At a Glance
- Tasks: Support groundbreaking neuromodulation research and manage participant recruitment and data analysis.
- Company: Join the prestigious MRC Centre of Research Excellence at the University of Oxford.
- Benefits: Enjoy 38 days paid holiday, flexible working, and extensive development opportunities.
- Other info: Be part of a diverse team committed to equality and innovation in research.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in neuroscience while working with cutting-edge technology and research.
- Qualifications: First degree in a relevant field; experience in neuromodulation and neuroimaging preferred.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Overview
This is an exciting opportunity to join the MRC Centre of Research Excellence in Restorative Neural Dynamics (RND Co RE) within the Physiological Neuroimaging Group led by Professor Charlotte Stagg.
The role involves supporting human non‑invasive neuromodulation research with predominantly healthy adult participants, with potential opportunities to work with clinical populations.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist with participant recruitment, scheduling, data collection and analysis across a range of human studies.
- Manage own research and administrative activities within guidelines provided by senior colleagues.
- Contribute to wider project planning, select and adapt experimental protocols.
- Use specialist equipment during participant testing sessions.
- Contribute to scientific reports, journal articles and the presentation of data at conferences.
- Represent the research group at external meetings and seminars.
Qualifications
- First degree with relevant experience of neuromodulation and neuroimaging in human participants.
- Desirable: working towards a doctorate in neuroimaging, neuromodulation or a closely related field.
- Sufficient specialist knowledge of human non‑invasive brain stimulation approaches.
- Proven track record in recruiting and scheduling study volunteers, including from complex clinical populations.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Ability to manage time effectively and work independently as well as part of a small team.
- Master's degree in a related subject, experience analysing neuroimaging (particularly MR) data and contributing to peer‑reviewed publications is desirable.
Benefits
University staff enjoy 38 days paid holiday, a generous pension scheme, flexible working options, travel discounts including salary‑sacrifice schemes for bicycles and electric cars, access to an extensive range of personal and professional development opportunities, free membership of the University Club, and discounted access to University sports facilities.
Family‑friendly benefits include a generous family leave scheme and access to over 450 nursery places.
Employment Information
Location: Nuffield Department of Clinical Neurosciences (NDCN), FMRIB, John Radcliffe Hospital, Headington, Oxford, OX3 9DU.
The post is fixed‑term for three years and based at FMRIB.
This is an in‑person role with limited opportunities for hybrid working.
Equal Opportunity Statement
The University of Oxford is committed to equality and valuing diversity.
NDCN holds a departmental Silver Athena SWAN award recognising efforts to promote gender equality.
Applications are welcomed from individuals of all backgrounds, including those currently under‑represented in research.
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Research Assistant in Human Neuromodulation in Oxford employer: University of Oxford
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