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West Wing, Level 6, John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford, OX3 9DU Web: www.ndcn.ox.ac.uk | Tel: +44(0)1865 234702 | Email: recruitment@ndcn.ox.ac.uk Job title Postdoctoral Researcher in Transdiagnostic Translational Neuroscience Division Medical Sciences Division Department Nuffield Department of Clinical Neurosciences (NDCN) Location Wellcome Centre for Integrative Neuroimaging, FMRIB Building, John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford, OX3 9DU Grade and salary Grade 7: £36,024 – £44,263 per annum (with a discretionary range to £45,585-48,350 per annum) Hours Full time Contract type Fixed-term (2 years) Reporting to Rogier B. Mars, Professor of Neurosciences Vacancy reference 174481 Research topic Translational neuroimaging Principal Investigator / supervisor Rogier B. Mars Project team Cognitive Neuroecology Lab, Wellcome Centre for Integrative Neuroimaging Project web site www.ox.ac.uk/ www.neuroecologylab.org Funding partner The funds supporting this research project are provided by Medical Research Council UK The role The post holder will be a member of a research group that aims to use between-species neuroimaging to improve the translation from preclinical to clinical neuroscience. The post holder will have responsibility for carrying out research using large-scale magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)-based dataset of human patient data to develop transdiagnostic markers of disease with the goal of using these for between-species translational neuroscience. The post holder will also provide guidance to junior members of the research group including research assistants, PhD students, and/or project volunteers. The post holder will report to the head of the lab, Prof Rogier Mars. The position is two-year, fixed term, to start October 1st, 2024 or as soon as possible thereafter. Responsibilities • Manage own academic research and administrative activities. This involves small scale project management, to co-ordinate multiple aspects of work to meet deadlines • Devise and implement research strategies for large transdiagnostic neuroimaging datasets, including identifying and designing appropriate methods of research; collating and analysing a range of data from different sources; and establishing new methods or models for research, setting the context for research. • Develop MRI-based biomarkers for neurological diseases with the explicit aim of establishing their use for translational neuroscience • Liaising with collaborators in both clinical and preclinical research field within the Department and at other institutes to create and devise strategies for data analysis and coordination of large-scale datasets, including working with collaborators in person and online • Development of coding tools implementing data-driven analysis of neuroimaging data for external collaborators • Collaborate in the preparation of research publications, and book chapters, and present papers at conferences or public meetings • Co-supervise graduate level students within the research group, providing guidance and assistance in data analysis and reporting and acting as a point of reference for junior colleagues • Develop ideas for generating research income, and present detailed research proposals to senior researchers • Undertake other duties in the department from time to time as determined commensurate with the grade and responsibilities of this post, and any other reasonable request Selection criteria Essential selection criteria • Hold a relevant PhD/Dphil, together with relevant experience • Experience in analysing human neuroimaging data, including two or more of the following: resting state fMRI, qMRI, diffusion MRI, and spatial transcriptomic data • Experience with advanced analysis software packages, such as FSL or FreeSurfer, and coding in Matlab, Bash, and Python environments Understanding of the relationship between preclinical and human clinical data and the challenges and opportunities in relating the two A good knowledge of human and rodent neuroanatomy • • = • • • A track record of high-quality communication of scientific results, including through peerreviewed papers Experience of successful working in a multidisciplinary team, including evidence of leadership roles Ability to lead a multi-year personal research project, including decision-making, planning, implementation, and successful completion Desirable selection criteria • Experience working with clinical MRI data • A proven record of open sciences, including experience with formats for data sharing such as BIDS • A record of engaging with industrial partners, especially in pharmacological and healthcare sectors Pre-employment screening Standard checks If you are offered the post, the offer will be subject to standard pre-employment checks. You will be asked to provide: proof of your right-to-work in the UK; proof of your identity; and (if we haven’t done so already) we will contact the referees you have nominated. If you have previously worked for the University we will also verify key information such as your dates of employment and reason for leaving your previous role with the department/unit where you worked. You will also be asked to complete a health declaration so that you can tell us about any health conditions or