Barry Junior Research Fellowship in Natural Law Theory (Fixed-term, Full-time)

Applications are invited for a stipendiary or non-stipendiary Junior Research Fellowship in Natural Law Theory, tenable for a fixed term of two years from 1st October 2026. The successful candidate is likely to be at or near postdoctoral level. This post is linked to the Programme for the Foundations of Law and Constitutional Government at the Faculty of Law, University of Oxford. The Junior Research Fellow must engage in original research, and may undertake a limited amount of teaching with the consent of the College.

The starting salary for this post is point 30 on the HE single pay spine (currently £40,541 p.a. including the Oxford University Weighting), rising to point 31 in year two of the appointment.

Applications should be sent by email to the Academic Administrator (academic.recruitment@trinity.ox.ac.uk) by 12 noon (UK time) on Monday 16th March 2026. 

Further particulars, selection criteria, and information on how to apply for this post can be found here: Further Particulars - Barry Junior Research Fellowship in Natural Law Theory_0.pdf

Departmental Lecturer in French (Fixed-Term)

The Medieval and Modern Languages Faculty is one of the leading centres for the study of European language, literature, and culture world-wide, offering expertise in the entire chronological range from the earliest times to the present day, and with specialists in film studies, cultural studies, history of the book, and cultural history as well as languages and literatures. The Faculty offers expertise in French, German, Italian, Modern Greek, Spanish, Portuguese, Russian, Polish and Czech, as well as in a range of other languages spoken in Europe. Colleagues across the various languages work together in various interdisciplinary projects and research centres, which bring specialists in language and literature together with historians, philosophers, and social studies scholars.

This fixed-term post is to provide replacement teaching for Professor Katherine Ibbett while she takes on a position as Senior Scholar in Residence at the Ertegun Institute.

The post will involve advanced teaching and independent academic research in French.

The successful candidate will contribute to the teaching of early modern and especially seventeenth-century French within the Sub-Faculty of French by offering 16 hours of lectures or seminars, at least some of which will be on seventeenth century literary topics and authors, over the course of the year. They will also be responsible for providing 8 ‘weighted’ hours a week of undergraduate tuition in French language and literature at Trinity College.

The duties and skills required are described in further detail in the job description.

Salary: 
Grade 7: £41,636– £47,779 per annum

Contract type:
Fixed Term (3 years) from 01 September 2026.

Further particulars and details on how to apply can be found on the University website here: Departmental Lecturer in French.

Louise Johnson Associate Professor of Molecular and Cellular Biochemistry

Department of Biochemistry in association with Trinity College. 
The Department of Biochemistry is recruiting an Associate Professor (APTF) working in the broad area of molecular cell biology, whose research focuses on dissecting molecular mechanisms involved in fundamental cellular processes in either prokaryotes or eukaryotes.

We particularly encourage applicants working molecular mechanisms related to metabolism or cellular chemistry, including, for example, pathogen-host co-metabolism, the characterization of novel metabolic pathways, or quantitative approaches to understanding complex metabolic systems, but we also welcome applicants working in other areas of molecular and cellular biology. We are also keen to hear from candidates who specialise in technology or method development to advance their disciplines.

This appointment joins a cohort of academic positions named the Louise Johnson Associate Professorships, in recognition of Professor Louise Johnson’s pioneering research in the Department and her unstinting mentorship of women and other underrepresented scientists.

Applications are encouraged from early or mid-career researchers with a track record of leading innovative and independent programmes of work. We particularly encourage applications from women, ethnic minority groups, and those from other backgrounds that are underrepresented in academic posts in Oxford. You will be joining a friendly, vibrant, democratic and international academic community, and a department that already has strong representation of women in leadership roles, and one in which everyone feels valued and is treated fairly.

Depending on your research topic, you will join one of our collaborative interdisciplinary research themes applying biochemical, biophysical and computational approaches to major questions in cell & developmental biology, genetics, microbiology, human health and infectious disease processes. High quality laboratory & office space will be provided in the Dorothy Crowfoot Hodgkin Building, where you will gain access to outstanding colleagues, facilities and expertise to support your research, including state of the art biological imaging, structural biology and biochemical facilities. We have a strong commitment to career development and mentoring at all career stages, and all our groups have access to a range of departmental and University training programmes.

In addition to your research, you will contribute to teaching the next generation of Biochemists through our 4-year Masters-level degree course in Molecular and Cellular Biochemistry and by acting as a Tutorial Fellow at Trinity College.

You should have a higher degree (DPhil/PhD) and postdoctoral experience in a relevant biologically-related science; an internationally recognised research record, or clear potential to achieve this, demonstrated through impactful publications appropriate to your career stage; the ability to develop and lead an independent research programme, have awareness of an ethical and inclusive research culture, and secure research funding; a commitment to teaching and inspiring undergraduates from all backgrounds, helping them to realise their full potential; strong communication and interpersonal skills; the ability and willingness to contribute to departmental and college administration, outreach, and widening access.

Applications for this vacancy are to be made online. To apply for this role and for further details, including the job description and selection criteria, please click on the ‘Apply’ link herein.

The closing date for applications is 12.00 noon on Monday 20 April 2026. Interviews for shortlisted candidates will be held over two days between 10-11 June 2026 in Oxford. Applicants are therefore asked to keep both dates available in the event that they are shortlisted.

Salary: Grade 10a Combined University and College salary from £58,265 to £77,645 per annum, increasing each year to the top of the scale, plus a College housing allowance of £18,500 per annum, and other benefits.

Contact: Professor Francis Barr
Email: head@bioch.ox.ac.uk
Vacancy ID: 185216
Further particulars and details on how to apply can be found on the University website here: APTF in association with Trinity College.

Assistant Chef

Salary: £28,637 per annum
Trinity is a prestigious establishment renowned for its superb and creative cuisine. In addition to academics, we also cater for fine dining, banquets, functions and conferences achieving excellent standards. We seek like-minded people to join our modern and well-equipped kitchen.

Main duties of an Assistant Chef are to assist in the preparation and service of all meals to the correct standards set by the Head Chef, Second Chef, Third Chefs, Pastry Chef and/or Chefs De Parties and keeping standards of hygiene and cleanliness of the kitchen and other related areas.

Benefits include meals on duty, uniform, generous holidays and pension. 40 hours per week which will be over a five-day week Monday to Sunday.

To apply, please email julian.smith@trinity.ox.ac.uk with your CV and a covering letter. Details of the post can be found here. This post will be advertised until a suitable candidate has been appointed.

Trinity College is an equal opportunities employer.

Scout/Cleaner

Salary: £13.20 per hour (30 hour week)

Fixed Term - 6 Months
MonthsTrinity College is looking to recruit a Scout/Cleaner to join our busy housekeeping team. The position is part-time, working 30 hours per week to provide consistently high standards in cleaning student accommodation, offices and its annexe buildings. The salary will be £13.20 per hour with 25 days’ annual leave (pro-rata) plus Bank Holidays, Pension Scheme, discounted travel to work scheme and training. 

To apply, please email fabiana.chiaratti@trinity.ox.ac.uk with your CV and a covering letter. 

Details of the post can be found here. 

Trinity College is an equal opportunities employer. Advert will remain open until a suitable candidate is found. Candidates will be contacted onlyif they are invited for an interview.