Research Assistant – Brain Story Part-time

Research Assistant – Brain Story

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.

What We Offer

• 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

The post is available on a flexible hybrid basis.

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.