Job Description

Research Assistant in Cognitive Neuroscience
Department of Experimental Psychology, Radcliffe Observatory Quarter

We are seeking a highly motivated research assistant to join the Decision and Action Laboratory headed by Professor Matthew Rushworth. The laboratory investigates the neural mechanisms of decision making and social cognition and more recently has focused on reward-guided decision making and exploratory decision making.

The post is full time, fixed term for 12 months and is available from 1st October 2023.

The post-holder will carry out research related to the laboratory\'s interests and collaborate with other researchers in collecting and analysing fMRI and behavioural data collected both on-line and, in the laboratory, using a range of techniques including fMRI, TMS, DTI, and behavioural testing. Experience in the use of these techniques is essential.

The main duties of the role include data collection and analysis, recruiting subjects and organizing testing schedules and being responsible for general laboratory management and administration. You will also contribute to scientific reports and journal articles and the presentation of data/papers at conferences.

You will hold an MSc level degree in physiology/neuroscience/psychology-related subject with experience in cognitive neuroscience research and knowledge of the cognitive neuroscience of decision making. With the ability to manage own research and administrative activities, you will be independent, self-motivated, and able to work collaboratively in a team.

The closing date for applications is midday on 26 July 2023.

Applications for this vacancy are to be made online. You will be required to upload a supporting statement explaining how you meet the selection criteria and CV as part of your online application.

To apply for this role and for further details, including the job description and selection criteria, please see the link below.
Contact Person : Vacancy ID : 166855
Contact Phone : 01865 271444 Closing Date & Time : 26-Jul-2023 12:00
Pay Scale : STANDARD GRADE 6 Contact Email :
Salary (\xc2\xa3) : Grade 6: \xc2\xa332,332 - \xc2\xa338,205 p.a.

University of Oxford