Oriel College intends to appoint an Against Breast Cancer Junior Research Fellow, with a specialism relevant to breast cancer research, commencing on 26 April 2026. The appointment will be for 3 years.
By 26 April 2026, applicants will hold, or be very close to completing, a doctorate in a field relevant to cancer biology. Clinicians undertaking breast cancer research may also apply. Applicants are expected to hold a separate research or clinical post at Oxford throughout the period of the Fellowship.
The purpose of the Fellowship is to advance the holder of the scholarship through a programme of research. The Fellow would be permitted to contribute to the teaching of undergraduates, but the main purpose of the Fellowship is to pursue research. The post is funded by the charity Against Breast Cancer (www.againstbreastcancer.org.uk), and the Fellow would be expected to occasionally assist the charity by, for example, attending fundraising events and hosting up to two laboratory tours per year.
The Fellow will receive a salary in the region of £4,233 a research allocation of £12,000, and meals at the Common Table at the College’s expense in Term Time. Payment for any teaching undertaken will be at capitation rates.
The research allowance is designed to help the Fellow develop projects in an area of breast cancer research. It may support a new pilot project or assist an established research programme. The Fellow would be expected to justify their research spending, give informal updates on research progress, and provide a written report.
Further particulars, including information about how to apply, are available on the College’s website or they may be obtained from the Academic Staff Officer (academic.recruitment@oriel.ox.ac.uk).
How to Apply
To apply, please complete a online Application Form and an Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form (optional).
Each application should include: a CV giving a brief summary of the applicant’s career with details of their education and research experience; a covering letter outlining their reasons for applying and their research interests; and names and contact details of two referees. Candidates are asked to ensure that their referees are willing to provide references prior to their interview should the candidate be shortlisted. It is anticipated that interviews will be held on 20 March 2026
Closing date: Monday 2 March 2026, 12.00 midday
Informal enquiries about the post should be directed in the first instance to:
Janet Quartly: academic.recruitment@oriel.ox.ac.uk
All enquiries will be treated in strict confidence and will not form part of the selection decision.
The College exists to promote excellence in education and research and is actively committed to the principle of equality of opportunity for all suitably qualified candidates.