Research Assistant / Research Associate (Grade 6/7)

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

Research Assistant / Research Associate (Grade 6/7)

University of Oxford – Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences

Oxford, United Kingdom

The University of Oxford is seeking a Research Assistant or Research Associate to join the Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences, one of the world’s leading centres for primary care research and teaching. This position offers an opportunity to contribute to high-impact research focused on improving health outcomes through innovative primary care and population health studies.

The successful candidate will work within an established multidisciplinary research team, contributing to the design, delivery, and dissemination of research projects. Responsibilities include conducting literature reviews, supporting study design and protocol development, managing and analysing quantitative and/or qualitative datasets, and contributing to academic publications and reports. The role may also involve liaising with stakeholders, supporting grant applications, and assisting with the coordination of research activities across collaborating institutions.

This role is offered on a full-time, fixed-term basis. The appointment level (Research Assistant or Research Associate) will depend on qualifications and experience. The department provides a collaborative and inclusive research environment, with strong emphasis on professional development, interdisciplinary collaboration, and evidence-based impact on healthcare policy and practice.

Eligibility Criteria

• For Research Assistant: A relevant undergraduate degree in a related discipline (e.g., public health, epidemiology, social sciences, or a related field)
• For Research Associate: A PhD (or close to completion) in a relevant field
• Demonstrable interest in primary care, health services research, or population health

Required Expertise/Skills

• 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

Salary Details
£32,332 to £45,585 per annum (Grade 6/7, depending on qualifications and experience)