Job role
About the role
The Department of Education at the University of Oxford wishes to appoint a Research Assistant to work with the Learning for Families through Technology (LiFT) project conducting research on the roles of digital technology in young children’s learning and development.
The main duties of the postholder will be completing a survey and workshop with educators and families (and optionally children) to create a top priority list of their questions about digital technology and young children and writing up and disseminating the findings.
The ideal candidate will hold a degree in Education, Psychology, or a related discipline together with relevant experience of working with families, educators and children.
Good interpersonal, IT and organisational skills are essential, as is the ability to manage and analyse mixed-methods (qualitative and quantitative) data. You should be highly motivated and be able to work independently and to meet strict deadlines.
The post is full-time available from 5th January 2026 for a fixed term maternity cover of 11 months with the possibility of an extension.
Applications are to be made online and you will be required to upload a supporting statement and CV.
The closing date is 12.00 midday on Friday 28 November 2025. Interviews will be held during the week starting 15 December 2025.