Senior Scientist in Diagnostics Development for Infectious Disease

Pandemic Sciences Institute, Building for Genomic Medicine, Roosevelt Drive, Oxford, OX3 7BN
We have an exciting opportunity for Senior Scientist in Diagnostics Development for Infectious Disease to join our team at the Pandemic Sciences Institute, Nuffield Department of Medicine.
You will be reporting to the "Discover" theme lead Professor Miles Carrol where you will develop a research group focused on the development and evaluation of new diagnostic tools for outbreak-prone pathogens at the Pandemic Sciences Institute (PSI) working alongside the existing research group of Professor Carroll.
As Senior Virologist, you will lead a research group, delegating ongoing responsibilities, contributing to the overarching vision and managing staff performance. You will be responsible for developing, implementing, and leading a world-class research programme in the diagnosis of outbreak-prone infectious diseases. You will be tasked with contributing to the development of Departmental and PSI strategy on high-consequence infectious diseases as well as broadening the depth and range of research to raise the department's research profile and initiating and implementing long-term, often interdisciplinary research programmes.

It is essential that you hold a relevant Ph.D/D.Phil with significant post-qualification research experience at a senior level. You will have the a successful track record of attracting and managing significant research income along with significant industry experience and a strong publication record as first or senior author. You will also be able to work collaboratively with the academic community to identify new opportunities in the field.