The Department of Experimental Psychology at the University of Oxford, under the headship of Professor Matthew Rushworth, includes over 30 research groups with upwards of 400 undergraduates, graduate students and researchers. Key areas of research include Behavioural Neuroscience, Developmental Psychology, Perception and Cognition, Social Psychology, and Psychological and Brain Health.

 

Experimental Psychology moved to the new, purpose-built Life and Mind Building  in 2025, providing an exciting opportunity to be part of the team involved in the new shared space.

 

As Deputy Head of Administration and Finance, you will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the finance and research administration teams, as well as full authority to deputise for the Head of Administration and Finance (HAF) in their absence, combining operational and strategic duties.

 

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

 

•               The opportunity for hybrid working

•               An excellent contributory pension scheme

•               38 days annual leave

•               A comprehensive range of childcare services

•               Family leave schemes

•               Cycle loan scheme and Green commute initiatives

•               Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans

•               Membership to a variety of social and sports clubs

 

With the recent move to the Life and Mind Building, this is an exciting development opportunity for applicants wishing to further develop their career in University administration. Reporting directly to the Head of Finance and Administration, you will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the finance and research administration teams but will be able to develop a broad knowledge of all aspects of administration in a research setting.

 

Your key responsibilities will be taking the lead with the preparation of the Department’s budget and longer-term forecasts. You will also be undertaking analysis as required and make recommendations on financial strategy to inform decision-making in the Department.

 

You will also deputise for the HAF, covering any aspect of their role, which will include strategic and operational aspects of finance, administration, HR including case work, people management, and business planning.

 

To be successful in this exciting role, you will need to have significant experience in financial management and working knowledge of the scientific grant system and the major funding bodies in the research funding sector.  Proven experience in preparing financial reports, budgets, forecasts and monitoring budgets is essential.

 

You will be an expert problem solver with the ability to maintain a flexible and collaborative approach, and a high level of diplomacy at all times.

 

Strong team leadership and people-management skills are also required, along with the ability to work pro-actively and independently. The ability to organise, prioritise and delegate effectively will be key to your success in this multi-faceted role.

 

You will be required to upload a covering letter/supporting statement detailing how you  meet the criteria, CV and the details of two referees as part of your online application.

 

The closing date for applications is 12 midday on Wednesday 22 April 2026.  Interviews will take place on Thursday 14th May 2026 and will be face to face.

 

The postholder will work closely with Professor Anke Ehlers and the Oxford Center for Anxiety Disorders and Trama team on research evaluations of psychological treatments for posttraumatic stress disorder and social anxiety disorder, including therapist-assisted internet-delivered cognitive therapies and their roll-out into the NHS.

 

The successful applicant will assist in the administration of clinical trials of psychological treatments for posttraumatic stress disorder and social anxiety disorder, liaise with trial therapists and participants, edit training materials for a therapist training website and online therapy modules, liase with web developers and users of the internet-delivered therapies, interview participants, and assist with data entry and analysis.

 

This role is fixed term until 31 March 2028, and is full-time (37.5 hours per week). Part-time will be considered, with a minimum of 0.8 FTE.

 

Applicants should have excellent organisational and interpersonal skills, good understanding of computers and software, knowledge of statistics and experimental design. Prior experience of working with people with PTSD and/or social anxiety disorder is desirable.

 

Applications for this vacancy are to be made online. You will be required to upload a supporting statement and CV as part of your online application. To apply for this role and for further details, including the job description and selection criteria, please clink on the link below:

 

The closing date for applications is midday on 4th May 2026 and only applications received by this date will be considered.

 

 

This role is permanent, full-time (36.5 hours per week). Part-time will be considered, with a minimum of 0.8 FTE.  The role is based within the Life and Mind Building with flexibility to work from home for up to 40% of time once established in post.

 

Reporting to the Head of HR, you will be responsible for the day-to-day aspects of a broad range of recruitment and HR administration as well as providing administrative support to HR colleagues. The role is busy and varied and will include liaison with employees, managers, applicants and visitors to the Department.   For the right candidate, there will be opportunities for personal and professional development.

 

The Department of Experimental Psychology is a large, internationally recognised department with a high volume of academic activity and a fast-paced, research-driven culture. The department has recently moved to its new home in The Life and Mind building. This exciting development provides exceptional research and teaching facilities along with space for public engagement and outreach. It also offers renewed commitment to work across disciplinary boundaries to further knowledge across the psychological and biological sciences and to solve major global challenges.

 

You will have experience of working in an HR or recruitment team and will be confident using our HR system, People XD. You will also have excellent administrative skills as well as well as the ability to prioritise your workload and produce accurate and detailed work within deadlines. The ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team, to build effecting working relationship with colleagues and to handle confidential information appropriately are also essential for this role.

 

 

Applications for this vacancy are to be made online. You will be required to upload a supporting statement addressing the selection criteria, your CV, and the contact details of two referees as part of your application.  The supporting statement should include a cover letter and should also clearly describe how you meet each of the selection criteria listed in the job description. Click here for information and advice on writing an effective supporting statement. Your application will not be processed if you do not include both a CV and a supporting statement.

 

The closing date for applications is midday on 24 April 2026 and only applications received by this date will be considered. It is anticipated that interviews will be held on 12 May 2026.

 
 

 

The post holder will work to support the project on activities which include supporting recruitment, data collection and analysis for qualitative and quantitative studies. They will also contribute to research publications and presentations, and help to run Patient and Public Involvement (PPI) groups and other participatory projects.

 

The role is fixed term to 31 January 2028, and available from 3 August 2026. It is a full-time role, working 37.5 hours per week.  However, consideration will be given to part-time working (minimum of 0.6 FTE, 22.5 hours per week).

 

About the department 

The Department of Experimental Psychology is a large, internationally recognised department with a high volume of academic activity and a fast-paced, research-driven culture. The department has recently moved to its new home in The Life and Mind building. This exciting development provides exceptional research and teaching facilities along with space for public engagement and outreach. It also offers renewed commitment to work across disciplinary boundaries to further knowledge across the psychological and biological sciences and to solve major global challenges. 

 

About you 

The successful candidate will hold an undergraduate degree in Psychology or a related discipline, together with some relevant experience (e.g. with clinical populations, with children and young people). They will also have experience of undertaking research using qualitative methodology along with specialist knowledge of OCD and related problems, or child and adolescent mental health, or co-production/participatory research to work within established research programmes. Excellent communication and organisation skills with good attention to detail are required, alongside being able to develop good working relationships within a team.

 

Applications for this vacancy are to be made online. You will be required to upload a supporting statement addressing the selection criteria, your CV, and the contact details of two referees as part of your application.   Your application will not be processed if you do not include both a CV and a supporting statement.

 

The closing date for applications is midday on Monday 27th April 2026 and only applications received by this date will be considered.  

 

The University of Oxford is committed to equal opportunity, and to being an inclusive institution where everyone belongs and is supported to succeed. We recognise how the diversity of our community enriches our ability to deliver on our academic mission. We welcome applications from individuals from all backgrounds, including those under-represented within higher education. No applicant or members of staff shall be unlawfully discriminated against on the basis of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.