The Oxford Centre for Emerging Minds Research is a newly funded research centre to conduct world class research that contributes to a world where differences between children and young people are understood and accepted, strengths are capitalised on, and mental health difficulties are prevented or addressed early in life.    

This is an exciting opportunity for an administrative officer to join the Anxiety and Depression in children and Young people (AnDY) Research Clinic. The clinic provides assessment and psychological treatment of anxiety and related disorders and depression in young people across Oxfordshire. We are committed to improving the understanding and treatment of these disorders. Our clinic is a collaboration between the Oxford Health Biomedical Research Centre ‘Mental Health in Development’ theme, the University of Oxford, and Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust.

 

 

As an employer, we genuinely care about our employees’ wellbeing and this is reflected in the range of benefits that we offer 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

•               Membership to a variety of social and sports clubs

 

 

The post is funded until 31 March 2028 and is based in the Department of Experimental Psychology based at the Life and Mind Building.

 

You will support the effective delivery and coordination of administrative activities across the team, providing high-level operational and administrative support to the senior leadership team within a dynamic clinical and research environment. You will be involved in managing and coordinating a broad range of day-to-day administrative operations, responding proactively to changing priorities, and using initiative to resolve administrative and operational issues across multiple areas of activity.

 

 

You will be educated to A level standard, with GCSE English and Maths (grade A–C) or equivalent, together with relevant experience of managing administrative processes and resolving issues with minimal supervision. You will demonstrate strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage a complex and dynamic workload independently, respond effectively to changing priorities, and support the coordination and delegation of administrative activities across the team. Experience working within the NHS and primary/secondary education sector is desirable.

 

Committed to equality and valuing diversity

 

Our active Psychiatry People and Culture  teams  and initiatives including our  values and behaviours framework,  work to make the Department of Psychiatry as supportive, welcoming and inclusive as possible.

 

 

You will be required to upload a covering letter/supporting statement, CV and the details of two referees as part of your online application. Please see the University pages on the application process at  https://www.jobs.ox.ac.uk/application-process

 

The closing date for applications is 12 June 2026.

 

 

The Department of Psychiatry is based on the Warneford Hospital site in Oxford – a friendly, welcoming place of work with an international reputation for excellence. The Department has a substantial research programme, with major funding from Medical Research Council (MRC), Wellcome Trust and National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) and provides highly rated medical training in psychiatry.  The Head of Department is Professor Belinda Lennox.

 

Reporting to Professor Kate Saunders (Psychiatry) and Professor Sophie Park (Primary Care), the postholder will support the delivery and development of the undergraduate psychiatry and primary care in the Oxford Medical School.

 

As an employer, we genuinely care about our employees’ wellbeing and this is reflected in the range of benefits that we offer 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

•             Membership to a variety of social and sports clubs

 

The post is funded for one year from August 2026 and is based in the Department of Psychiatry at the Warneford Hospital and the Department of Primary Care in the Gibson Building, Oxford.   As the role is primarily focussed on in-person teaching delivery it is expected that the person will be on site the majority of the time. Remote working will be considered where there are no in-person meetings or sessions scheduled.

 

Teaching related activities will include formal lectures, small group tutorials, organising teaching and assessments, supporting individual students, participating in formative and summative assessments, attending meetings, collaborating with other educators and developing innovative training projects.  Additionally, you will be expected to take on a specific project to contribute to the long-term development of teaching and integration of scholarship.  The post would suit someone developing a career in medical education and you will be encouraged to undertake additional study towards a teaching qualification.

 

You will hold MB ChB or equivalent and have completed satisfactorily two years of Foundation Training, or the equivalent, at the time of taking up the post, together with full GMC registration.  With excellent interpersonal skills you will have an interest and commitment to teaching undergraduates, along with evidence of commitment to scholarship and continuing/on-going professional development.

 

Committed to equality and valuing diversity

Our active Psychiatry People and Culture teams  and initiatives including our values and behaviours framework, work to make the Department of Psychiatry as supportive, welcoming and inclusive as possible.

 

You will be required to upload a covering letter/supporting statement, CV and the details of two referees as part of your online application. Please see the University pages on the application process at  https://www.jobs.ox.ac.uk/application-process

 

The closing date for applications is 12:00 midday on 1 June 2026.

The Department of Psychiatry is based on the Warneford Hospital site in Oxford – a friendly, welcoming place of work with an international reputation for excellence. The Department has a substantial research programme, with major funding from Medical Research Council (MRC), Wellcome Trust and National Institute for Health Research (NIHR). The Head of Department is Professor Belinda Lennox.

This is an exciting opportunity for a postdoctoral researcher join the FAIR (Finding and Adapting methods of Inclusive Research) led by Dr Roisin Mooney. This research aims to develop and share ways for researcher and young people to work together. This will be achieved through three specific aims; to explore ways of gathering stories by working with schools, to develop a toolkit to help young people and researchers work together and to better understand experiences of autistic people who feel under represented.

