Post Doctoral Research Assistant

Oxford Brookes University; Oxford; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 35,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Hybrid working

Pension scheme

Professional development

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Oxford Brookes University invites applications for a Part Time, Fixed Term Post Doctoral Research Assistant to support the SAVE Sport Project. The role involves qualitative data analysis, literature reviews, and manuscript preparation, with a focus on parents' influence on personal integrity and clean sport behaviours across the athlete pathway.

The successful candidate will have a postgraduate or postdoctoral qualification (or PhD underway), experience in qualitative data collection and

Qualifications

• Postgraduate or Postdoctoral qualification, or studying for PhD.
• Experience of qualitative data collection.
• Experience of qualitative data analysis, e.g., Reflexive Thematic Analysis.
• Experience of writing up and disseminating research findings.

Responsibilities

• Conduct literature searches and reviews.
• Assist with preparation of papers for publication and presentations at meetings/conferences.
• Responsible for qualitative data analysis and interpretation.

Skills

Qualitative research

Data collection

Thematic analysis

Academic writing

Education

Postgrad/PhD in progress

Job description

Post Doctoral Research Assistant

£32,080 rising to £34,610 (pro rata)

Part Time, Fixed Term - Research

The role:

The SAVE Sport Project relates directly to WADA's level 3 (i.e., 'role and influence of athlete support personnel') and level 2 (i.e., 'clean sport behaviours') social science research grant priorities by examining the roles and influence that parents have on personal integrity and clean sport behaviours at each stage of the athlete pathway.

We are looking for a part time (0.2fte) PDRA to carry out qualitative data analysis and manuscript preparation relating to the SAVE Sport Project. This is a fixed term role for 12 months and the successful candidate must be available to start immediately due to the funding start date.

Please note that this role will not attract sufficient points for skilled worker sponsorship.

You will be:

• Conducting literature searches and reviews
• Assisting with the preparation of papers for publication and make presentations at meetings and/or conferences
• Responsible for qualitative data analysis and interpretation.

You should have:

• Postgraduate or Postdoctoral qualification or studying for PhD
• Experience of qualitative data collection
• Experience of qualitative data analysis e.g., Reflexive Thematic Analysis
• Experience of writing up and disseminating research findings.

For more information about the role please contact Sam Thrower [e-mail]

Benefits

As an Oxford Brookes employee, you will enjoy a total of a minimum of 25 days holiday, rising with your service, plus 8 bank holidays and additional university concessionary days (normally 5 per year).

We encourage and support hybrid working where the role allows and ensure that you have the necessary equipment to allow you to work flexibly.

We have an extremely competitive Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions, as well as providing all staff with access to an occupational health service, financial education, and a comprehensive employee assistance helpline.

We prioritise the wellbeing of our employees - physically, mentally and financially - and we provide a diverse and comprehensive benefits package to support our team.

In addition, all employees have access to:

• Discounted rates for the university sports and gym facilities
• An on-site nursery (at Headington Campus; waiting lists for some ages).
• Discounted travel options
• TOTUM card discount scheme
• Relocation scheme (for moves over 30 miles, subject to terms of the scheme)
• Training and development opportunities
• A connected community - Brookes have a wide variety of staff networks, which instil a sense of community and offer employees a space for support, guidance and friendship, making Brookes a vibrant and inclusive place to work.

Equality, diversity and inclusion

At Oxford Brookes, inclusivity is one of our five guiding principles: we take positive steps to create an environment in which we celebrate, value and provide equal opportunity to all.

We are committed to recruiting from the widest possible pool and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates who embrace our values, regardless of their background. As a Disability Confident Employer we guarantee to interview any disabled applicant who meets the essential selection criteria.

Location: Gipsy Lane Site, Headington Campus

Closing Date : 15-Sep-2026

For more information : [e-mail]