Departments of Psychiatry and Experimental Psychology, Life and Mind Building, South Parks Road Oxford 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 Oxford Centre for Emerging Minds Research is a newly funded research centre to conduct world class research that contributes to a world where differences between children and young people are understood and accepted, strengths are capitalised on, and mental health difficulties are prevented or addressed early in life. The Research Statistician will work on several projects within the Centre and have opportunities for teaching and student supervision. 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 About the Role The post is funded to 30 September 2030 and is based in the Department of Experimental Psychology, Life and Mind Building. The post is full time; however consideration would be given to candidates wishing to work part-time (minimum 80% FTE) on a pro rata basis. The post is available on a flexible hybrid basis. The minimum on-site time is 3 days/week for a full-time post. About You You will have or be close to completion of a PhD/DPhil/hold a Master’s degree in statistics or a related quantitative discipline. With substantial research experience in applied statistics, you will have strong analysis skills and the ability to communicate complex statistical concepts and procedures in ways that are understandable to broad audiences (including less experienced colleagues and lived experience representatives). Experience of conducting statistical analyses in the field of child development and/or mental health would be desirable as would experience of independently managing a discrete area of a research project Diversity Committed to equality and valuing diversity Our active teams and initiatives including our framework, work to make the Department of Psychiatry as supportive, welcoming and inclusive as possible. Application Process