disabilities for which you may need us to make appropriate adjustments. Please read the candidate notes on the University’s pre-employment screening procedures at: https://www.jobs.ox.ac.uk/pre-employment-checks About the University of Oxford Welcome to the University of Oxford. We aim to lead the world in research and education for the benefit of society both in the UK and globally. Oxford’s researchers engage with academic, commercial and cultural partners across the world to stimulate high-quality research and enable innovation through a broad range of social, policy and economic impacts. We believe our strengths lie both in empowering individuals and teams to address fundamental questions of global significance, while providing all our staff with a welcoming and inclusive workplace that enables everyone to develop and do their best work. Recognising that diversity is our strength, vital for innovation and creativity, we aspire to build a truly diverse community which values and respects every individual’s unique contribution. While we have long traditions of scholarship, we are also forward-looking, creative and cuttingedge. Oxford is one of Europe's most entrepreneurial universities and we rank first in the UK for university spin-outs, and in recent years we have spun out 15-20 new companies every year. We are also recognised as leaders in support for social enterprise. Join us and you will find a unique, democratic and international community, a great range of staff benefits and access to a vibrant array of cultural activities in the beautiful city of Oxford. For more information, please visit www.ox.ac.uk/about/organisation. = Medical Sciences Division The Medical Sciences Division is an internationally recognized centre of excellence for biomedical and clinical research and teaching, and the largest academic division in the University of Oxford. World-leading programmes, housed in state-of-the-art facilities, cover the full range of scientific endeavour from the molecule to the population. With our NHS partners we also foster the highest possible standards in patient care. For more information visit: www.medsci.ox.ac.uk The Nuffield Department of Clinical Neurosciences The Nuffield Department of Clinical Neurosciences (NDCN), led by Prof Kevin Talbot, has over 400 staff and 150 postgraduate students. NDCN has an established research and teaching portfolio with a national and international reputation for excellence. NDCN is based in high quality research and clinical facilities in the West Wing of the John Radcliffe Hospital, alongside the Department's world-class Wellcome Centre for Integrative Neuroimaging (WIN) and the Weatherall Institute of Molecular Medicine (which houses 3 of our research groups), and provides the ideal facilities to translate research from bench to bedside. In keeping with the award of NIHR Comprehensive Biomedical Research Centre status, to a partnership between Oxford University and the Oxford Radcliffe Hospitals NHS Trust, we have developed a highly integrated and interdisciplinary environment in which research, teaching, clinical training and clinical care interact. This enables us to establish new approaches to the understanding, diagnosis and treatment of brain diseases. To this end the Department fosters collaborations worldwide and warmly welcomes visiting scientists, clinical fellows and students. The Department comprises six sections: For more information visit: www.ndcn.ox.ac.uk Medical Research Council Brain Network Dynamics Unit The MRC BNDU is directed by Professor Peter Magill and is exceptionally multidisciplinary, integrating research programmes that span clinical, experimental and computational neuroscience. The Unit’s collective goal is to understand and exploit the moment-to-moment interactions between nerve cells that are critical for brain functions, with a special focus on the brain circuits underlying movement and memory. For more information visit: www.mrcbndu.ox.ac.uk Nuffield Division of Anaesthesia NDA is led by Associate Professor Andrew Farmery. The NDA is committed to the development and maintenance of internationally competitive research programmes in pain and consciousness; respiration and hypoxia; adult and neuro-intensive care; simulation and human factors training. For more information visit www.nda.ox.ac.uk Division of Clinical Neurology DCN is led by Professor David Bennett. DCN is committed to the development of research programs that improve understanding of the nervous system in health and disease. For more information visit www.dcn.ox.ac.uk The Wellcome Centre for Integrative Neuroimaging (WIN) WIN is a multi-disciplinary neuroimaging research facility led by Heidi Johansen-Berg. WIN aims to bridge the gap between laboratory neuroscience and human health, by performing multi-scale studies spanning from animal models through to human populations. It focuses on the use of Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) for neuroscience research, along with related technologies such as Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation, transcranial Direct Current Stimulation, MEG and EEG. WIN has core locations at the John Radcliffe Hospital (FMRIB), Warneford Hospital (OHBA) and University Science area (BSB). = For more information visit www.win.ox.ac.uk Nuffield Laboratory of Ophthalmology NLO is led by Professor