"Data manager"

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

About the role

We have an exciting opportunity to join the Rare Genetic Disorders Research Group led by Prof. Stephan Sanders in the Department of Paediatrics at the University of Oxford as a Data Manager.

As Data Manager, you will be responsible for organising and facilitating access to the group’s data and software resources, working closely with all members of the group and our external collaborators. These data are stored on a mixture of cloud platforms (e.g., AWS), local high-performance clusters, and protected research environments (e.g., Genomic England). The postholder will work closely with Stephan Sanders and key research members in the team, including post-docs, fellows, and PhD students, as well as other members of the technical team within the group.

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 Sanders Group, aims to identify, understand, and develop therapies for rare genetic disorders. The group is primarily computational but partners with multiple international labs (including Harvard, Yale, UC San Francisco [UCSF], and the New York Genome Center) to co-design experiments and generate novel datasets, including exome/genome sequencing of hundreds of thousands of individuals, large-scale single-cell data from primary human tissues, spatial transcriptomic data, and experimental genomic screens.

This position is offered full-time on a fixed-term contract initially for two years with the possibility to extend provided further external funding is available.

About the department

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.

About you

This position will suit someone with meticulous attention to detail who enjoys designing and implementing logical and organized data structures. The group and this position are highly collaborative, so excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential. Applicants will need to hold a relevant (e.g., computational, data analysis, science) Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) and be able to demonstrate substantial experience in data management. They will need to have demonstrated proficiency in computer programming (Python preferred) and working with high-performance and/or cloud environments.

Experience with data management and analysis in a scientific context will be an advantage, but not essential.

Application Process

You will be required to upload a CV and Supporting Statement as part of your online application. Your application will not be processed if you do not include both documents.

The Supporting Statement should include a cover letter and should also clearly describe how you meet each of the selection criteria listed in the job description. Click here for information and advice on writing an effective Supporting Statement.

To discuss the post in more detail, please contact Stephan Sanders, the Group Leader, using the contact details below.

Only online applications received before 12.00 midday on [Date] will be considered. Interviews will be held as soon as possible thereafter.

The Department of Paediatrics offers an Interview Expense Reimbursement Policy in its efforts towards equality, diversity and inclusion. Should you be invited to interview, we will share further information about the policy at that stage.

Contact Person: Stephan Sanders
Vacancy ID: 184775
Closing Date & Time: 27-Feb-2026 12:00
Pay Scale: STANDARD GRADE 7
Contact Email: stephan.sanders@paediatrics.ox.ac.uk
Salary (£): 39,424 - 47,779 per annum (pro-rata)