Research Administrator: NEUROSEC Team

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.

We are looking for a highly motivated and flexible person to carry out an administration co-ordination role in a busy Neuroscience, Ethics and Society (NEUROSEC) Group, led by Professor Ilina Singh, Principal Investigator (PI).

The post is full-time however consideration would be given to candidates wishing to work part-time on a pro rata basis (minimum 80% FTE).

The post is available on a flexible hybrid basis only if taking up a full-time post. In this case, the minimum time on-site in the office is 4 days/week. The postholder must be in the office on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.

About the Role

The post is funded for 2 years (with the possibility of an extension) and is based in the Department of Psychiatry at the Warneford Hospital.  

You will take a central role in Team administration, showing initiative and providing proactive support to the PI, project managers and research staff. You will assist with administration on all general Team infrastructure concerns, such as office space and office practices, Team meetings and induction processes. You will take on the essential job of maintaining project records, overseeing project budgets, coordinating Team digital folders and supporting project reports to funders. This role involves liaising with individuals with a wide range of backgrounds including academics, researchers, clinicians, NHS and charity organisations, members of the public with lived experience, young people, and the Department administrative team. You will deal with a wide range of matters, sometimes of a confidential nature.

About You

You will be educated to degree standard or with equivalent professional experience, and have demonstrable experience of providing a high level of customer service through managing administrative processes. With excellent organisational and computer skills, you will have a high standard of numeracy, the ability to manage finances.  Experience in maintaining web pages would be desirable as would as would experience of using financial information systems (e.g. Oracle Financials).  

Diversity

Committed to equality and valuing diversity

Our active Psychiatry People and Culture teams  and initiatives 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.  See the University pages on the application process at https://www.jobs.ox.ac.uk/application-process

The closing date for applications is 12:00 midday on 18 March 2025

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