Researcher: Oxford Brain Story
University of Oxford - Department of Psychiatry
| Location: | Oxford |
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| Salary: | £39,424 to £47,779 per annum |
| Hours: | Part Time |
| Contract Type: | Fixed-Term/Contract |
| Placed On: | 27th April 2026 |
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| Closes: | 8th May 2026 |
| Job Ref: | 186157 |
Location: Warneford Hospital, Oxford OX3 7JX
The University of Oxford is a stimulating work environment with 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). The Head of Department is Professor Belinda Lennox.
This is an exciting opportunity for a researcher contribute to the evaluation and implementation of the Brain Story, as well as the national development and delivery of training to professionals and community members. The Brain Story aims to share the well-established science of brain development—explaining how early experiences shape lifelong health, behaviour, and resilience – with everyone in our community.
About the Role
The post is fixed-term for 18 months and is based in the Department of Psychiatry at the Warneford Hospital.
You will be managing your own academic research and project management related to implementation and measuring impact of the Oxford Brain Story programme. You will apply and adapt the implementation of science frameworks and develop new research methodologies and co-production of materials in real-world contexts.
About You
You will have or be close to the completion of a PhD applied health, neuroscience, social science, or related discipline, together with relevant experience. You will possess specialist knowledge of neuroscience, methods and measurement of the impact of programme/intervention in applied health research contexts (including qualitative and quantitative methodologies). You will also possess excellent data analysis skills, strong interpersonal and communication skills, and evidence of strong scientific writing. Completion of the Brain Story Certification course 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. Please see the University pages on the application process at https://www.jobs.ox.ac.uk/application-process
The closing date for applications is 8 May 2026.
Interviews will take place on 20 May 2026 and will be face-to-face or online where required.
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