"Research Assistant/ Lab Manager"

The Uehiro Oxford Institute invites applications for a Research Assistant/Lab Manager, to help manage and support the research activities in the Philosophical Moral Psychology Lab, based in the Uehiro Oxford Institute. This role would be suitable for an individual who would like to gain research experience prior to applying for PhD study.

About us

Based in Littlegate House, the Uehiro Oxford Institute was established in 2024 through a generous benefaction from the Uehiro Foundation on Ethics and Education, the Uehiro Oxford Institute aims to advance well-being and global harmony by fostering world-leading research on the most important ethical questions, and by research-led assistance in ethical decision-making outside the Institute.

What We Offer

Working at the University of Oxford offers several exclusive benefits, such as:

• 38 days of annual leave (inclusive of public holidays) to support your wellbeing
• One of the most generous family leave schemes in UK higher education, offering up to 26 weeks of full-pay maternity and adoption leave, plus 12 weeks of full-pay paternity/partner leave.
• A commitment to hybrid and flexible working to suit your lifestyle.
• An excellent contributory pension scheme.
• Affordable and sustainable commuting options, including a cycle loan scheme, discounted bus travel, and season ticket loans.
• Access to a vibrant community through our social, cultural, and sports clubs.

About You

• Have an undergraduate or Master’s degree in Psychology or a related field.
• Be enthusiastic about applying administrative and research skills to support psychological research
• Have a keen interest in moral psychology interest working as part of an interdisciplinary research team
• Be able to manage own research and administrative activities
• Possess excellent communication skills, including the ability to write text that can be published, present data at conferences, and represent the research group at meetings.
• Possess the ability to quickly learn new skills and to work independently and proactively to problem solve

Application Process

To apply, please upload:

• A covering letter/supporting statement
• Your CV

The closing date for applications is 12 noon on Tuesday 26 August 2025