Live Well Implementation Senior Post Doctoral Researcher : NIHR Applied Research Collaboration (ARC) Thames Valley

University of Oxford; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 49,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory pension

38 days annual leave

Childcare services

Family leave schemes

Cycle loan scheme

Discounted bus travel

Social and sports clubs

Job summary

University of Oxford’s Department of Psychiatry invites applications for a Postdoctoral Researcher to join the TV ARC programme under the Live Well theme, based at the Warneford Hospital in Oxford. The role supports three thematic areas and collaborates with senior researchers to advance social determinants of health research.

The post is funded for 48 months and offers hybrid working with a minimum on-site time of 3 days per week.

Qualifications

• PhD or equivalent required with post-qualification research experience.
• Strong publication record expected.
• Experience supervising research internships or student activity is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop research questions within the Live Well theme.
• Conduct independent research and analyse qualitative/quantitative data.
• Lead in study setup, recruitment, consent, data collection and monitoring.
• Publish findings in collaboration with the senior research team.

Skills

Research skills

Publication track record

Data analysis

Independence in research

Education

Ph.D./D.Phil

Tools

Statistical software

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 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

• 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.

The closing date for applications is 11 November 2026.

Salary (£) : £49119 -£58265 per annum