Qualitative Research Assistant - Adolescent Health

University of Oxford; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Oxford invites applications for a Qualitative Research Assistant in the Medical Sociology and Health Experiences Research Group. The role supports an NIHR PRU project on adolescent reproductive health, with responsibilities spanning ethics, recruitment, data collection, analysis, and reporting.

Start by January 2027, based in Oxford, with some remote days possible. The successful candidate will have a MA/MSc in a social science field, strong qualitative/mixed-methods experience,

Qualifications

• MA or MSc in a social science subject such as Sociology or Social Policy.
• Experience with qualitative or mixed-methods research.
• Strong written and spoken communication for diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Maintain ethics and governance for the study.
• Support study recruitment and data collection activities.
• Conduct qualitative analyses and contribute to reporting.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across institutions.
• Contribute to additional PRU projects when needed.

Skills

Qualitative research

Mixed methods

Academic writing

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

MA or MSc in a relevant Social Science subject

Job description

University of Oxford invites applications for a Qualitative Research Assistant in the Medical Sociology and Health Experiences Research Group. The role supports an NIHR PRU project on adolescent reproductive health, with responsibilities spanning ethics, recruitment, data collection, analysis, and reporting.

Start by January 2027, based in Oxford, with some remote days possible. The successful candidate will have a MA/MSc in a social science field, strong qualitative/mixed-methods experience,