About the role
We have an exciting opportunity to join the Draper Lab as a Clinical Research Administrator to provide high-quality administrative support to the clinical research team who work on designing, delivering and executing clinical trials of malaria vaccines and human malaria challenge studies in Oxford and Africa.
This role will work closely with the Clinical Operational Lead and Project Managers who are based at the Centre for Clinical Vaccinology and Tropical Medicine, Churchill Hospital, and are fully integrated with the Draper Group Laboratory Research team based at the Department of Paediatrics in the Dorothy Crowfoot Hodgkin Building. This forms part of a new hub for infectious disease and immunology research in the Dorothy Crowfoot Hodgkin Building and Kavli Institute for Nanoscience Discovery. The group’s current website is here.
This full-time fixed-term post is funded for up to two years in the first instance and is based at the Centre for Clinical Vaccinology and Tropical Medicine, Churchill Hospital, Headington Oxford
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
As a Clinical Research Administrator, you will deliver administrative processes related to clinical research, providing guidance and support to ensure accurate and efficient execution of tasks while adhering to relevant policies, procedures, and regulations.
You will have proven experience in administrative support roles preferably within a research or academic setting. Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines are essential. You will have excellent attention to detail and a high level of accuracy in data entry and record keeping. You will have strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage with internal and external stakeholders at all levels, ensuring effective collaboration and information exchange. The ability to take project related minutes and experience of Oracle R12 (or similar) are also required.
Application Process
You will be required to upload a CV and Supporting Statement OR Supporting Evidence Form 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 Fay Nugent, Head of Operations for the Draper Group, using the contact details below.
Only online applications received before 12.00 midday on 21st July 2026 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.
