Part-time Research Assistant: The Oxford Psychological Interventions for Children and adolescents (TOPIC)

The University of Oxford is a stimulating work environment, which enjoys an international reputation as a world-class centre of excellence. Our research plays a key role in tackling many global challenges, from reducing our carbon emissions to developing vaccines during a pandemic.

The Department of Psychiatry is based on the Warneford Hospital site in Oxford – a friendly, welcoming place of work with an international reputation for excellence. The Department has a substantial research programme, with major funding from Medical Research Council (MRC), Wellcome Trust and National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) and provides highly rated medical training in psychiatry.  The Head of Department is Professor Belinda Lennox.

We are seeking a Research Assistant to join The Oxford Psychological Interventions for Children and adolescents (TOPIC) research group to work on a feasibility Randomised Controlled Trial (RCT) of a brief online parent-led Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) intervention for children (aged 5 to 12 years old) with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD).

About the Role

The post is funded from 1 September 2025 to 15 June 2027 and is based in the Department of Experimental Psychology, Anna Watts Building, Radcliffe Observatory Quarter, Oxford.  The post is part-time (80% FTE).

You will Support with the day-to-day running of the feasibility RCT (including administrative tasks, supporting with relevant recruitment activities, and liaising with clinical teams).  You will carry out qualitative and clinical diagnostic interviews with parents and children to assess and understand problems and experiences of online treatment and trial participation  

About You

You will have an undergraduate degree (2:1 or above) in psychology, along with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.   With experience of working with families and/or children affected by common mental health problems, you will have proven ability to work and liaise with clinical staff and study team members.    Familiarity with treatment for and measure of child anxiety and OCD would be desirable as would experience of conducting assessment/treatments with children and families affected by anxiety and or OCD.

Diversity

Committed to equality and valuing diversity

Our active Psychiatry People and Culture teams and initiatives including our values and behaviours framework, work to make the Department of Psychiatry as supportive, welcoming and inclusive as possible.

Application Process

You will be required to upload a covering letter/supporting statement, CV and the details of two referees as part of your online application.

The closing date for applications is 9 June 2025

Interviews will take place on 3 July 2025

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