 

As an employer, we genuinely care about our employees’ wellbeing and this is reflected in the range of benefits that we offer 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

•          Membership to a variety of social and sports clubs

 

The post is available on a flexible hybrid basis.

 

The post is fixed-term for 12 months and is based in the Department of Psychiatry at the Warneford Hospital.

You will contribute to the delivery of the Oxford-led research project, working closely with Dr Mooney and in collaboration with co-applicants and the wider research team. You will support and undertake key research activities across the project lifecycle, including study setup, delivery of training (including for people with lived experience), data collection and monitoring, analysis, and contributing to dissemination and publication outputs.

 

You will have or be close to the completion of a PhD applied health, neuroscience, social science, or or related discipline, together with relevant experience. You will possess specialist knowledge in the discipline to work within established research programmes. You will have experience of working with people with lived experience (of mental or physical health conditions) as equal partners. You will also possess excellent data analysis skills, strong interpersonal and communication skills, and evidence of strong scientific writing. Experience of independently managing a discrete area of a research project is desirable.

 

Committed to equality and valuing diversity

Our active  Psychiatry People and Culture teams  and initiatives including our  values and behaviours framework, work to make the Department of Psychiatry as supportive, welcoming and inclusive as possible.

 

You will be required to upload a covering letter/supporting statement, CV and the details of two referees as part of your online application. Please see the University pages on the application process at  https://www.jobs.ox.ac.uk/application-process 

 

The closing date for applications is 27 May 2026.

 

 

The appointee will develop and lead an internationally competitive programme of research in dementia and will play a major leadership role in the research activities of the Department of Psychiatry, including helping guide research strategy. The Professor of Dementia Research will also make a significant contribution to teaching programmes and the development of the curriculum in their specialist area and will supervise postgraduate students. They will help the department maintain and enrich its diverse and collaborative culture and will contribute significantly to public engagement with science and to efforts to widen access and participation. As a Fellow of Linacre College, the appointee will contribute to the leadership of the College as a member of its Governing Body.

The Professor of Dementia Research will be clinician in a relevant medical specialty (psychiatry, neurology, medicine for the elderly) at NHS consultant level. They will support Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust in the provision of health services and will take a leadership role in recruiting and training future generations of clinicians.

 

Candidates will be internationally recognised in their field, with a proven track record of personal research achievement in a relevant area, together with experience attracting and managing significant research income. Candidates should have demonstrable experience of leading complex collaborative research programmes and of providing specialist advice to external stakeholders. Candidates must also demonstrate a commitment to the training and development of the next generation of scientists and clinicians. As this is a clinical academic post, candidates must be medically qualified, GMC registered and a Member, or Fellow, of the relevant Royal College (or equivalent).   

 

The Department of Psychiatry and Linacre College embrace diversity and inclusion in their recruitment campaigns, and would welcome applications from candidates currently underrepresented in senior roles in the University, particularly women, candidates of colour and disabled candidates with diverse backgrounds.

 

The University has engaged McLean Partnership to support this appointment. For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Dr Graham Little at McLean via email at grahamlittle@mcleanpartnership.com. All enquiries will be treated in strict confidence; they will not form part of the selection decision. Further information, including a detailed role description, person specification, and how to apply, is available to download at https://opportunities.mcleanpartnership.com/uo-dr/

 

 

 

The Department of Psychiatry is based on the Warneford Hospital site in Oxford – a friendly, welcoming place of work with an international reputation for excellence. The Department has a substantial research programme, with major funding from Medical Research Council (MRC), Wellcome Trust and National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) and provides highly rated medical training in psychiatry.  The Head of Department is Professor Belinda Lennox.

 

We are looking for a Research Assistant to join a growing research team investigating mental health and self-harm in adolescents with chronic pain, contributing to clinically relevant research aimed at improving support within paediatric pain services.

 

As an employer, we genuinely care about our employees’ wellbeing and this is reflected in the range of benefits that we offer 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

•               Membership to a variety of social and sports clubs

 

The role is available on a flexible hybrid basis.  The core team day is onsite on Wednesdays.  The post holder is expected to work onsite at least 2–3 days per week in total (including Wednesdays) to support collaboration and team integration.

 

The post is funded for 13 months from 1 September 2026.  It is full-time and based in the Department of Psychiatry at the Warneford Hospital.

 

You will join a research team led by Dr Verena Hinze working on an Arthritis UK–funded project: “Self-Harm in Adolescents with Chronic Pain: Identifying Risks, Mechanisms, and Interventions”. The project aims to understand why some young people with chronic pain experience self-harm thoughts or behaviours while others do not, with the goal of improving risk identification and support within paediatric pain services.

 

You will have hands-on experience at the interface of research and clinical practice, including opportunities to contribute to data analysis, stakeholder engagement, dissemination activities, and future research development.  You will work closely with collaborators across the University and NHS paediatric pain services in Oxford and Bath.  It is particularly well suited to those pursuing an academic career (e.g. PhD/DPhil) or Clinical Doctorate training.

 

You will hold a degree in psychology, psychiatry, or a related discipline, with an interest in adolescent mental health, chronic pain, or applied clinical research.

