Research Assistant – Brain Story

About Us

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 research assistant to contribute to the evaluation and implementation of the Brain Story, as well as the national development and delivery of training to professionals and community members. The Brain Story aims to share the well-established science of brain development—explaining how early experiences shape lifelong health, behaviour, and resilience – with everyone in our community

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 2 years and is based in the Department of Psychiatry at the Warneford Hospital. You will manage your own research and administrative activities relating to the Oxford Brain Story programme, within guidelines provided by senior colleagues. You will deliver Oxford Brain Story training sessions and presentations to a wide range of professional and community audiences.

About You

You will hold a first degree in Psychology, Neuroscience or a related discipline. You will also possess excellent data analysis skills, strong interpersonal and communication skills. A completed Step 1 and Step 2 Brain Story training and/or Brain Story Certification Course would be desirable.