediatrics, Institute of Developmental & Regenerative Medicine IDRM, Old Road Campus, Oxford

The Institute of Developmental and Regenerative Medicine (IDRM) is a flagship research institute at the University of Oxford and provides a dynamic, collaborative research environment. With 15‑20 research groups and, at full capacity, around 240 research staff, IDRM investigates how understanding normal development can inform strategies to regenerate diseased or injured tissues. Research spans three major themes—cardiovascular science, neuroscience and immunology—addressing key organ systems targeted by non‑communicable diseases.

Applicants should already demonstrate postdoctoral experience, distinctive research achievements, a strong publication record, and a compelling five‑year research vision. The successful candidate must actively pursue interdisciplinary collaborations and demonstrate emerging independence in a field or cross‑cutting theme that adds strategic value to IDRM. The Fellowship is intended to build a cohort of externally funded, highly competitive researchers who will progress to Group Leader status through securing substantial external funding.