Clinical Research Fellow NIHR SMILE Bioresource

Department of Psychiatry, University of Oxford, 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 to appoint a Clinical Researcher to support the delivery of the Severe Mental Illness Longitudinal Evaluation (SMILE) Bioresource, and to recruit to and support other TRC and Oxford Health based industry studies.

What We Offer

• 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.

About the Role

The post is funded for 12 months (with the possibility of an extension) and is based in the Department of Psychiatry at the Warneford Hospital. We are seeking to appoint a Clinical Researcher to support the delivery of the SMILE Bioresource, and to recruit to and support other TRC and Oxford Health based industry studies. The post-holder will report to Professor Rachel Upthegrove, Director of the NIHR Oxford Health Biomedical Research Centre, and will work with the cohort manager to set up the cohort at partner sites and identify new sites to take part in the collaboration. They will also work with the complementary Early Intervention Mission cohort (part of the MH-TRC Mission Early Psychosis workstream), to identify synergies and opportunities for collaboration.

About You

You will have a medical degree (MBBS or equivalent) and GMC registration with a Licence to Practice. A strong interest in mental health disorders along with an understanding and experience of research methods and processes is essential. You will have the ability to communicate complex information with clarity, both verbally and in writing. Experience of Psychiatry and of research methods and processes related to the study of mental illness 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.ox.ac.uk/about/jobs. The closing date for applications is 12:00 midday on 15 May 2026.

Pay Scale: CLINICAL RESEARCHER (NEW SCALE) (E63)
Salary: £38,831 - £52,656
Vacancy ID: 186270