About this role
Location: Department of Psychiatry, Warneford Hospital, Oxford OX3 7JX
The University of Oxford is a stimulating work environment, which enjoys an international reputation as a world-class centre of excellence. Our research plays a key role in tackling many global challenges, from reducing our carbon emissions to developing vaccines during a pandemic.
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 Clinical Research Fellow to contribute to cutting-edge research at the intersection of clinical psychiatry and artificial intelligence, with the goal of improving access to early intervention services and transforming preventive mental health care
About the Role
The post is funded for a year and is based in the Department of Psychiatry at the Warneford Hospital.
You will conduct structured, semi-structured CHR-P clinical interviews. You will oversee and ensure safety during AI-assisted (ARIADNE-led) interviews. You will produce high-quality clinical summary reports following assessments.
About You
You will have a medical degree (MBBS MD or equivalent) with full GMC registration and strong knowledge of Good Clinical Practice. You will have demonstrable experience working with individuals with clinical populations in mental health settings. You will have excellent communication skills Demonstrable experience working with individuals with clinical populations in mental health settings. Experience working in early intervention or CHR-P services would be desirable.
Diversity
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.
Application Process
You will be required to upload a covering letter/supporting statement, CV and the details of two referees as part of your online application (via the 'Apply' button above).
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 16 October 2026.