Research Assistant; Prediction modelling for mental health outcomes in adolescents
University of Oxford - Department of Psychiatry
| Location: | Oxford |
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| Salary: | £35,681 to £39,424 per annum |
| Hours: | Part Time |
| Contract Type: | Fixed-Term/Contract |
| Placed On: | 20th August 2026 |
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| Closes: | 3rd September 2026 |
| Job Ref: | 188318 |
Location: Department of Psychiatry, 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.
This is an exciting opportunity to join Professor Seena Fazel’s research team and contribute to a BRC-funded data science programme investigating risk factors and developing new prognostic models for adverse outcomes in neuropsychiatric conditions, including epilepsy and traumatic brain injury.
About the Role
The post is funded until 31 March 2027 and is based in the Department of Psychiatry at the Warneford Hospital.
You will work with the Biobank team to clarify potential data fields and create dataset, gather, analyse, and present data statistically to develop a prediction model, and manage own research and administrative activities. You will undertake comprehensive and systematic literature reviews, contribute to research publications, and share research findings with colleagues in partner institutions and research groups.
About You
You will hold a first degree in science, psychology or biostatistics, together with some relevant experience. You will experience of working with electronic health records You will have experience of epidemiological analyses using large datasets. Masters’ Degree in Research or Epidemiology or Biostatistics is 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 3 September 2026.
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