Question 1

What qualifications are required for the Research Support Officer role?

Accepted Answer

Candidates need to be educated to degree level or hold equivalent professional experience. Key skills include experience supporting structured activities like training programmes , workshops, or stakeholder events; familiarity with digital tools for managing datasets, workflows, and reporting; and ability to support survey design and compliant data collection. Explore academic CV tips for your application.

Question 2

What are the main responsibilities as Research Support Officer at LCDS?

Accepted Answer

You will oversee administration of the Centre’s short course portfolio , provide technical support for research survey design , contribute to digital and AI-enabled workflows , organise and promote events and seminars , maintain digital communications, and support partnership and outreach activities . This ensures efficiency, compliance, and impact in population health research. See similar roles in administration jobs .

Question 3

How do I apply for this University of Oxford Research Support Officer position?

Accepted Answer

Upload a CV and cover letter via the online application, clearly addressing each selection criteria from the job description. The closing date is 15 April 2026 at noon . Contact recruit@ndph.ox.ac.uk for queries. Use our free cover letter template to strengthen your submission.

Question 4

What is the salary, contract type, and employment details?

Accepted Answer

The salary is £35,681 - £41,636 on Research Grade 6 . It is a full-time position (part-time considered), fixed-term for 2 years . Vacancy ID: 185490. Compare with university salaries for context.

Question 5

Where is the job located and what is the department focus?

Accepted Answer

Located at Old Road Campus, Headington, Oxford, OX3 7LF in the Leverhulme Centre for Demographic Science (LCDS) within Oxford Population Health (Nuffield Department of Population Health) . The department pioneers population health science , investigating disease causes and prevention. View research jobs for more opportunities.

Question 6

Does the role involve teaching or research support specifics?

Accepted Answer

Primarily research support and administration, including training infrastructure , event organisation , and digital workflow development . No direct teaching load mentioned, but supports short courses and seminars in demographic science . Check research role advice .

Research Support Officer

University of Oxford

Old Road Campus, Headington, Oxford, OX3 7LF

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