ARC Postdoctoral Research Assistant in Rehabilitation

 

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 Nuffield Department of Orthopaedics, Rheumatology and Musculoskeletal Sciences (NDORMS) is part of the Medical Sciences Division and is the largest European academic department in its field, running a globally competitive programme of research and teaching. The Botnar Institute for Musculoskeletal Sciences enables and encourages research and education into the causes of musculoskeletal disease and their treatment. The Institute provides world-class facilities for scientists in the field of musculoskeletal research.

 

 

As an employer, we genuinely care about our employees’ wellbeing and this is reflected in the range of benefits that we offer including:  

• An excellent contributory pension scheme 
• 38 days annual leave 
• A comprehensive range of childcare services 
• Family leave schemes 
• Cycle loan scheme 
• Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans 
• Membership to a variety of social and sports clubs 
• This role also offers the opportunity for hybrid working 

 

The role will contribute to Preventing Falls and Frailty Workstream within the Age Well Theme of the NIHR Thames Valley ARC. In the first instance, this work will focus on the provision of community based falls prevention programmes, how to promote fair and equitable access to reduce health inequalities and ensure high quality provision to optimise outcomes.

 

The postholder will play a key role in delivering high-quality applied health research focused on supporting healthy ageing, reducing health inequalities, and improving outcomes for older adults, particularly those living with multiple long-term conditions (MLTCs) and frailty. They will also work closely with Age Well Theme Leads Professor James Sheppard and Dr Megan Kirk Chang. They will collaborate across the Age Well Theme and the wider ARC, as well as with clinical, policy, voluntary sector, and public partners.

 

 

You must hold, or be close to completion of, a PhD/DPhil in applied health research or equivalent experience and have experience engaging with diverse patients and participants from underserved communities. You will possess sufficient specialist knowledge in the discipline to work within established research programmes. This includes expertise in qualitative and/or mixed methods research, ideally in a primary healthcare and community setting.

 

 

The University of Oxford is committed to equality and valuing diversity. All applicants will be judged on merit, according to the selection criteria.
 

Applications for this vacancy should be made online (via the 'Apply' button above) and must include a CV and a supporting statement explaining how you meet the selection criteria, using examples of your skills and experience.
 

Interviews will take place during the week starting the 8th of June 2026 and will be online.

 

Please quote reference 186165 in all correspondence.

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