We are seeking to appoint two Policy Research Assistant, to join the Pandemic Sciences Institute (PSI) Policy and Practice Research Group, at the University of Oxford. The research group undertakes applied research on the design and implementation of policy and practice (including public health) for pandemic preparedness and response.
You will be responsible for managing your own academic research and administrative activities within guidelines provided by Professor Alice Norton and placement co-lead. Selecting, following and adapting specialist methodologies, undertaking comprehensive and systematic literature reviews and policy analyses, as well as writing up the results for publication in peer-reviewed journals or for presentation at conferences or public meetings are key parts of this role.
It is essential that you hold a Master’s degree in a relevant subject (i.e. global health, international development, tropical medicine, public health, etc.). You will be able to manage own research and administrative activities, and have excellent communication skills, including the ability to write text that can be published, present data at conferences, and represent the research network at meetings.
Applications for this vacancy should be made online and you will need to upload a supporting statement and CV. Your supporting statement must explain how you meet each of the selection criteria for the post using examples of your skills and experience. Please restrict your documentation to your CV and supporting statement only. Any other documents will be requested at a later date.
This position is offered full time on a fixed term contract for 6 months and is funded by the EDCTP.
Only applications received before 12 midday on 2 September 2025 will be considered. Please quote 181687 on all correspondence.
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