Russell Foster, who leads the Sleep & Circadian Neuroscience Institute. NLO pursues scientific and clinical research into a range of areas related to vision, the eye and circadian neuroscience. For more information visit www.nlo.ox.ac.uk Centre for the Prevention of Stroke & Dementia CPSD is led by Professor Peter Rothwell. The centre carries out research that increases understanding of the causes of cerebrovascular disease. Its aims are to improve prevention of stroke and dementia by earlier diagnosis, more reliable prognostication, and more effective use of existing preventive treatments in routine clinical practice. For more information visit www.cpsd.ox.ac.uk Working at NDCN NDCN actively promotes a healthy work life balance amongst employees through a number of family friendly policies. See https://hr.admin.ox.ac.uk/staff-benefits for further information. The University of Oxford is a member of the Athena SWAN Charter and holds an institutional Bronze Athena SWAN award. The Department of Clinical Neurosciences holds a departmental Silver Athena award in recognition of its efforts to introduce organisational and cultural practices that promote advancement of gender equality: representation, progression and success for all. = How to apply Applications are made through our online recruitment portal. Information about how to apply is available on our Jobs website https://www.jobs.ox.ac.uk/how-to-apply. Your application will be judged solely on the basis of how you demonstrate that you meet the selection criteria stated in the job description. As part of your application you will be asked to provide details of two referees and indicate whether we can contact them now. You will be asked to upload a CV and a supporting statement. The supporting statement must explain how you meet each of the selection criteria for the post using examples of your skills and experience. This may include experience gained in employment, education, or during career breaks (such as time out to care for dependants) Please upload all documents as PDF files with your name and the document type in the filename. All applications must be received by midday UK time on the closing date stated in the online advertisement. Information for priority candidates A priority candidate is a University employee who is seeking redeployment because they have been advised that they are at risk of redundancy, or on grounds of ill-health/disability. Priority candidates are issued with a redeployment letter by their employing department(s). If you are a priority candidate, please ensure that you attach your redeployment letter to your application (or email it to the contact address on the advert if the application form used for the vacancy does not allow attachments). If you need help Application FAQs, including technical troubleshooting advice is available at: https://staff.web.ox.ac.uk/recruitment-support-faqs. Non-technical questions about this job should be addressed to the recruiting department directly: recruitment@ndcn.ox.ac.uk. To return to the online application at any stage, please go to: www.recruit.ox.ac.uk. Please note that you will receive an automated email from our online recruitment portal to confirm receipt of your application. Please check your spam/junk mail if you do not receive this email. = Important information for candidates Data Privacy Please note that any personal data submitted to the University as part of the job application process will be processed in accordance with the GDPR and related UK data protection legislation. For further information, please see the University’s Privacy Notice for Job Applicants at: https://compliance.admin.ox.ac.uk/job-applicant-privacy-policy. The University’s Policy on Data Protection is available at: https://compliance.admin.ox.ac.uk/data-protection-policy. The University’s policy on retirement The University operates an Employer Justified Retirement Age (EJRA) for very senior research posts at grade RSIV/D35 and clinical equivalents E62 and E82 of 30 September before the 70th birthday. The justification for this is explained at: https://hr.admin.ox.ac.uk/the-ejra. For existing employees on these grades, any employment beyond the retirement age is subject to approval through the procedures: https://hr.admin.ox.ac.uk/the-ejra. There is no normal or fixed age at which staff in posts at other grades have to retire. Staff at these grades may elect to retire in accordance with the rules of the applicable pension scheme, as may be amended from time to time. Equality of opportunity Entry into employment with the University and progression within employment will be determined only by personal merit and the application of criteria which are related to the duties of each particular post and the relevant salary structure. In all cases, ability to perform the job will be the primary consideration. No applicant or member of staff shall be discriminated against because of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. = Benefits of working at the University Employee benefits University employees enjoy 38 days’ paid holiday, generous pension schemes, travel discounts, and a variety of professional development opportunities. Our range of other employee benefits and discounts also includes free entry to the Botanic Gardens and University colleges, and discounts at University museums. See