Department of Psychiatry, Warneford Hospital, Oxford OX3 7JX 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. We are looking to recruit a senior postdoctoral researcher (PDRA) to take up the role as Co-Director of the Design Bioethics Lab (DBL) in the Neuroscience, Ethics and Society (NEUROSEC) Team in the Department of Psychiatry, University of Oxford (80%) and to work with Dr Joanna Demaree-Cotton, Director of the Philosophical Moral Psychology Lab at the Uehiro Oxford Institute (20%). 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 The post is available on a flexible hybrid basis. The minimum time on-site in the office is 4 days/week. The postholder must be in the office on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays in order to attend regular Departmental and Team meetings. About the Role The post is fixed-term, funded for three years and is based in the Department of Psychiatry at the Warneford Hospital. The Design Bioethics Lab, led by Professor Ilina Singh (PI) and co-directed by Dr David Lyreskog, is part of the Wellcome Trust-funded ANTITHESES Platform, and aims to progress and amplify our pioneering work in building innovative tools for bioethics research and participatory co-design with young people. You will co-develop and co-manage a research strategy to cover the next 5 and 10 years, including identifying key research areas, personnel requirements, budget and resource allocations; and so forth. You will also work with Dr Joanna Demaree-Cotton at the Uehiro Oxford Institute, to integrate the work of the Design Bioethics Lab and the Philosophical Moral Psychology Lab to co-ordinate on projects and ensure added value to both Labs through this joint post. A key task will be to develop a clear strategy for grant applications in relevant areas to be submitted within one year of appointment. About You You will have significant post-PhD experience at time of application; in empirical bioethics / neuroethics, psychology or a relevant social science discipline, along with experience of translating ethical, bioethical, psychological, moral and/or philosophical concepts into empirical research projects. Demonstrable expertise relevant to the focus of the project (‘what do we owe future generations?’) in the context of mental health ethics, environmental / climate change ethics, human rights and/or other demonstrably relevant context is essential. Along with a demonstrable interest in working with interdisciplinary research teams across disciplines relevant to NEUROSEC and UOI, you will also have an outstanding developing track record of first-author publications in Q1 journals. Previous experience of participatory co-design with young people and experience in working with new and emerging technologies in research and/or engagement settings would be desirable. Diversity Committed to equality and valuing diversityOur active teams and initiatives work to make the Department of Psychiatry as supportive, welcoming and inclusive as possible. Application Process