Associate Researcher (Age Friendly Oxford)

We are seeking a motivated Research Assistant to support a joint Oxford Brookes / University of Oxford project laying the foundations for an Age-Friendly Oxford.

The role involves assisting with a rapid evidence review, engaging with community organisations and older residents across the city, capturing lived-experience insights, supporting participatory workshops, and contributing to qualitative analysis and project outputs. This is an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about ageing, inclusion, and community-engaged research. The role requires flexibility, with more activity in early and late stages of the project.

You should have:

• Postgraduate or Postdoctoral qualification or studying for PhD
• Experience of data collection from multiple sources
• Experience of rapid/scoping reviews
• Experience of qualitative research
• Experience of writing up and disseminating research findings

To apply for the role please upload your CV and cover letter to show how you meet the criteria for the role.

Benefits

As an Oxford Brookes employee, you will enjoy a total of a minimum of 25 days holiday, rising with your service, plus 8 bank holidays and additional university concessionary days (normally 5 per year). Please note that holiday pay is included in the hourly rate for Associate Research staff.

We encourage and support hybrid working where the role allows and ensure that you have the necessary equipment to allow you to work flexibly.

We have an extremely competitive Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions, as well as providing all staff with access to an occupational health service, financial education, and a comprehensive employee assistance helpline.

Equality, diversity and inclusion

At Oxford Brookes, inclusivity is one of our five guiding principles: we take positive steps to create an environment in which we celebrate, value and provide equal opportunity to all. We are committed to recruiting from the widest possible pool and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates who embrace our values, regardless of their background.

As a Disability Confident Employer we guarantee to interview any disabled applicant who meets the essential selection criteria.

This role will not attract sufficient points to obtain a sponsored Skilled Worker visa under the points based immigration system.

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