About this role
The University of Oxford is a stimulating work environment with 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). The Head of Department is Professor Belinda Lennox.
This is an exciting opportunity for a research assistant to contribute to the evaluation and implementation of the Brain Story, as well as the national development and delivery of training to professionals and community members. The Brain Story aims to share the well-established science of brain development—explaining how early experiences shape lifelong health, behaviour, and resilience – with everyone in our community
About the Role
The post is fixed-term for 2 years and is based in the Department of Psychiatry at the Warneford Hospital.
You will manage your own research and administrative activities relating to the Oxford Brain Story programme, within guidelines provided by senior colleagues You will deliver Oxford Brain Story training sessions and presentations to a wide range of professional and community audiences.
About You
You will hold a first degree in Psychology, Neuroscience or a related discipline. You will also possess excellent data analysis skills, strong interpersonal and communication skills. A completed Step 1 and Step 2 Brain Story training and/or Brain Story Certification Course 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. Please see the University pages on the application process at https://www.jobs.ox.ac.uk/application-process
The closing date for applications is 19 June 2026