The post is funded for one year and is based in the Department of Psychiatry at the Warneford Hospital.
You will be responsible for coordinating and managing the project, including overseeing the research database and preparing reports. You will undertake prediction modelling and epidemiological research using population datasets including statistical analyses of the data. You will manage your own academic research and administrative activities. This involves small scale project management, to co‑ordinate multiple aspects of work to meet deadlines.
Qualifications
You will have or be close to the completion of a PhD/DPhil in epidemiology, biostatistics or big data, along with demonstrable experience of working with population registers and large datasets. With proven statistical knowledge and expertise in statistical analysis (including multivariate analysis and data management) as well as experience in relevant software packages, e.g., SPSS/STATA and R, you will have sufficient specialist knowledge in the discipline to work within established research programmes. Experience of independently managing a discrete area of a research project would be desirable.
Diversity and Inclusion
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.
Location
Department of Psychiatry,, Warneford Hospital, Oxford OX3 7JX. 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 the Medical Research Council (MRC), Wellcome Trust and the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) and provides highly rated medical training in psychiatry. The Head of Department is Professor Belinda Lennox. Reporting to Professor Seena Fazel, the post holder is a member of the Oxford Martin Programme on Decarceration and the Forensic Psychiatry research group at the Department of Psychiatry, working independently to carry out risk prediction modelling and epidemiology related to the criminal justice system, sentencing and recidivism.
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 post is available on a flexible hybrid basis – minimum on‑site working 3 days for a full‑time post.
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