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_________________________________________________________________________ Summary Job title Postdoctoral Researcher: The Oxford Psychological Interventions for Children and adolescents (TOPIC) Division Medical Sciences Department Psychiatry Location Department of Experimental Psychology, Anna Watts Building, Radcliffe Observatory Quarter, Oxford Grade and salary Grade 7 (£36,024- £40,521 per annum) Hours Full time Contract type Fixed-term (funded for 12 months) Reporting to Dr Tessa Reardon Vacancy reference 170587 Additional information The role We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Postdoctoral Researcher to join an exciting National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) funded project that focuses on implementing a novel ‘identification-tointervention’ approach for anxiety problems through primary schools. We have worked with families and school staff to develop procedures for using a short screening questionnaire to identify children with anxiety problems, sharing outcomes from screening with families, and offering and providing parents with online and telephone support. We are now evaluating these ‘identification-to-intervention’ procedures in a large trial to find out if this approach reduces child anxiety problems. Beyond the trial, ‘Mental Health Support Teams’ (MHSTs) seem ideal teams to work with schools to deliver our ‘identification-tointervention’ approach, but aspects of the MHSTs and how they work with schools differ from the research context. This means we will need to make some changes to our procedures to help make sure they work well when delivered through MHSTs. This new project will use 1) informal consultations and qualitative interviews/focus groups with MHST staff, school staff and parents/carers to identify key barriers to delivery and possible ways to address these barriers, and 2) a co-production approach to produce adapted materials and resources for MHSTs to implement the ‘identificationto-intervention’ approach. The postholder will lead stakeholder consultations, participant recruitment, interviews/focus groups, qualitative analysis, and co-production meetings. The postholder will work closely with study investigators and will collaborate with a range of people including school and parent representatives and a designer to produce materials. Responsibilities • Manage, lead and monitor project activities, including stakeholder consultation, participant recruitment, qualitative data collection, qualitative analysis, co-production of materials and resources • Work closely with study investigators and a range of collaborators to enable successful delivery of the project • Provide day-to-day support and management for the project research assistant • Contribute to the design of project materials, protocols and applications for regulatory approval • Manage own academic research and administrative activities. This involves project management, to coordinate multiple aspects of work to meet deadlines • Adapt existing and develop new research methodologies and materials • Prepare working theories and analyse qualitative data from a variety of sources, reviewing and refining theories as appropriate • Contribute ideas for new research projects, and develop ideas for generating research income • Collaborate in the preparation of research publications and outputs • Present papers at conferences or public meetings • Represent the research team at external meetings/seminars • Carry out collaborative projects with internal and external colleagues, and partner institutions and research groups Selection criteria Essential selection criteria • • • • • • • • • Hold or be close to completion of a relevant PhD/DPhil, together with relevant experience Possess sufficient specialist knowledge of child mental health, qualitative methods, and co-production methods Previous experience of using qualitative methods in psychological research Ability to manage own academic research and associated activities Previous experience of contributing to publications/presentations Ability to contribute ideas for new research projects and research income generation Ability to help prepare ethics applications and project materials to a high standard Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate with a range of participant groups and collaborators, write for publication, present research proposals and results, and represent the research group at meetings Ability to travel for recruitment and data collection activities, and flexibility to work some irregular hours occasionally to fit with participant availability. Postdoctoral Researcher: The Oxford Psychological Interventions for Children and adolescents (TOPIC) 170587 2 Desirable selection criteria • • • • Experience of mental health research in schools Experience of Template Analysis Experience/knowledge of implementation science Experience of supervising junior staff or students . Pre-employment screening Standard checks If you are offered the post, the offer will be subject to standard pre-employment checks. You will be asked to provide: proof of your right-to-work in the UK; proof of your identity; and (if we haven’t done so already) we will contact the referees you have nominated. You will also be asked to complete a health declaration so that you can tell us about any health conditions or disabilities for which you may need us to make appropriate adjustments. Please read the candidate notes on the University’s pre-employment screening procedures at: https://www.jobs.ox.ac.uk/pre-employment-checks Additional security pre-employment checks This job includes duties that will require additional security pre-employment checks: • A satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check due to regulated activity involving children About the University of Oxford Welcome to the University of Oxford. We aim to lead the world in