Approximately 15% of lung cancers are diagnosed in people who have never smoked. However, there is still little research aimed specifically at addressing the psychosocial and supportive care needs of thig group. The Oxford Institute of Applied Health Research is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified individual as a Post-Doctoral Research Assistant to work with a team at Oxford Brookes University on an exciting research project funded by the Ruth Strauss Foundation aimed at using participatory approaches to codesign intervention(s) to address the unmet psychosocial and supportive care needs of people diagnosed with lung cancer who have never smoked. With the team you will help to conduct and deliver this study which involves organising and delivering a series of online and face-to-face co-design workshops with people with lived experience, healthcare professionals, and other key stakeholders. This study builds on previous research conducted but this group. Findings of this study will be used to develop intervention(s) that can be taken into a larger funded feasibility study to improve psychosocial and supportive care for people with lung cancer who have never smoked and their families. You will have the opportunity to contribute to grant applications for this follow-on research.
This post is part time (0.5 FTE) for a period of ten months (September 2026-June 2025).
Applications are invited from individuals who have experience of qualitative and/or mixed methods psychology, health or social care research, excellent communication and time-management skills and must have completed, or be close to completing, their PhD or have a Masters degree with significant experience.
You will be contributing to the implementation and day-to-day running of the project. You will be working alongside other members of the project team and project collaborators. You will be involved primarily in coordinating the co-design workshops, recruiting participants, and collecting, analysing and evaluating data. The project is supported by national charities and has a multi-disciplinary study advisory group, including academics from other Universities working in this field of research, clinical colleagues, and patient representatives. You will have organisational responsibility for the project, but no direct line management responsibilities.
The ability to manage your own workload and to work as part of a team are essential.
The ideal applicant would have:
* A good degree in a relevant subject area and either close to completing or completed a PhD or a Masters degree with significant experience
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
* Excellent organisational skills
* Previous experience of working within a psychology, health or social care research setting
For further information please contact Zoe Davey on zdavey@brookes.ac.uk
Benefits
As an Oxford Brookes employee, you will enjoy a total of a minimum of 25 days holiday, rising with your service, plus 8 bank holidays and additional university concessionary days (normally 5 per year).
We encourage and support hybrid working where the role allows and ensure that you have the necessary equipment to allow you to work flexibly.
We prioritise the wellbeing of our employees - physically, mentally and financially - and we provide a diverse and comprehensive benefits package to support our team.
In addition, all employees have access to:
* Discounted rates for the university sports and gym facilities
* An on-site nursery (at Headington Campus; waiting lists for some ages).
* Discounted travel options
* TOTUM card discount scheme
* Relocation scheme (for moves over 30 miles, subject to terms of the scheme)
* Training and development opportunities
* A connected community - Brookes have a wide variety of staff networks, which instil a sense of community and offer employees a space for support, guidance and friendship, making Brookes a vibrant and inclusive place to work.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
At Oxford Brookes, inclusivity is one of our five guiding principles: we take positive steps to create an environment in which we celebrate, value and provide equal opportunity to all. We are committed to recruiting from the widest possible pool and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates who embrace our values, regardless of their background.
As a Disability Confident Employer we guarantee to interview any disabled applicant who meets the essential selection criteria.
Please Note: This role will not attract sufficient points to obtain a sponsored Skilled Worker visa under the points based immigration system.
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