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Life and Mind Building, South Parks Road, Oxford, OX1 3EL

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Graduate Research Assistant

Standard Grade 6

4th May 2026 (midday)

Location

Life and Mind Building, South Parks Road, Oxford, OX1 3EL

University of Oxford

Type

Full-time (37.5 hours/week) or part-time (min 0.8 FTE), fixed-term until 31 March 2028

Salary

£35,681 - £41,636 per annum (pro rata)

Required Qualifications

Good degree in psychology
Excellent organisational skills
Interpersonal skills
Computers and software knowledge
Statistics and experimental design
Desirable: PTSD/social anxiety experience

Research Areas

Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
Social anxiety disorder
Psychological treatments
Internet-delivered cognitive therapies
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Graduate Research Assistant

Candidates with a good degree in psychology are invited to apply for the post of Graduate Research Assistant at the Department of Experimental Psychology, University of Oxford. The department has recently moved to its new home in The Life and Mind building.

The postholder will work closely with Professor Anke Ehlers and the Oxford Center for Anxiety Disorders and Trauma team on research evaluations of psychological treatments for posttraumatic stress disorder and social anxiety disorder, including therapist-assisted internet-delivered cognitive therapies and their roll-out into the NHS.

The successful applicant will assist in the administration of clinical trials of psychological treatments for posttraumatic stress disorder and social anxiety disorder, liaise with trial therapists and participants, edit training materials for a therapist training website and online therapy modules, liaise with web developers and users of the internet-delivered therapies, interview participants, and assist with data entry and analysis.

This role is fixed term until 31 March 2028, and is full-time (37.5 hours per week). Part-time will be considered, with a minimum of 0.8 FTE.

Applicants should have excellent organisational and interpersonal skills, good understanding of computers and software, knowledge of statistics and experimental design. Prior experience of working with people with PTSD and/or social anxiety disorder is desirable.

Applications for this vacancy are to be made online. You will be required to upload a supporting statement and CV as part of your online application. To apply for this role and for further details, including the job description and selection criteria, please click on the link below.

The closing date for applications is midday on 4th May 2026 and only applications received by this date will be considered.

Location: Life and Mind Building, South Parks Road, Oxford, OX1 3EL

Salary: £35,681 - £41,636 per annum pro rata

Pay Scale: STANDARD GRADE 6

Vacancy ID: 185946

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🔬What are the main responsibilities of the Graduate Research Assistant?

The role involves assisting in the administration of clinical trials for PTSD and social anxiety disorder treatments, liaising with therapists and participants, editing training materials for therapist websites and online modules, working with web developers, interviewing participants, and supporting data entry and analysis. Explore similar roles at research assistant jobs.

🎓What qualifications and skills are required?

Candidates need a good degree in psychology, excellent organisational and interpersonal skills, good understanding of computers and software, and knowledge of statistics and experimental design. Prior experience with PTSD or social anxiety disorder patients is desirable. Build your profile with tips from how to excel as a research assistant.

📝How do I apply for this position?

Applications must be made online by midday on 4th May 2026, uploading a supporting statement and CV. Click the application link for the full job description and selection criteria. Prepare your documents using our free resume template and free cover letter template.

💰What is the salary, contract duration, and working hours?

Salary is £35,681 - £41,636 per annum pro rata on Standard Grade 6. The position is fixed-term until 31 March 2028, full-time at 37.5 hours per week, with part-time considered (minimum 0.8 FTE). Check research jobs for comparable opportunities.

📍What is the research focus and location?

Research evaluates psychological treatments for posttraumatic stress disorder and social anxiety disorder, including therapist-assisted internet-delivered cognitive therapies rolling out to the NHS, under Professor Anke Ehlers. Location: Life and Mind Building, Oxford. Learn more about clinical research jobs.
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