Post Doctoral Research Assistant - DAWNMAHP Project

About the role:

We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled part time (0.2 fte) Research Assistant to join the Oxford School of Nursing and Midwifery. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the development and validation of the Doctoral and Academic Writing Scale in Nursing, Midwifery, and Allied Health Professions (DAWNMAHP). This is a six-month study funded by Oxford Health (BRC).

Working closely with Dr Marion Waite and her team, you will support the recruitment of participants, data collection and cleaning, statistical analysis, and dissemination of findings through reports and presentations.

Key responsibilities:

• Work closely with Dr Waite and team on the ‘DAWNMAHP’ study
• Recruit participants from relevant health and educational organisations
• Collect, clean, and analyse research data using statistical software
• Contribute to the preparation of reports and presentations
• Support the validation of the DAWNMAHP scale
• Responsibility for planning and carrying out empirical l work, keeping accurate laboratory notebooks, data analysis & interpretation and report writing
• Assist in recruiting participants from educational organisations

You should have:

• PhD or near completion of a doctoral degree in a relevant subject
• Recent experience in research within higher education or applied health
• Intermediate-level skills in statistical analysis, including:
  • Data collection and cleaning
  • Inferential statistical techniques
  • Proficiency in statistical software (e.g., SPSS, R, or similar)
• Strong communication, teamwork, and flexibility.

As one of the largest employers in Oxford we pride ourselves in the great experience we offer our staff. You’ll be joining a friendly, professional environment where every member of staff is recognised as important to the success of Oxford Brookes University. To find out about the benefits associated with working at Oxford Brookes University visit: https://www.brookes.ac.uk/staff/working-at-brookes/benefits/

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

At Oxford Brookes, inclusivity is one of our five guiding principles: we take positive steps to create an environment in which we celebrate, value, and provide equal opportunity to all. We are committed to recruiting from the widest possible pool and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates who embrace our values, regardless of their background.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we guarantee to interview any disabled applicant who meets the essential selection criteria.

This role will not attract sufficient points to obtain a sponsored skilled worker visa under the points based immigration system, however applications are welcome from candidates who don’t currently have the right to work in the UK, but who would be eligible to obtain a visa via another route. 

Closing Date: 31-Aug-2025

Location: Gipsy Lane Site, Headington Campus

For more information: pdteam-operations@brookes.ac.uk

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