Database Manager and Research Assistant: Centre for Suicide Research

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.

The Centre for Suicide Research at Oxford University Department of Psychiatry led by Professor Seena Fazel collects self-harm data from Oxford, and contributes to the multi-centre of self-harm (with Manchester and Derby).

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

Hybrid working is available with minimum of 2 days onsite per week for a full-time post.  Expectations include attending in person monthly team meetings.

About the Role

The post is funded to 31 March 2026 and is based in the Department of Psychiatry at the Warneford Hospital. The post is full time; however, consideration would be given to candidates wishing to work part-time (minimum 60% FTE) on a pro rata basis.  

You will manage the research database of self-harm presentations in Oxford, including statistical analyses of the data, and preparation of reports and papers for the Department of Health, and for publication.  

About You

You will have a degree in a relevant subject (epidemiology, statistics or research methods) or a relevant discipline (psychology, biomedical sciences) and be working towards a doctorate in a specialist discipline. You will be highly computer literate and experienced in using computer software packages to include Microsoft Office Suite.With advanced statistical knowledge and proven experience in statistical analysis (including multivariable analysis and data management), you will have expertise in relevant software packages, e.g., STATA and R. An interest in mental health research and experience in managing large datasets would be desirable.  

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. Please see the University pages on the application process at https://www.jobs.ox.ac.uk/application-process

The closing date for applications is 31 March 2025

Interviews will take place during week commencing 14 April 2025 and will be online

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