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Vacancies within Department of Psychiatry
There are currently 3 vacancies within Department of Psychiatry:
| Title | Closes | Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Postdoctoral Researcher | May 23, 2025, noon | Research Grade 7: £38,674-£40,855 per annum |
| Clinical Researcher Treatment Resistant Depression | June 6, 2025, noon | Clinical Researcher (New Scale) (E63): £36,616 - £49,909 |
| Senior Researcher; Climate change and child mental health | June 16, 2025, noon | Research Grade 10: £64,228 - £74,191 p.a. (pro rata) |
Postdoctoral Researcher
Closes: May 23, 2025, noon; salary: Research Grade 7: £38,674-£40,855 per annum
<div> <p></p><div>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.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>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.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>The project comprises use of CRISPR-based techniques, AI assisted phenotyping and omics to identify specific transcriptional programs that combat neurodegeneration in iPSC derived neuronal and glial cells.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div><strong>What We Offer</strong></div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>As an employer, we genuinely care about our employees’ wellbeing and this is reflected in the range of benefits that we offer including:</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>•               An excellent contributory pension scheme </div><br> <div>•               38 days annual leave </div><br> <div>•               A comprehensive range of childcare services </div><br> <div>•               Family leave schemes </div><br> <div>•               Cycle loan scheme </div><br> <div>•               Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans </div><br> <div>•               Membership to a variety of social and sports clubs </div><br> <div> <br> <br> </div><br> <div><strong>About the Role</strong></div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>The post is funded for  2 years and is based in the Kavli Institute for Nanoscience Discovery, Dorothy Crowfoot Hodgkin Building (DCHB) Sherrington Rd, Oxford OX1 3QU</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>The post holder will report to the group leader (Professor Noel Buckley), and will be a member of a collaborative research group, including partners in Scripta Therapeutics, and experimental and computational biologists within the Buckley Group. The project will use CRISPR-based techniques and small molecules to manipulate expression of a cohort of transcription factors followed by analysis of their impact on cellular and molecular phenotype of iPSC-derived neurons and glia.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>The work will involve (i) establishment of cultures of iPSC-derived neuronal and glial cells (ii) design of CRISPRa/i strategies to target specific transcription factors (iii) use of high content imaging and AI to phenotype these cultures (iii) use of bulk and single-cell RNAseq to characterise the transcriptional profile of each cell type (iv) work with the computational biology team to transfer this information into a AI algorithm that can distinguish neurodegenerative and neuroprotective phenotypes (v) work with colleagues in Scripta Therapeutics to develop this knowledge into a screen to identify novel therapeutics.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div><strong>About You</strong></div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>•                     Have, or be close to the completion of PhD/DPhil, in molecular or cell biology or neuroscience or a relevant area together with relevant experience.</div><br> <div>•                     Experience in molecular biology, including vector design and construction including CRISPR-based technologies</div><br> <div>•                     Experience in mammalian cell culture and analysis of molecular and cellular phenotypes</div><br> <div>•                     Be a self-starter, able to use initiative, with an ability to manage own project and trouble shoot technical hurdles</div><br> <div>•                     Experience in working among multidisciplinary teams</div><br> <div>•                     Previous experience of contributing to publications/presentations</div><br> <div>•                     Excellent communication skills, including the ability to write for publication, present research proposals and results, and represent the research group at meetings</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div><strong>Diversity</strong></div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>Committed to equality and valuing diversity</div><br> <div>Our active Psychiatry People and Culture teams  and initiatives work to make the Department of Psychiatry as supportive, welcoming and inclusive as possible. </div><br> <div> </div><br> <div><strong>Application Process</strong></div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>You will be required to upload a covering letter/supporting statement, CV and the details of two referees as part of your online application.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>The closing date for applications is 12.00 midday  <strong>Friday 23rd May.</strong></div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>Interviews will take place during week commencing 9 June and will be <strong>face to face.</strong></div> </div>Clinical Researcher Treatment Resistant Depression
Closes: June 6, 2025, noon; salary: Clinical Researcher (New Scale) (E63): £36,616 - £49,909
<div> <p></p><div>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.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>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.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>We are recruiting a Clinical Researcher to work in a research focused treatment resistant depression clinic in Oxford. This is an exciting opportunity to develop skills in clinical management of mood disorders while getting academic experience and/or establishing an academic career.  This post will suit a medical doctor specialising in psychiatry or a staff grade psychiatrist</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div><strong>What We Offer</strong></div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>As an employer, we genuinely care about our employees’ wellbeing and this is reflected in the range of benefits that we offer including:</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>•               An excellent contributory pension scheme</div><br> <div>•               38 days annual leave</div><br> <div>•               A comprehensive range of childcare services</div><br> <div>•               Family leave schemes</div><br> <div>•               Cycle loan scheme</div><br> <div>•               Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans</div><br> <div>•               Membership to a variety of social and sports clubs </div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>The post is full-time however consideration would be given to candidates wishing to work part-time on a pro rata basis (minimum 80% FTE).</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div><strong>About the Role</strong></div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>The post is funded until 31 January 2028 and is based in the Department of Psychiatry at the Warneford Hospital.  </div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>The post will involve the assessment of patients with depression recruited from the general community and via referral from both primary and secondary care, the clinical management of patients recruited to both academic and industry sponsored studies, and collaboration with clinical and academic colleagues locally and in academic centres throughout the UK. The post will include the opportunity to work with experts in depression, learn about clinical management of patients with depression (their assessment, treatment) and to participate in clinical teaching sessions appropriate to the professional level.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div><strong>About You</strong></div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>This is a clinical post and you must be medically qualified. For the duration of this University academic post, you will maintain an honorary contract with Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust and for this, you will need to maintain registration with the GMC with a licence to practise. Clinic activity will be undertaken within the governance of the Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust.</div><br> <div>Experience of working with individuals with mental health disorders, particularly mood disorders is essential as is a strong interest in clinical research.  Research experience in mental health and experience authoring research publications would be desirable.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div><strong>Diversity</strong></div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>Committed to equality and valuing diversity</div><br> <div>Our active  <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.psych.ox.ac.uk/about/people-culture">Psychiatry People and Culture</a> teams  and initiatives work to make the Department of Psychiatry as supportive, welcoming and inclusive as possible. </div><br> <div> <br> <br> </div><br> <div><strong>Application Process</strong></div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>You will be required to upload a covering letter/supporting statement, CV and the details of two referees as part of your online application.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>The closing date for applications is midday on 6 June 2025. </div><br> <div> </div> </div>Senior Researcher; Climate change and child mental health
Closes: June 16, 2025, noon; salary: Research Grade 10: £64,228 - £74,191 p.a. (pro rata)
<div> <p></p><div><strong>Senior Researcher; Climate change and child mental health  </strong></div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>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.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>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.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>In association with Reuben College, we are seeking an outstanding Senior Researcher to establish a programme of research and lead pioneering work on the mental health impacts of climate change on children and adolescents. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a rapidly emerging field with profound implications for global public health, social justice and child development.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div><strong>What We Offer </strong></div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>As an employer, we genuinely care about our employees’ wellbeing and this is reflected in the range of benefits that we offer including: </div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>•               An excellent contributory pension scheme </div><br> <div>•               38 days annual leave </div><br> <div>•               A comprehensive range of childcare services </div><br> <div>•               Family leave schemes </div><br> <div>•               Cycle loan scheme </div><br> <div>•               Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans </div><br> <div>•               Membership to a variety of social and sports clubs </div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>We recognise the importance of flexibility in supporting work-life balance and professional commitments. While we expect the appointed individual to be an integral part of the Child and Adolescent Psychiatry team and to be primarily based on-site to facilitate collaboration, departmental engagement, and team integration, we are open to flexible working arrangements where appropriate </div><br> <div> </div><br> <div><strong>About the Role </strong></div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>The post is open ended and is based in the Department of Psychiatry at the Warneford Hospital.  </div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>You will play a strategic role in shaping the department’s research agenda in this field, examining both direct (e.g. trauma, displacement) and indirect (e.g. eco-anxiety, climate-related stressors) of climate change on child mental health. You will have the opportunity to develop intervention strategies to improve mental health, particularly in low-resource settings, and translate research into actionable policy recommendations.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>The post will be held in association with Reuben College, and the successful candidate will be appointed to a coterminous Official Fellowship at Reuben College for an initial 5-year period, with renewal dependent on satisfactory performance in college duties. As a Fellow,  you will participate in the governance, intellectual life and interdisciplinary activities of this graduate College.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>This post  presents an exceptional opportunity to establish a foundational research program in an urgent and expanding field.  You will contribute to global efforts to mitigate the mental health consequences of climate change and develop evidence-based solutions that improve the mental health of future generations.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div><strong>About You </strong></div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>You will have a PhD or equivalent in clinical or experimental psychology, psychiatry, public health, sociology or relevant discipline. With a strong track record of securing competitive research funding and publishing influential research, you will have a clear vision for how to develop and expand the field of climate change and child mental health, both within Oxford and internationally.   </div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>Expertise in psychosocial intervention development and research within low-resource or displaced populations would be desirable as would experience leading interdisciplinary research in child and adolescent mental health, trauma, or anxiety or other relevant field, and demonstrated ability to also engage with policymakers, NGOs, and international organizations to drive meaningful change. </div><br> <div>     </div><br> <div><strong>Diversity </strong></div><br> <div>Committed to equality and valuing diversity</div><br> <div>Our active Psychiatry People and Culture teams  and initiatives work to make the Department of Psychiatry as supportive, welcoming and inclusive as possible. </div><br> <div> </div><br> <div><strong>Application Process</strong></div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>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</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>The closing date for applications is 16 June 2025. </div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>Interviews will take place during week commencing 30 June 2025 and will be face to face.</div> </div>