We are seeking
a research assistant to support the research activities of the Anxiety and Depression in children and Young people (AnDY) Research Clinic - Oxford and a research study on Body-focused Repetitive Behaviours (BFRB). The AnDY Research clinic has been established as a partnership between Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust and Oxford University 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 role is offered on a hybrid basis, with a minimum of three days per week based at the Life and Mind Building (office), and/or Warneford Hospital. About the Role The post is full-time for a fixed term (until 31st August 2026). It is based in the Department of Experimental Psychology and the Department of Psychiatry in Oxford. You will be involved in enabling routine data collected within the clinic to be used for research purposes, by securing relevant permissions, developing relevant protocols and procedures, and supporting the implementation of these procedures, as well as supporting clinical activity. For the BFRB study, you will be supporting writing up research for academic and non-academic audiences. About You You will have a first degree in Psychology, experience of conducting research in BFRBs, have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, experience of developing research procedures and the ability to prepare ethics application and study materials to a high standard. You will have ability to work and liaise with clinical staff and study team members. You will have a good understanding of IT systems, experience with qualitative and quantitative data analysis and of conducting research to protocol. You will also have the ability to manage your own research and administrative activities, including excellent organisational skills and record keeping. An experience of working in clinical settings (ideally NHS) is desirable. Diversity Committed to equality and valuing diversity Our active Psychiatry and initiatives including our, work to make the Department of Psychiatry as supportive, welcoming and inclusive as possible. Application Process