Research Assistant/Associate - Primary Care Health Sciences

RFCSR; Oxford; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Oxford – Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences in Oxford invites applications for a Research Assistant/Associate (Grade 6/7). The role contributes to high-impact primary care and population health studies within a multidisciplinary team.

The successful candidate will design, deliver, and disseminate research, conduct literature reviews, and support protocol development. Salary ranges from £32,332 to £45,585 per year, depending on qualifications and experience.

Qualifications

• Experience in quantitative and/or qualitative research methods.
• Strong data analysis skills using appropriate statistical or qualitative software.
• Ability to manage research projects and meet deadlines effectively.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including academic writing.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience in preparing research outputs such as reports, presentations, or peer-reviewed publications.

Responsibilities

• Design, deliver, and disseminate research projects within an established team.
• Conduct literature reviews and support study design and protocol development.
• Manage and analyse quantitative and/or qualitative datasets.
• Contribute to academic publications and reports.
• Liaise with stakeholders and assist with grant applications.
• Coordinate research activities across collaborating institutions.

Skills

Quantitative methods

Qualitative methods

Data analysis software

Project management

Academic writing

Team collaboration

Research outputs

Education

Undergraduate degree in related field

PhD (or near completion) in relevant field

Job description

University of Oxford – Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences in Oxford invites applications for a Research Assistant/Associate (Grade 6/7). The role contributes to high-impact primary care and population health studies within a multidisciplinary team.

The successful candidate will design, deliver, and disseminate research, conduct literature reviews, and support protocol development. Salary ranges from £32,332 to £45,585 per year, depending on qualifications and experience.