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.

This is an exciting opportunity for a Postdoctoral Researcher to join the TV ARC programme under the Live Well theme which addresses Social and Commercial Determinants of Health. Our work is organised across three thematic areas- Start Well, Live Well, Age Well- along with five cross cutting themes: digital; health tech and data; community, social, and home care; knowledge mobilisation, implementation, and partnerships; research inclusion and health inequalities; planning and delivering social care.

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. The minimum on-site time is 3 days/week for a full-time post.

About the Role

The post is funded for 48 months and is based in the Department of Psychiatry at the Warneford Hospital.

You will develop research questions within the livewell theme , conduct individual research, analysing detailed and complex qualitative and/or quantitative data from a variety of sources, and generate original ideas by building on existing concepts, demonstrating independence and high-level expertise as part of the ARC. You will lead in research implementation, including study setup; recruitment; consent processes; data collection, monitoring and analysis; and publication, working closely with the senior research team

About You

You will hold a relevant Ph.D/D.Phil with post-qualification research experience. You will have a strong publication record and familiarity with the existing literature and research in the field. Experience of supervising research internships or other student activity 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 11 November 2026.