research and education for the benefit of society both in the UK and globally. Oxford’s researchers engage with academic, commercial and cultural partners across the world to stimulate high-quality research and enable innovation through a broad range of social, policy and economic impacts. We believe our strengths lie both in empowering individuals and teams to address fundamental questions of global significance, while providing all our staff with a welcoming and inclusive workplace that enables everyone to develop and do their best work. Recognising that diversity is our strength, vital for innovation and creativity, we aspire to build a truly diverse community which values and respects every individual’s unique contribution. While we have long traditions of scholarship, we are also forward-looking, creative and cutting-edge. Oxford is one of Europe's most entrepreneurial universities and we rank first in the UK for university spin-outs, and in recent years we have spun out 15-20 new companies every year. We are also recognised as leaders in support for social enterprise. Join us and you will find a unique, democratic and international community, a great range of staff benefits and access to a vibrant array of cultural activities in the beautiful city of Oxford. For more information, please visit www.ox.ac.uk/about/organisation. Department of Psychiatry The Department of Psychiatry based on the Warneford Hospital site in Oxford has an international reputation for excellence. The Head of Department is Professor Belinda Lennox. 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. There are approximately 220 Postdoctoral Researcher: The Oxford Psychological Interventions for Children and adolescents (TOPIC) 170587 3 staff including 33 principal investigators leading research groups investigating applying a wide range of approaches from translational neuroscience, experimental medicine, epidemiology, clinical trials and health services research to developmental disorders, mood disorders, cognitive disorders and self-harm and suicide. There are strong links with other departments and institutes both within and outside Oxford: these links ensure that we can apply the best scientific methods to psychiatric and cognitive disorders. The Department has an annual turnover approaching £10 million with more than 130 research grants. For more information please visit: http://www.psych.ox.ac.uk The Department of Psychiatry holds a silver Athena Swan award to recognise advancement of gender equality: representation, progression and success for all. Medical Sciences Division For more information please visit: https://www.medsci.ox.ac.uk/ How to apply Applications are made through our online recruitment portal. Information about how to apply is available on our Jobs website https://www.jobs.ox.ac.uk/how-to-apply. Your application will be judged solely on the basis of how you demonstrate that you meet the selection criteria stated in the job description. As part of your application you will be asked to provide details of two referees and indicate whether we can contact them now. You will be asked to upload a CV and a supporting statement. The supporting statement must explain how you meet each of the selection criteria for the post using examples of your skills and experience. This may include experience gained in employment, education, or during career breaks (such as time out to care for dependants) Please upload all documents as PDF files with your name and the document type in the filename. All applications must be received by midday UK time on the closing date stated in the online advertisement. Information for priority candidates A priority candidate is a University employee who is seeking redeployment because they have been advised that they are at risk of redundancy, or on grounds of ill-health/disability. Priority candidates are issued with a redeployment letter by their employing department(s). If you are a priority candidate, please ensure that you attach your redeployment letter to your application (or email it to the contact address on the advert if the application form used for the vacancy does not allow attachments). If you need help Application FAQs, including technical troubleshooting advice is available at: https://staff.web.ox.ac.uk/recruitment-support-faqs Non-technical questions about this job should be addressed to the recruiting department directly at: vacancies@psych.ox.ac.uk To return to the online application at any stage, please go to: www.recruit.ox.ac.uk. Please note that you will receive an automated email from our online recruitment portal to confirm receipt of your application. Please check your spam/junk mail if you do not receive this email. Postdoctoral Researcher: The Oxford Psychological Interventions for Children and adolescents (TOPIC) 170587 4 Important information for candidates Data Privacy Please note that any personal data submitted to the University as part of the job application process will be processed in accordance with the GDPR and related UK data protection legislation. For further information, please see the University’s Privacy Notice for Job Applicants at: https://compliance.admin.ox.ac.uk/job-applicant-privacypolicy. The University’s Policy on Data Protection is available at: https://compliance.admin.ox.ac.uk/dataprotection-policy. The University’s policy on retirement The University operates an Employer Justified Retirement Age (EJRA) for very senior research posts at grade RSIV/D35 and clinical equivalents E62 and E82, which with effect from 1 October 2023 will be 30 September before the 70th birthday. The justification for this is explained at: https://hr.admin.ox.ac.uk/the-ejra. For existing employees on these grades, any employment beyond the retirement age is subject to approval through the procedures: https://hr.admin.ox.ac.uk/the-ejra. There is no normal or fixed age at which staff in posts at other grades have to