"Research Assistant; Developmental Child and Adolescent Psychology"

Department of Psychiatry, Warneford Hospital, Oxford OX3 7JX

This role for internal applicants only. 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 research assistant to support the research activities of the Anxiety and Depression in children and Young people (AnDY) Research Clinic - Oxford and a research study on Body-focused Repetitive Behaviours (BFRB). The AnDY Research clinic has been established as a partnership between Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust and Oxford University.

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 role is offered on a hybrid basis, with a minimum of three days per week based at the Life and Mind Building (office), and/or Warneford Hospital.

About the Role

The post is full-time for a fixed term (until 31st August 2026). It is based in the Department of Experimental Psychology and the Department of Psychiatry in Oxford. You will be involved in enabling routine data collected within the clinic to be used for research purposes, by securing relevant permissions, developing relevant protocols and procedures, and supporting the implementation of these procedures, as well as supporting clinical activity. For the BFRB study, you will be supporting writing up research for academic and non-academic audiences.

About You

You will have a first degree in Psychology, experience of conducting research in BFRBs, have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, experience of developing research procedures and the ability to prepare ethics application and study materials to a high standard. You will have ability to work and liaise with clinical staff and study team members. You will have a good understanding of IT systems, experience with qualitative and quantitative data analysis and of conducting research to protocol. You will also have the ability to manage your own research and administrative activities, including excellent organisational skills and record keeping. An experience of working in clinical settings (ideally NHS) 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.jobs.ox.ac.uk/application-process

The closing date for applications is 9 February 2026. Interviews will take place during week commencing 23 February 2026 and will be face to face/online where required.

Pay Scale: RESEARCH GRADE 6 | Salary (£): £35,681-£39,424 | Vacancy ID: 184479