Research Assistant in Participatory and Qualitative Methods- ARIADNE

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 research assistant to become a member of the Design Bioethics Lab (DBL) led by Dr Kathryn Francis and Dr David Lyreskog. You will work on the Wellcome Trust funded project ARIADNE – an interdisciplinary research project developing a screening tool to support clinical evaluation for psychosis risk, powered by generative artificial intelligence. You will particularly support the development of a novel research method for identifying and analysing ethical issues in child and adolescent psychosis risk prediction.

What We Offer

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

This role also offers the opportunity for hybrid working

About the Role

The post is funded for 18 months and is based in the Department of Psychiatry at the Warneford Hospital.

You will take a leading role in the day-to-day administration of DBL procedures, including taking and disseminating minutes, making appointments; maintain Gantt charts, website, and digital folders; support research ethics and governance documentation. You will co-manage the NeurOx YPAG for the NEUROSEC team and carry out any PPIE activities in line with PPIE values and procedures, including safeguarding, consent and data protection.

About You

You will hold a first degree in in psychiatry, psychology, bioethics, philosophy or another relevant subject e.g. social sciences. You will have specialist knowledge of co-production approaches and frameworks, particularly those relevant to young people. Master's degree in psychiatry, psychology, bioethics, philosophy or another relevant subject e.g. social sciences is desirable

Diversity

Committed to equality and valuing diversity

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  

The closing date for applications is 16 September 2026.