https://hr.admin.ox.ac.uk/staff-benefits University Club and sports facilities Membership of the University Club is free for all University staff. The University Club offers social, sporting, and hospitality facilities. Staff can also use the University Sports Centre on Iffley Road at discounted rates, including a fitness centre, powerlifting room, and swimming pool. See www.club.ox.ac.uk and https://www.sport.ox.ac.uk/. Information for staff new to Oxford If you are relocating to Oxfordshire from overseas or elsewhere in the UK, the University's Welcome Service website includes practical information about settling in the area, including advice on relocation, accommodation, and local schools. See https://welcome.ox.ac.uk/ There is also a visa loan scheme to cover the costs of UK visa applications for staff and their dependants. 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The post holder will be a member of a research group that aims to use between-species neuroimaging to improve the translation from preclinical to clinical neuroscience. The post holder will have responsibility for carrying out research using large-scale magnetic resonance = imaging (MRI)-based dataset of human patient data to develop transdiagnostic markers of disease with the goal of using these for between-species translational neuroscience. The post holder will also provide guidance to junior members of the research group including research assistants, PhD students, and/or project volunteers. The post holder will report to the head of the lab, Prof Rogier Mars. Some of your responsibilities will include managing own academic research and administrative activities, this involves small scale project management, to co-ordinate multiple aspects of work to meet deadlines. As well as devising and implementing research strategies for large transdiagnostic neuroimaging datasets, including identifying and designing appropriate methods of research; collating and analysing a range of data from different sources; and establishing new methods or models for research, setting the context for research. It is essential that you hold a relevant PhD/Dphil, together with relevant experience and have experience in analysing human neuroimaging data, including two or more of the following: resting state fMRI, qMRI, diffusion MRI, and spatial transcriptomic data. It is desirable that you have experience working with clinical MRI data, a proven record of open sciences, including experience with formats for data sharing such as BIDS and a record of engaging with industrial partners, especially in pharmacological and healthcare sectors. Please see the below 'Job Description' for further details on the responsibilities and selection criteria, as well as further information about the university and how to apply. The post is full time for a fixed term of 2 years in the first instance, to start 1st October or as soon as possible thereafter. Only applications received before 12.00 midday on Friday 9th August will be considered. Interviews will be held as soon as possible thereafter.
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The post holder will be a member of a research group that aims to use between- species neuroimaging to improve the translation from preclinical to clinical neuroscience. The post holder will have responsibility for carrying out research using large-scale magnetic resonance = imaging (MRI)-based dataset of human patient data to develop transdiagnostic markers of disease with the goal of using these for between-species translational neuroscience. The post holder will also provide guidance to junior members of the research group including research assistants, PhD students, and/or project volunteers. The post holder will report to the head of the lab, Prof Rogier Mars. Some of your responsibilities will include managing own academic research and administrative activities, this involves small scale project management, to co-ordinate multiple aspects of work to meet deadlines. As well as devising and implementing research strategies for large transdiagnostic neuroimaging datasets, including identifying and designing appropriate methods of research; collating and analysing a range of data from different sources; and establishing new methods or models for research, setting the context for research. It is essential that you hold a relevant PhD/Dphil, together with relevant experience and have experience in analysing human neuroimaging data, including two or more of the following: resting state fMRI, qMRI, diffusion MRI, and spatial transcriptomic data. It is desirable that you have experience working with clinical MRI data, a proven record of open sciences, including experience with formats for data sharing such as BIDS and a record of engaging with industrial partners, especially in pharmacological and healthcare sectors. Please see the below 'Job Description' for further details on the responsibilities and selection criteria, as well as further information about the university and how to apply. **The post is full time for a fixed term of 2 years in the first instance, to start 1st October or as soon as possible thereafter.** **Only applications received before 12.00 midday on Friday 9th August will be considered.** **Interviews will be held as soon as possible thereafter. **
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