Research Support Assistant

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Research Support Assistant to join an innovative research team. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to impactful global research aimed at improving outcomes for children and families affected by adversity, poverty, and violence.

You will work closely with an interdisciplinary team within and beyond the University of Oxford, supporting a portfolio of studies focused on parenting interventions in low- and middle-income countries.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the management and implementation of research on PLH digital parenting programmes

• Assist with data cleaning, organisation, and the development of codebooks

• Conduct statistical analyses (e.g., linear regression) and contribute to interpretation of findings

• Maintain and manage research datasets efficiently

• Prepare manuscripts for submission to peer-reviewed journals

• Contribute to donor reports and academic publications

• Collaborate with an international research team across multiple projects

• Undertake additional duties as directed by Dr Jamie Lachman

Selection Criteria

Essential

• Master’s degree (or currently enrolled) in a relevant field (e.g., social sciences or public health)

• Experience working on complex research projects, ideally in areas such as:

  • Evidence-based interventions

  • Digital programmes

  • Parenting or child development

  • Violence prevention

• Experience in intervention research

• Strong background in quantitative data collection and management

• Proficiency in data cleaning and analysis using R or Stata

• Demonstrated commitment to improving the lives of children affected by abuse and poverty 

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including:

  • Writing for publication

  • Presenting research findings

  • Representing research teams in meetings

• Excellent IT and digital skills