Postdoctoral Researcher – Mindfulness for Life Programme

Location: Warneford Hospital, Oxford OX3 7JX

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 Postdoctoral Researcher to lead research on the Mindfulness for Life research programme

About the Role

The post is funded for 3 years and is based in the Department of Psychiatry at the Warneford Hospital.  

This role also offers the opportunity for hybrid working with the postholder expected to attend the office in person at least 50% of the time.

Working closely with Professor Willem Kuyken and an interdisciplinary team, you will design, implement, and evaluate research that scales evidence-based mindfulness globally. This includes development and refinement of MBCT-based interventions across diverse populations and settings. We use translational science that emphasizes accessibility, trauma sensitivity, effectiveness, cost-effectiveness, implementation and long-term impact.

About You

You will have or be close to the completion of a PhD/DPhil in psychology, public health, psychiatry or related discipline with a strong publication record in mental health/mindfulness research. Demonstrable experience of designing and conducting translational research is essential as is knowledge and expertise in patient and public involvement and engagement. Experience of designing and running trials and working in Low- and Middle-Income Countries or multicultural settings 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). 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 on 1 December 2025

It is anticipated that interviews will take place on 14 January 2026 and will be face to face.

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