Principal Scientist/Deputy Director of Education

Department of Oncology, Old Road Campus Research Building, Headington, Oxford, OX3 7DQ

Grade 9: £55,636 - £64,228 per annum.

About the role

The Department of Oncology are recruiting a Principal Scientist in Cell and Molecular Oncology as a Deputy Director of Education. The Deputy Director of Education is responsible for leading the development of the Department of Oncology’s suite of postgraduate taught courses and strengthening the existing provision of postgraduate research training through development and implementation of departmental strategy and policy to assure quality across all education related activities and optimise the student experience.

As a full member of the University Department of Oncology you will join a lively, intellectually stimulating and multi-disciplinary community which performs to the highest international levels in research and teaching.

This role requires someone with significant experience of managing in Higher Education, ideally with experience as both a course or programme leader and an examiner, and an excellent working knowledge of the administrative and quality assurance processes which underpin a successful teaching department.

Reporting to the Director of Education, the Principal Scientist/ Deputy Director of Education will line manage the Department of Oncology Teaching Fellows and will be responsible for the operational management of the Education Office.

About you

You will hold a PhD/Dphil with significant post-qualification research experience, posses a Teaching qualification (e.g. PGCert, FHEA) and hold an established (inter)national reputation and publication record and hold a strong track record of examining or managing examination processes within a Higher Education Institution and have significant experience of student support and welfare within a Higher Education Institution.

You will possess significant experience of teaching and course leadership within a Higher Education Institution, preferably at postgraduate level.

You will have the ability to communicate effectively with many diverse academic staff to facilitate the delivery of postgraduate teaching, and work independently and collaboratively as part of a multi-disciplinary team, in an academic research environment.

A higher level qualification or professional standing in Higher Education (e.g. MA, SFHEA, NTF) is desirable, but not essential.

Application Process

Applications must be submitted online. Please upload a supporting statement that clearly outlines how you meet the selection criteria, along with your curriculum vitae and the names and contact details of two referees.

Apply directly on our website: Job Details.

Vacancy ID 181590.

This position is offered full time on a permanent contract. Only applications received before 12 midday on Tuesday 30th September 2025 will be considered.