retire. Staff at these grades may elect to retire in accordance with the rules of the applicable pension scheme, as may be amended from time to time. Equality of opportunity Entry into employment with the University and progression within employment will be determined only by personal merit and the application of criteria which are related to the duties of each particular post and the relevant salary structure. In all cases, ability to perform the job will be the primary consideration. No applicant or member of staff shall be discriminated against because of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. Postdoctoral Researcher: The Oxford Psychological Interventions for Children and adolescents (TOPIC) 170587 5 Benefits of working at the University Employee benefits University employees enjoy 38 days’ paid holiday, generous pension schemes, travel discounts, and a variety of professional development opportunities. Our range of other employee benefits and discounts also includes free entry to the Botanic Gardens and University colleges, and discounts at University museums. See https://hr.admin.ox.ac.uk/staff-benefits University Club and sports facilities Membership of the University Club is free for all University staff. The University Club offers social, sporting, and hospitality facilities. Staff can also use the University Sports Centre on Iffley Road at discounted rates, including a fitness centre, powerlifting room, and swimming pool. See www.club.ox.ac.uk and https://www.sport.ox.ac.uk/. Information for staff new to Oxford If you are relocating to Oxfordshire from overseas or elsewhere in the UK, the University's Welcome Service website includes practical information about settling in the area, including advice on relocation, accommodation, and local schools. See https://welcome.ox.ac.uk/ There is also a visa loan scheme to cover the costs of UK visa applications for staff and their dependents. See https://staffimmigration.admin.ox.ac.uk/visa-loan-scheme Family-friendly benefits With one of the most generous family leave schemes in the Higher Education sector, and a range of flexible working options, Oxford aims to be a family-friendly employer. We also subscribe to the Work+Family Space, a service that provides practical advice and support for employees who have caring responsibilities. The service offers a free telephone advice line, and the ability to book emergency back-up care for children, adult dependents and elderly relatives. See https://hr.admin.ox.ac.uk/my-family-care Childcare The University has excellent childcare services, including five University nurseries as well as University-supported places at many other private nurseries. For full details, including how to apply and the costs, see https://childcare.admin.ox.ac.uk/ Disabled staff We are committed to supporting members of staff with disabilities or long-term health conditions. For further details, including information about how to make contact, in confidence, with the University’s Staff Disability Advisor, see https://edu.admin.ox.ac.uk/disability-support Staff networks The University has a number of staff networks including the Oxford Research Staff Society, BME staff network, LGBT+ staff network and a disabled staff network. You can find more information at https://edu.admin.ox.ac.uk/networks The University of Oxford Newcomers' Club The University of Oxford Newcomers' Club is an organisation run by volunteers that aims to assist the partners of new staff settle into Oxford, and provides them with an opportunity to meet people and make connections in the local area. See www.newcomers.ox.ac.uk. Postdoctoral Researcher: The Oxford Psychological Interventions for Children and adolescents (TOPIC) 170587 6
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Applications are invited for a Postdoctoral Researcher post on an exciting National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) funded project that focuses on implementing a novel ‘identification-to-intervention’ approach for anxiety problems through primary schools. The post is based in the Department of Experimental Psychology in the Radcliffe Observatory Quarter in Oxford. The post is full-time. The post is for a fixed term (12 months). The team are currently running a large trial to evaluate procedures for screening for anxiety problems in primary schools and providing parents with online and telephone support. If the trial shows this is an effective approach, our hope is that Mental Health Support Teams could work with schools to implement the ‘identification-to-intervention’ approach in routine practice. This new project will use qualitative and co-production methods to identify adaptations we need to make to our ‘identification-to-intervention’ procedures and create materials and resources for delivery through Mental Health Support Teams. You will lead stakeholder consultations, participant recruitment, interviews/focus groups, qualitative analysis, and co-production meetings. The post will involve working closely with study investigators and a range of collaborators, including school and parent representatives. You will hold or be close to completion of a relevant PhD/DPhil together with some relevant experience. You will have specialist knowledge of child mental health, qualitative methods and co-production methods and experience using qualitative methods in psychological research. Excellent communication skills are essential, including the ability to communicate with a range of groups, represent the team at meetings, and write for publication. The role will require some travel in England for recruitment and data collection activities and there may be times when it is necessary to work some irregular hours. You will be required to upload a supporting statement and a CV as part of your application. The closing date for the post is midday on 23rd February 2024.
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