Research Assistant; Prediction modelling for mental health outcomes in adolescents

Department of Psychiatry, University of Oxford, 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 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.

This is an exciting opportunity to join Professor Seena Fazel’s research team and contribute to a BRC-funded data science programme investigating risk factors and developing new prognostic models for adverse outcomes in neuropsychiatric conditions, including epilepsy and traumatic brain injury.
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 also offers the opportunity for hybrid working
  About the Role

  The post is funded until 31 March 2027 and is based in the Department of Psychiatry at the Warneford Hospital.

  You will work with the Biobank team to clarify potential data fields and create dataset, gather, analyse, and present data statistically to develop a prediction model, and manage own research and administrative activities. You will undertake comprehensive and systematic literature reviews, contribute to research publications, and share research findings with colleagues in partner institutions and research groups
  About You

  You will hold a first degree in science, psychology or biostatistics, together with some relevant experience. You will experience of working with electronic health records You will have experience of epidemiological analyses using large datasets. Masters’ Degree in Research or Epidemiology or Biostatistics is desirable.
  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.
  Application Process

  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

  The closing date for applications is 3 September 2026.

  Contact Person : HR Administrator Vacancy ID : 188318

  Contact Phone : Closing Date & Time : 03-Sep-2026 12:00

  Pay Scale : STANDARD GRADE 6 Contact Email :

  Salary (£) : £35681-£39424 per annum