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

TN United Kingdom; Oxford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university in Oxford is seeking a Post Doctoral Research Associate to contribute to a significant project focused on public engagement in animal research. The role requires an experienced qualitative researcher who can navigate the interface between research and public engagement. This fixed-term position offers full-time hours and a supportive work environment with numerous benefits.

Benefits

Contributory pension scheme

38 days annual leave

Comprehensive childcare services

Family leave schemes

Cycle loan scheme

Discounted bus travel

Season Ticket travel loans

Qualifications

• Experienced qualitative researcher with a background in related fields.
• Capable of working across disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for research on public engagement in animal research.
• Contribute to a three-year MRC funded project.

Skills

Qualitative Research

Science and Technology Studies

Education

PhD or equivalent in a related field

Job description

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Post Doctoral Research Associate (Social Science) in Public Engagement and Involvement (PPI) with Preclinical Research, Oxford

Client:

University of Oxford

Location:

Oxford, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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Yes

Job Reference:

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Posted:

15.05.2025

Expiry Date:

29.06.2025

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, capable of working 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

As an employer, we genuinely care about our employees’ well-being, reflected in the range of benefits including:

• 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

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