Academic Researcher in Evidence-Based Social Intervention and Policy Evaluation

3 weeks ago


Oxford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom University of Oxford Full time
About the Role

The Department of Social Policy and Intervention at the University of Oxford is seeking a Departmental Lecturer in Evidence-Based Social Intervention and Policy Evaluation to contribute to research and teaching on child and adolescent health, violence, health inequalities, and quantitative methods. The successful candidate will join a research team led by Dr Amiya Bhatia, focusing on theory-informed, critical social epidemiologic and social science research with a focus on young people and health inequalities in low- and middle-income countries. Key research areas include the causes and consequences of adverse child and adolescent health outcomes, the impacts of household, school, neighbourhood and climate contexts on young people's health and experiences of violence, and questions related to health inequalities, power hierarchies, ethics, youth participation and equitable partnerships in research.

About You

You will hold, or be close to completion of, a relevant PhD with expertise in quantitative or mixed methods social science research methodologies, social epidemiology or biostatistics and have some teaching experience. You will have skills in cross sectional or longitudinal data analysis techniques, data management, and data visualisation. Experience with mixed methods research or qualitative research is desirable. You will also have some experience, or interest, in team-based science and working with research partners in the Global North and Global South.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

The Department is committed to fostering an environment of equality, diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from candidates who are underrepresented in academic positions and welcome both UK and international candidates. The role is being advertised as full time, however we would also be willing to accept applications from candidates wishing to work part-time from 50% FTE up to 80% FTE. The Department of Social Policy and Intervention holds a Bronze Athena Swan Award, demonstrating our commitment towards advancement of gender equality in higher education.

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