Postdoctoral Research Assistant in Design for Behaviour Change: Circular Economy for Medical Devices

University of Oxford; Oxford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious university in Oxford is seeking a full-time Postdoctoral Research Assistant to join the Circular Economy and Sustainability Lab. This role involves conducting stakeholder analyses, exploring influences on behaviour regarding injection devices, and co-designing effective solutions. The position is fixed-term for 24 months, starting from November 2025, with potential extension. Ideal for candidates interested in sustainability and engineering.

Responsibilities

• Conducting a detailed stakeholder analysis of groups involved in injection devices.
• Exploring drivers and barriers influencing stakeholder behaviour.
• Co-designing solutions for the return and reuse of injection devices.
• Developing design, policy and regulatory recommendations.

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a full-time Postdoctoral Research Assistant to join the Circular Economy and Sustainability Lab at the Department of Engineering Science (central Oxford). The post is funded by Innovate UK and is a 24-month fixed-term contract from 1 November 2025 with the possibility of an extension.

Responsibilities

• Conducting a detailed stakeholder analysis of groups such as patients, pharmacists, and pharmaceutical companies that are involved in the return, reuse, and remanufacturing of injection devices.
• Exploring the underlying drivers and barriers that influence stakeholder behaviour and attitudes to return, reuse and remanufacturing of injection devices.
• Co-designing solutions for the return, reuse and remanufacturing of injection devices that embed Design for Behaviour Change principles and to evaluate the stakeholder adoption potential of these solutions.
• Developing design, policy and regulatory recommendations for the effective adoption of these solutions.