Postdoctoral Research Associate

Job title:

Postdoctoral Research Associate

Company

University of Oxford

Job description

The University of Oxford is a stimulating work environment which enjoys an international reputation as a world-class centre of excellence. Our research plays a key role in tackling many global challenges, from reducing our carbon emissions to developing vaccines during a pandemic.Currently located in the Radcliffe Observatory Quarter, Experimental Psychology will be moving to the new, purpose-built The Life and Mind Building a multidisciplinary research and teaching facility due to open in the summer of 2025.We are seeking a highly motivated and talented Postdoctoral Researcher to join a research team led by Prof Jill O’Reilly and Prof Helen Barron, with responsibility for carrying out research on the role of rest in cognitive map formation, and the neural mechanisms underlying that process.The post holder will direct their own academic research and administrative activities managing a small scale project to co-ordinate multiple aspects of work to manage resources and meet deadlines; design behavioural tests of memory and inference; and provide guidance to less experienced members of the research group including postdocs, research assistants, technicians, and PhD and project students.The post is fixed-term until 30 June 2026 and is primarily based in the Department of Experimental Psychology. There is scope for hybrid working during data analysis/write up phases of the project, and is offered on a full-time basis but we would consider applications for part time working (50-100% FTE).The successful candidate will hold, or be about to attain, a relevant PhD/DPhil in cognitive neuroscience and the ability to manage priorities and resources. Experience with ultra-high field 7T Magnetic Resonance Imaging and Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy; strong quantitative, programming and analytical skills; and experience working with healthy volunteers are essential criteria.What we offerAs an employer, we genuinely care about your happiness and wellbeing at work and this is reflected in the range of benefits that we offer including:

• An excellent contributory pension scheme

• 38 days annual leave

• A comprehensive range of childcare services

• Family leave schemes

• Cycle loan scheme

• Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans

• Membership to a variety of social and sports clubs

Applications for this vacancy are to be made online. You will be required to upload a supporting statement detailing how you meet the selection criteria, your CV, and the contact details of two referees as part of your application. For further details please refer to the “How to apply” section of the job description.The closing date for applications is midday on 26th March 2025 and only applications received by this date will be considered.We are committed to equality and valuing diversity.Contact Person :Vacancy ID :178750Contact Phone :01865 271444Closing Date & Time :26-Mar-2025 12:00Pay Scale :RESEARCH GRADE 7Contact Email :hr@psy.ox.ac.ukSalary (£) :£38,674 – £40,855 per annum

Expected salary

£38674 – 40855 per year

Location

Oxford

Job date

Thu, 20 Mar 2025 23:59:30 GMT

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