Postdoctoral Researcher FAIR (Finding and Adapting methods of Inclusive Research)

Postdoctoral Researcher FAIR (Finding and Adapting methods of Inclusive Research)

Department of Psychiatry, University of Oxford, Warneford Hospital, Oxford OX3 7JX

The University of Oxford is a stimulating work environment with 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). The Head of Department is Professor Belinda Lennox.

This is an exciting opportunity for a postdoctoral researcher join the FAIR (Finding and Adapting methods of Inclusive Research) led by Dr Roisin Mooney. This research aims to develop and share ways for researcher and young people to work together. This will be achieved through three specific aims; to explore ways of gathering stories by working with schools, to develop a toolkit to help young people and researchers work together and to better understand experiences of autistic people who feel under represented.

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

The post is available on a flexible hybrid basis.

About the Role

The post is fixed-term for 12 months and is based in the Department of Psychiatry at the Warneford Hospital. You will contribute to the delivery of the Oxford-led research project, working closely with Dr Mooney and in collaboration with co-applicants and the wider research team. You will support and undertake key research activities across the project lifecycle, including study setup, delivery of training (including for people with lived experience), data collection and monitoring, analysis, and contributing to dissemination and publication outputs.

About You

You will have or be close to the completion of a PhD applied health, neuroscience, social science, or or related discipline, together with relevant experience. You will possess specialist knowledge in the discipline to work within established research programmes. You will have experience of working with people with lived experience (of mental or physical health conditions) as equal partners. You will also possess excellent data analysis skills, strong interpersonal and communication skills, and evidence of strong scientific writing. Experience of independently managing a discrete area of a research project 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.ox.ac.uk/about/jobs. The closing date for applications is 27 May 2026.

Pay Scale: RESEARCH GRADE 7 | Salary: £39,424 - £41,636