Research Fellow in Epidemiology

University of Oxford

Location: Life and Mind Building, South Parks Road, Oxford OX1 3PS

About the role

We are recruiting a Research Fellow to lead the team's work on zoonotic risk assessment and biosecurity. This is an emerging area as Artificial Intelligence capabilities are increasing. We have outlined strategies for improving surveillance for early detection of novel pathogens, and this post is focused on developing an integrated portfolio of activities in AI for biosecurity. This will involve design and delivery of a genotype-to-phenotype database and the development of a new conceptual model for cross-scale emergence that depend on molecular, environmental, immunological, and epidemiological processes. This post is full time and fixed-term until 31 January 2028.

About you

You will hold a relevant PhD/DPhil with post-qualification research experience along with a strong publication record and familiarity with the existing literature and research in the field of phylogenetics. You will also have a strong ability to coordinate projects with collaborators and stakeholders and possess sufficient specialist knowledge in the discipline of zoonotic risk assessments and the development of research projects and methodologies.

How to apply

The University of Oxford is committed to equal opportunity, and to being a place where everyone belongs and is supported to succeed. We recognise how the diversity of our community enriches our ability to deliver on our academic mission.

We welcome applications from individuals from all backgrounds, including those under-represented within higher education. No applicant or members of staff shall be unlawfully discriminated against on the basis of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.

The closing date for applications is 12.00 noon on Monday 20 April 2026. Applications for this vacancy are to be made online via our e-recruitment system (via the above 'Apply' button), and you will be required to upload a supporting statement and CV as part of your online application.