Process Evaluation Social Scientist

You will hold a PhD/DPhil in the field of social sciences or clinical trial process evaluations (or be about to obtain one in the next few months), and have qualitative experience including knowledge of process evaluations.

The position is funded by the NIHR School for Primary Care Research until 29 February 2028, with the possibility for extension.

Applications are invited for a Social Scientist with excellent knowledge of qualitative data collection and analysis methods to work with Dr Charlotte Albury on an NIHR SPCR-funded trial aiming to increase flu vaccination rates in adults. The purpose of this role is to work on the qualitative process evaluation to understand patients' and practitioners' experiences of the trial; and to generate learning for subsequent implementation.

The successful applicant will have excellent knowledge of qualitative data collection and analysis methods, and knowledge of clinical trial process evaluations. Responsibilities will include carrying out the trial process evaluation, including undertaking a variety of qualitative data analysis methods including thematic analysis, and content analysis. You will also be responsible for conducting interviews and focus groups with patients and professionals, triangulating data and writing up reports, papers and blogs for the study.

You will be based in the Radcliffe Primary Care Building or Gibson Building of the Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences, Radcliffe Primary Care Building, Woodstock Road, Oxford, OX2 6GG as your normal place of work but there may be the opportunity for occasional remote working.

For further information or discuss the post please contact Charlotte Albury charlotte.albury@phc.ox.ac.uk.