Research Assistant

Location: Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences, Radcliffe Observatory Quarter, Woodstock Road, Oxford 

Applications are invited for a Researcher Assistant, to work with a team working with Dr Tori Ford on a research programme on ‘Managing Microbiomes: Understanding the use of at-home test kits for vaginal infections’. 

The successful applicant will recruit participants, collect data through interviews and/or focus groups, analyse qualitative data, present results at meetings and conferences and write papers for publication. Responsibilities will include managing research activities, contributing to project planning, execution, and dissemination. 

You will hold a first degree, together with some relevant experience related to primary care, sexual health, microbiology, or social sciences and be working toward a doctorate in a specialist discipline. You will also possess sufficient specialist knowledge of sexual health, diagnostics, and vulvovaginal health to work within established research programmes and have experience of following and adapting qualitative and quantitative methodologies. 

You will be based in the Gibson Building, Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences, Radcliffe Primary Care Building, Woodstock Road, Oxford, OX2 6GG as your normal place of work, but you will be able to agree a pattern of regular remote working with your line manager. 

The position is offered part-time (0.35FTE) and is fixed-term for six months or until 31 May 2027, whichever is earliest. 

For further information or discuss the post please contact tori.ford@phc.ox.ac.uk 

“Committed to equality and valuing diversity” 

Applications for this vacancy are to be made online (via the 'Apply' button above) and you will be required to upload a CV and Supporting Statement as part of your online application. The Supporting Statement should include a cover letter and should also clearly describe how you meet each of the selection criteria listed in the job description. Click here for information and advice on writing an effective Supporting Statement. Please do not attach any manuscripts, papers, transcripts, mark sheets or certificates as these will not be considered as part of your application. 

The closing date for applications is 12:00 noon on Thursday 13 August 2026.  

Interviews are expected to be held during the week commencing 31 August 2026.

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