Clinical Researcher in Early Intervention

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.

We are seeking a clinically qualified trainee psychiatrist (post-Foundation level) to join research programmes in first-episode psychosis.

What We Offer

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 is a full-time position; however, applications for part-time working will be considered. Some flexibility in working hours and pattern of work is possible by agreement.

About the Role

The post is funded for 2 years and is based in the Department of Psychiatry at the Warneford Hospital.

You will join a multidisciplinary team of researchers and clinicians with international expertise in psychopathology, cognition, neuroimaging, experimental medicine, informatics, and clinical trials applied to the early phase of psychosis. You will have the opportunity to contribute to existing research studies and, where appropriate, develop your own academic interests with mentorship from senior clinical academics.

You will contribute to the structured clinical assessment of people presenting with a first episode of psychosis, including clinical interview, cognitive assessment, neuroimaging, and blood-based biomarker pathways. You will also support the feasibility evaluation of novel or enhanced treatment and assessment approaches in early psychosis.

About You

You will be qualified to MBBS or equivalent with full General Medical Council Registration and a Licence to Practice. You will have completed Foundation Training (or equivalent) and a demonstrable interest in psychiatric research. Excellent written and oral communication skills, including ability to present research proposals and results, and represent the research group at meetings are essential.

Membership of the Royal College of Psychiatrists (MRCPsych) and previous experience in research 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 12:00 midday on 06 January 2026.

It is anticipated that interviews will take place during week commencing 19 January and the preference is for them to be face to face.

Contact Person: HR Administrator
Vacancy ID: 182955
Closing Date & Time: 06-Jan-2026 12:00
Pay Scale: CLINICAL RESEARCHER (NEW SCALE) (E63)
Contact Email: vacancies@psych.ox.ac.uk
Salary (£): £52,656-£65,048