Research Assistant (Ann McPherson Fellowship)

The University of Oxford is offering an excellent opportunity for a highly
motivated and enthusiastic Research Assistant, with a masters or undergraduate
social science degree, who is interested in developing a career in qualitative
health and social care research. It is intended that the position will allow
the post-holder to gain an in-depth understanding of qualitative health
research through working within an established and successful research group
(led by Professor Sue Ziebland and Professor Catherine Pope). Please see our
website for further information about the group:
https://www.phc.ox.ac.uk/research/health_experiences, and also an article
about previous fellowship holders https://www.phc.ox.ac.uk/about/staff-
stories/herg2019s-pre-doctoral-research-fellowships-what-are-our-ann-
mcpherson-fellows-doing-now.





The post-holder will be provided with training to develop their research
skills and experience as they work as a research assistant across a range of
qualitative projects and tasks. The ideal candidate would demonstrate an
interest in pursuing a doctorate as a subsequent career step. The position is
not suitable for researchers who already hold a doctorate.





You will hold a good first degree in a relevant social science subject and
preferably have recently completed an MSc. You will also have a proven
interest in qualitative health and social care research and good knowledge of
qualitative research methods.





You will be based in Radcliffe Primary Care on the Radcliffe Observatory
Quarter in Oxford and report to the MS&HERG Operations Manager, Dr Angela
Martin. Once established in the role, there may be the opportunity for
occasional remote working by arrangement.





There will be an opportunity to find out more about the post from Professor
Sue Ziebland, who will hold a one-hour session via Zoom on Monday 9 June 2025.
Please register for this by contacting elizabeth.woolliams@phc.ox.ac.uk.





The post is full-time for one year and funded by Oxford Qualitative Courses.





For further information or discuss the post please contact Dr Angela Martin
(angela.martin@phc.ox.ac.uk).





“Committed to equality and valuing diversity”





Applications for this vacancy are to be made online and you will be required
to upload a CV and Supporting Statement as part of your online application.
The Supporting Statement should include a cover letter and should also clearly
describe how you meet each of the selection criteria listed in the job
description. Click here for information and advice on writing an effective
Supporting Statement. **Please do not attach any manuscripts, papers,
transcripts, mark sheets or certificates as these will not be considered as
part of your application.**





The closing date for applications is **12:00** **noon on Wednesday 25 June
2025.**





Interviews are expected to be held on Monday 21 July 2025.