Process Evaluation Social Scientist

Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences, Radcliffe Primary Care Building, Woodstock Road, Oxford

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 role is embedded within the Communication and Language in Healthcare team, part of the thriving Health Behaviours theme (  ) in the Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences (NDPCHS). The health behaviours theme focusses on interventions to prevent or treat ill-health, including a focus on diet, obesity, and smoking. The growing Communication and Language in Healthcare team, led by Associate Professor Charlotte Albury sits within this wider theme.

The team aims to understand health communication and has a strong track record of applied research that can benefit patients and lead to changes in guidance and practice. We are committed to involving members of the public in all stages of our work. We offer generic training opportunities for researchers seeking a career in applied health sciences. We engage with a wide range of stakeholders and policymakers to facilitate the translation of research into practice.

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 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.

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.

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

Committed to equality and valuing diversity

You will be required to upload a CV and Supporting Statement as part of your online application. The Supporting Statement should include a cover letter and should also clearly describe how you meet each of the selection criteria listed in the job description.

The closing date for applications is 12:00
noon on Wednesday 28 October 2026.

Interviews are expected to be held during the week commencing 23 November 2026.