Live Well Postdoctoral Researcher (Social & Commercial Determinants of Health) NIHR ARC Thames Valley
University of Oxford, United Kingdom
- Institution
- University of Oxford
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Position type
- Postdoc
- Subject area
- Medicine & Health
- Salary
- GBP 49119.00–58265.00 YEAR
- Location
- Oxford, England, United Kingdom
- Funding
- Fully funded position
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About this position
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 Postdoctoral Researcher to join the TV ARC programme under the Live Well theme which addresses Social and Commercial Determinants of Health. Our work is organised across three thematic areas- Start Well, Live Well, Age Well- along with five cross cutting themes: digital; health tech and data; community, social, and home care; knowledge mobilisation, implementation, and partnerships; research inclusion and health inequalities; planning and delivering social care.
About the Role
The post is funded for 48 months and is based in the Department of Psychiatry at the Warneford Hospital.
You will develop research questions within the livewell theme, conduct individual research, analysing detailed and complex qualitative and/or quantitative data from a variety of sources, and generate original ideas by building on existing concepts, demonstrating independence and high-level expertise as part of the ARC. You will lead in research implementation, including study setup; recruitment; consent processes; data collection, monitoring and analysis; and publication, working closely with the senior research team
About You
You will hold a relevant Ph.D/D.Phil with post-qualification research experience. You will have a strong publication record and familiarity with the existing literature and research in the field. Experience of supervising research internships or other student activity is 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 11 November 2026.
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