Research Assistant: Psychopharmacology and Emotion Research

We are looking to appoint a research assistant to work on a study led by Dr
Andrea Reinecke, exploring the effects of novel therapeutic strategies for
depression and anxiety in adolescents and adults. The post is full time
however consideration would be given to candidates wishing to work part-time
(minimum 80% FTE) on a pro-rata basis. The post is based in Department of
Psychiatry at the Warneford Hospital.





The post is for a fixed term (funded for one year)





You will take an active role in recruiting participants, scheduling and
carrying out participant screening and study assessments, logging and
analysing data. The study will require adherence to Good Clinical Practice and
liaison with medical and nursing professionals.





You will have a degree (2:1 or above) in a relevant discipline (eg
Neuroscience, Psychology, Medicine), along with demonstrable research
experience, including the ability to independently manage the day-to-day
running of a research project. With a strong interest in cognitive
neuroscience, psychopharmacology or clinical psychology you will have
experience running psychological tasks and be able to relate professionally to
participants. Experience of analysing fMRI data would be desirable, as would
experience of working with young people/patients with depression or anxiety.





You will be required to upload a supporting statement, a CV, and details of
two referees as part of your online application.





The closing date for this post is 12.00 midday on 6th October 2023