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

University-of-Oxford; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory pension

38 days annual leave

Childcare services

Family leave schemes

Travel loans

Social clubs

Job summary

The University of Oxford's Department of Psychiatry invites applications for a Live Well Implementation Senior Post Doctoral Researcher within NIHR ARC Thames Valley. This 48-month post is based at Warneford Hospital, Oxford, with a flexible hybrid working pattern (minimum 3 days on-site).

You will develop research questions, conduct independent analyses of qualitative and quantitative data, lead study setup, recruitment, consent, data collection and analysis, and contribute to publications,

Qualifications

• PhD/D.Phil with post-qualification research experience.
• Strong publication record in relevant field.
• Experience supervising research internships or student activity desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop research questions within the Live Well theme and conduct research.
• Analyse qualitative and quantitative data from diverse sources.
• Lead study setup, recruitment, consent, data collection, monitoring and analysis; contribute to publications.

Skills

Data analysis

Independent researcher

Publication record

Research leadership

Education

Ph.D./D.Phil

Job description

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

Department of Psychiatry, University of Oxford, Warneford Hospital, Oxford OX3 7JX

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
• 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

The closing date for applications is 11 November 2026.