Deputy Director Oxford Centre for Emerging Minds Research

Location:  Department of Experimental Psychology, Life and Mind Building 

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 Oxford Centre for Emerging Minds Research is a newly funded research centre to conduct world class research that contributes to a world where differences between children and young people are understood and accepted, strengths are capitalised on, and mental health difficulties are prevented or addressed early in life.  The Deputy Director will work with the Director to provide intellectual leadership and strategic direction for the centre, alongside leading a programme of impactful research that aligns with the centre’s objectives. 

About the Role

This permanent post is funded through an endowment and is based in the Department of Experimental Psychology, Life and Mind Building.  The post is full time; however, consideration would be given to candidates wishing to work part-time on a pro rata basis (minimum 80% FTE)

The post is available on a flexible hybrid basis.  The minimum on-site time is 3 days/week for a full-time post.

You will provide high-level academic research leadership that aligns with the centre’s objectives, initiating and implementing long-term research programmes at a national/international level and leading the development of pioneering approaches/methodologies to open up new avenues of research.  You will contribute to the intellectual leadership of the centre and wider departments’ academic communities, providing direction and mentoring for less experienced research colleagues, including academic supervision for research students and supporting the development of early career researchers.   

* There is also the possibility of a market pay supplement for suitably qualified clinical candidates, subject to approval by the Senior Appointments Panel. 

About You

You will hold a relevant PhD/DPhil with significant post-qualification research experience in a relevant academic discipline.  You will be a recognised international authority in a subject of direct relevance to the centre’s objectives with a considerable international reputation.  With a record of demonstrable impact on children, young people and/or families outside of academic settings; you will have significant experience of developing research strategy and managing research projects.  

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. Please 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 28 November 2025 

Interviews will take place during w/c 15 December and will be in person in the Life and Mind Building 

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