At a Glance
- Tasks: Conduct innovative research in philosophy of psychiatry and collaborate on interdisciplinary projects.
- Company: Renowned Faculty of Philosophy at Oxford, fostering a vibrant academic community.
- Benefits: Fixed-term position until 2030 with opportunities for career development and teaching experience.
- Other info: Engage with diverse professionals and contribute to groundbreaking mental health initiatives.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on mental health research while advancing your philosophical career.
- Qualifications: Doctorate in Philosophy or submitted dissertation; strong research skills required.
The predicted salary is between 34540 - 42216 £ per year.
Applications are invited for a full-time Early Career Research Fellow in Philosophy of Psychiatry to work on the Mental Health Goals (MHG) project. This position will be especially suitable for a candidate with a strong research background in philosophy, especially philosophy of mind, philosophy of psychiatry, philosophy of medicine, and/or the ethics and epistemology of the patient’s encounter with mental health services.
This position thus presents an outstanding opportunity in an applied and interdisciplinary field of research, both for career development as a philosopher and to develop interdisciplinary and interprofessional ways of working. This post is fixed term until 31 March 2030.
The Mental Health Goals (MHG) programme aims to create an innovative alliance between people with mental health conditions – whose views are often not prioritised – and industry – who face unparalleled challenges in mental health R&D – to accelerate precision psychiatry and deliver valuable new treatments that work for those who need them.
The successful candidate will be expected to provide evidence of exceptional potential for research and publication in the relevant fields; of their capacity to interact productively with colleagues from other disciplines and professions; and of their capacity to identify feasible and relevant research projects (solo or collaborative; an extended project spanning the whole research Fellowship, or multiple smaller-scale projects).
Among other duties, the successful applicant will be expected to undertake a limited amount of teaching for the Faculty. Successful candidates will hold a doctorate in the field of Philosophy, or will at least have submitted a doctoral dissertation for examination by the advertised closing date for this position. (Candidates who have not yet been awarded their doctorate should provide the date their thesis was submitted in their supporting statement.)
They will be expected to provide evidence of an outstanding academic research record, appropriate to their career stage. Also essential are excellent research skills, and the ability to work independently and without close supervision.
Applications for this post must be made online and should be submitted no later than 12 noon on 26 August 2026. Interviews are expected to take place on 29 September 2026.
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