Part-Time Research Assistant- STEP

EHS; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

The Department of Psychiatry at the University of Oxford invites applications for a three-year research post based at the Warneford Hospital. You will support neuroimaging assessments in studies examining cannabidiol (CBD) effects in psychosis, contributing to project planning and day-to-day management.

The role does not involve clinical assessments. Applicants should hold a relevant first degree and have some research experience; experience in psychosis research is desirable.

Qualifications

• You will hold a relevant first degree and have some relevant research experience.
• Experience in psychosis research is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support the neuroimaging assessment of participants involved in CBD and psychosis studies.
• Manage your own research and administrative activities within guidelines from senior colleagues.
• Contribute to wider project planning, including ideas for new research projects.

Skills

Research experience

Education

Relevant first degree

Job description

Location: 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 to join Professor Philip McGuire’s research group, contributing to research investigating the effects of cannabidiol (CBD) in psychosis. The postholder will support the neuroimaging assessment of participants involved in these studies. The role does not involve the clinical assessment of participants.

About the Role

The post is funded for 3 years and is based in the Department of Psychiatry at the Warneford Hospital.

You will contribute to the use of neuroimaging in the assessment of participants in the STEP programme. You will manage your own research and administrative activities, within guidelines provided by senior colleagues. You will contribute to wider project planning, including ideas for new research projects.

About You

You will hold a relevant first degree, together with some relevant research experience. You will possess sufficient specialist knowledge and experience in research to work within established research programmes. Experience in psychosis research 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. Pleasesee the University pages on the application process at https://www.jobs.ox.ac.uk/application-process

The closing date for applications is 24 September 2026.

£35,681 to £41,636 per annum pro rata part time