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We prioritise wellness at work, encourage flexible working, and are proud of our vibrant and collaborative community. You'll be working with people doing world-changing research in a broad number of fields, centred around our five sections, all with a passion for their subject.

The new Life and Mind Building has cutting-edge teaching and research facilities which staff may use, including temperature controlled rooms and glass houses, an imaging suite, full DEFRA facilities, and the Oxford herbaria. Off site, there is also access to flight labs, wet labs, and flow cytometry. Staff can benefit from access to resources through our partners at Wytham Woods, Oxford Botanic Gardens and Arboretum, and the Oxford University Natural History Museum.

We strive to ensure all staff have opportunities for personal and professional development. For research staff and students, we have mentorship programmes for early career researchers, a biology research staff network, and many social opportunities to connect, network, and learn from your fellow biologists.

All staff can expect to benefit from University-wide People and Organisational Development programmes, training, and Departmental reward schemes.

Find out more about the Department of Biology here.

There are lots of benefits of working at the University of Oxford. These include:

• University Club and sports facilities
• Childcare services
• Family-friendly benefits
• Staff networks including BME and LGBT+
• Transport schemes
• Personal and professional development
• Employee discounts

Full information on benefits can be found on the central university website

The Department of Biology is committed to fostering an environment in which the diverse contributions of all staff, students and visitors are valued and respected. We recognise that our people are our greatest asset, and that excellence in research, teaching and innovation thrives only when everyone can participate fully, feel included, and flourish.

We strive to ensure that our equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) commitments are embedded across all departmental activities, and recognise that the three aspects of EDI are interlinked: equality of opportunity cannot be achieved without recognising diversity and enabling genuine inclusion.

We operate within the framework of the Equality Act 2010, and we also align with the University’s broader equality, diversity and inclusion strategy and associated policies.

We commit to:

• Creating a working and learning environment in which all members (staff, students, visitors) are treated with dignity, respect and fairness.
• Ensuring that our policies and processes are equitable, transparent and accessible.
• Removing barriers that may prevent full participation and progression in our Department, especially for those from under‑represented or marginalised groups.
• Encouraging and supporting a diverse community of staff and students, reflecting the broad range of talent and potential that exists in society.
• Embedding EDI thinking into recruitment, admissions, course design, research culture, mentoring, career progression and service roles.
• Monitoring and reviewing our progress in EDI, and setting objectives to drive continuous improvement.

Everyone in the Department — academic, research, technical and professional staff, students — has a role to play in upholding this. We value excellence, innovation and academic integrity — and these values are best realised in a diverse, inclusive and supportive community. By working together, we will collectively strive to create, maintain and enhance an environment in which all staff and students can thrive, contribute fully, and reach their best potential.