Clinical Researcher: Psychosis Research

University of Oxford; Oxford; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK research institution in Oxford seeks a qualified researcher for a 12-month position focused on neuroimaging and cognition within its Psychiatry Department. Applicants should have an MBBS or equivalent and experience with psychotic disorders. Responsibilities include developing independent research, analyzing neuroimaging data, and contributing to clinical interventions. The position offers a salary range of £38,831 to £52,656 per annum. A supportive work environment committed to diversity and inclusion is provided.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience working with individuals with psychotic disorders.
• Ability to lead and organize complex activities.
• Experience in recruiting individuals for research studies is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop your own research focusing on neuroimaging and cognition.
• Undertake analyses of neuroimaging measures.
• Conduct meta-analyses and analyze clinical trial data.

Skills

Experience with psychotic disorders

Excellent communication skills

Ability to form rapport

Initiative in planning activities

Education

MBBS or equivalent

Tools

Machine learning for clinical data

Neuroimaging techniques

Job description

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 opportunity to play a leading role in a Wellcome funded study “FOCUS: Function and Cognition in Early Psychosis”.

About the Role

The post is funded for 12 months in the first instance and is based in the Department of Psychiatry at the Warneford Hospital.

You will have the opportunity to develop your own research with a focus on neuroimaging, cognition, and pharmacological interventions. You will report to Dr Rob McCutcheon and join a group of researchers with wide-ranging expertise. Depending on your interests and abilities, you will have the opportunity to undertake analyses of neuroimaging measures, apply machine learning approaches to clinical and neuroimaging data, the development of clinical services, the conducting of meta-analyses, and the analysis of pre-acquired clinical trial data.

About You

You will MBBS qualified, or equivalent. You will have demonstrable experience of working with individuals with psychotic disorder and the ability to use your own initiative to plan and organise complex activities and programmes. Excellent communication skills, including the ability to form rapport with difficult to engage individuals, write for publication, present research proposals and results, and represent the research group at meetings are essential.

Experience recruiting individuals with psychotic disorders to research studies and in neuroimaging would be 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 the application process.

The closing date for applications is 12:00 midday on 2 February 2026.

Interviews will take place during week commencing 16 February 2026.

£38,831 to £52,656 per annum. Grade: E63