 

You will have experience contributing to research projects, with strong quantitative research skills, including experience analysing data using R or similar statistical software. You will also have the ability to organise and manage your own work effectively.

 

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to engage professionally with researchers, clinicians, young people, and families are essential.

 

Experience working with routinely collected healthcare data, clinical research settings, stakeholder engagement, or research dissemination activities would be desirable.

 

Committed to equality and valuing diversity our active  Psychiatry People and Culture teams and initiatives including our  values and behaviours framework, work to make the Department of Psychiatry as supportive, welcoming and inclusive as possible.

 

You will be required to upload a covering letter/supporting statement, CV and the details of two referees as part of your online application. Please see the University pages on the application process at  https://www.jobs.ox.ac.uk/application-process .

 

The closing date for applications is 12:00 midday on 12 June 2026.

 

It is anticipated that interviews will take place during the afternoon of 22 July and will be online.

 

The Department of Psychiatry is based on the Warneford Hospital site in Oxford – a friendly, welcoming place of work with an international reputation for excellence. The Department has a substantial research programme, with major funding from Medical Research Council (MRC), Wellcome Trust and National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) and provides highly rated medical training in psychiatry.  The Head of Department is Professor Belinda Lennox.

 

We are looking for a research assistant who will undertake the day-to-day delivery and administration of the Early Psychosis Research Group  multi-centre research projects, majorly supporting the SINAPPS2 trial. SINAPPS2 is a randomised double-blinded placebo controlled clinical trial of investigational medicinal products testing the efficacy and safety of immunotherapy (IVIG and rituximab) in people with acute psychosis and anti-neuronal membrane antibodies

 

As an employer, we genuinely care about our employees’ wellbeing and this is reflected in the range of benefits that we offer 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

•               Membership to a variety of social and sports clubs

 

Remote working is limited as the post requires face-to-face training, visits to study participants and sites, and office-based preparations for visits and assessments and management of confidential documentation on-site.

 

The post is funded for 2 years and is based in the Department of Psychiatry at the Warneford Hospital.

 

You will support the delivery of key research studies, including the SINAPPS2 trial, by recruiting and assessing participants, managing data, and coordinating day-to-day study activities. Working closely with investigators, NHS partners, and mental health services, you will contribute to project planning, data collection and analysis, and the preparation of publications and reports. The role also involves maintaining research documentation and representing the team at external meetings.

 

You will hold a first degree in psychology or another related subject with relevant experience. You will have demonstrable experience of research in NHS mental health services and working experience with patients with severe mental health illness, their families and NHS clinical teams.

 

With a wide range of IT skills and advance use of Excel, you will have demonstrable excellent data management skills including assisting with complex and large data-sets and online surveys.

 

Experience of contributing to research publications and working in a research team would be desirable.

 

Committed to equality and valuing diversity

Our active  Psychiatry People and Culture teams  and initiatives including our  values and behaviours framework,  work to make the Department of Psychiatry as supportive, welcoming and inclusive as possible.

 

You will be required to upload a covering letter/supporting statement, CV and the details of two referees as part of your online application. Please see the University pages on the application process at  https://www.jobs.ox.ac.uk/application-process

 
The closing date for applications is 12:00 midday on 27 May 2026

The Department of Psychiatry is based on the Warneford Hospital site in Oxford – a friendly, welcoming place of work with an international reputation for excellence. The Department has a substantial research programme, with major funding from Medical Research Council (MRC), Wellcome Trust and National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) and provides highly rated medical training in psychiatry.  The Head of Department is Professor Belinda Lennox.

This is an exciting opportunity for a Senior Postdoctoral Researcher to join the Climate Cares group, leading mixed-methods research in climate change and mental health, with a particular focus on lived experience co-production and policy translation.

 

 

As an employer, we genuinely care about our employees’ wellbeing and this is reflected in the range of benefits that we offer 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

•             Membership to a variety of social and sports clubs

 

 

The post is funded for six months and is based in the Department of Psychiatry at the Warneford Hospital.

You will develop research questions and support grant proposals within the context of climate change and mental health research projects, conduct co-produced research with experts by lived experience, analyse detailed and complex qualitative and/or quantitative data from a variety of sources, and generate original ideas by building on existing concepts and developing climate-mental health frameworks underpinned by a range of disciplines

 

You will hold a relevant PhD/DPhil together with post-qualification research experience and will have a strong publication record demonstrating familiarity with current literature, research developments, and methodological approaches within the field. Experience of cross-cultural co-production with people with lived experience of mental health challenges and/or climate-related impacts is desirable

 

Committed to equality and valuing diversity

Our active Psychiatry People and Culture teams and initiatives including our  values and behaviours framework,  work to make the Department of Psychiatry as supportive, welcoming and inclusive as possible.

 

 

You will be required to upload a covering letter/supporting statement, CV and the details of two referees as part of your online application. See the University pages on the application process at https://www.jobs.ox.ac.uk/application-process     

 

The closing date for applications is 2 June 2026.