Post Doctoral Research Associate (Social Science) in Public Engagement and Involvement (PPI) wi[...]

University of Oxford; Oxford; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Oxford is seeking a qualitative researcher for a two-year fixed-term position in the School of Geography and the Environment. The role involves contributing to research on public engagement in animal research, requiring collaboration across disciplines and a strong background in social sciences.

Benefits

An excellent contributory pension scheme

38 days annual leave

Comprehensive range of childcare services

Family leave schemes

Cycle loan scheme

Discounted bus travel

Season Ticket travel loans

Qualifications

• Experienced qualitative researcher with a background in Science and Technology Studies or related fields.
• Flexibility to work across disciplines.
• Proficient in research methodologies relevant to public engagement.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research for a three-year MRC funded project on public engagement in animal research.
• Work closely with the project team, led by Professor Beth Greenhough.

Skills

Qualitative research

Science and Technology Studies

Public engagement

Education

PhD or equivalent in Social Sciences

Job description

School of Geography and the Environment, South Parks Road, Oxford, OX1 3QY

Reporting to the Project Co-Lead, Professor Beth Greenhough, the post holder will be responsible for carrying out research contributing to the social science dimensions of the three-year MRC funded project: Developing resources for public engagement in animal research, led by the Oxford University Centre for Integrative Neuroimaging. This role is ideally suited to an experienced qualitative researcher with a background in Science and Technology Studies or related fields, and the flexibility to work across disciplines and at the interface of research and public engagement.

This post is fixed-term for 2 years and offered on a full-time basis.

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

Application process: All applications must include a CV and Supporting Statement/Cover Letter. For guidance and support, please visit [link]. Technical questions related to this vacancy can be sent to [contact email].