Clinical Researcher Immuno-Metabolic Mental Illness Group

Location: Department of Psychiatry 

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 Clinical Researcher to join the Immune-Metabolic and Severe Mental Illness group in the Department of Psychiatry, University of Oxford

About the Role

The post is funded until 31 March 2028 for and is full-time.  It is based in the Department of Psychiatry at the Warneford Hospital.  

This post is available on a flexible hybrid basis with the postholder expected to be available to work on site for a minimum of 3 days per week.

Reporting to Professor Rachel Upthegrove this postholder will work across a number of projects supported by NIHR and UKRI funding, together with the Oxford Health Biomedical Research Centre (OH-BRC) Molecular Targets Theme. The post holder will be a key member of the group working within the broad aim of developing evidence for novel treatment targets, repurposed therapeutics and stratified subgroups of patients with severe mental illness.

A strong collaborative approach is essential, and the ability to work with colleagues across disciplines. In addition to establishing new collaborations at the University of Oxford, a key role will be working closely with the University of Birmingham Psychosis research group, also supported by the Oxford Health BRC.

About You

You will be a clinically qualified doctor with some experience of psychiatry. A relevant PhD/DPhil e.g. in neuroscience together with relevant experience would be desirable. Demonstrable experience of advanced multimodal data analysis e.g., fluid-based biomarkers (genomic, proteomic or inflammatory markers) is essential as is the ability to manage your own academic research and associated activities. Experience within the psychosis topic area and working in clinical trials and/or experimental medicine studies would be desirable

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 (via the 'Apply' button above). See the University pages on the application process at https://www.jobs.ox.ac.uk/application-process.

The closing date for applications is 12:00 midday on 15 September 2025.

It is anticipated that interviews will take place during week commencing 29 September.

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