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The Faculty of Linguistics, Philology, and Phonetics (Language and Brain Laboratory) seeks to employ a Research Assistant to work on two neurolinguistic projects investigating word production in bilinguals and sentence processing both using Electroencephalography (EEG).

 

What We Offer

 

As an employer, we genuinely care about our employees’ wellbeing 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

 

About the Role

The Research Assistant will be responsible for participant recruitment, running the studies, processing and statistical analyses of the data (behavioural and EEG) and assisting with the write-up of the methods and results section. After initial training, the RA is expected to run the EEG studies and process the collected data independently. For project (i.), the RA will also help with the organisation of an English teacher workshop and the preparation of teaching materials.

 

The successful applicant will have:

•         a postgraduate degree in Linguistics or Psychology;

•         some background in Psycholinguistics and/or Neurolinguistics;

•         an interest in neurolinguistic studies using EEG;

•         a background in statistical analyses

•         both self-motivation and the ability to work collaboratively as part of a team

 

Application Process

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

 

The closing date for applications is Wednesday 2nd April 2025.

 

Interviews will take place in the week commencing 14th April 2025 and will be preferably conducted face-to-face. Online interviews via MS Teams may also be possible.
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After initial training, the RA is expected to run the EEG studies and process the collected data independently. For project (i.), the RA will also help with the organisation of an English teacher workshop and the preparation of teaching materials. The successful applicant will have: • a postgraduate degree in Linguistics or Psychology; • some background in Psycholinguistics and/or Neurolinguistics; • an interest in neurolinguistic studies using EEG; • a background in statistical analyses • both self-motivation and the ability to work collaboratively as part of a team **Application Process** You will be required to upload a covering letter/supporting statement, CV and the details of two referees as part of your online application. The closing date for applications is **Wednesday 2nd April 2025.** Interviews will take place in the week commencing 14th April 2025 and will be preferably conducted face-to-face. Online interviews via MS Teams may also be possible. """ . 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The project "Bilingual word production" will use EEG to measure brain activity during the production planning process of complex words in highly proficient English language learners whose first language is German. Part of this project is to design pronunciation and word formation materials that are grounded in linguistic theory and neurolinguistic findings. (ii.) The second project is on "Eliciting language-specific signatures for expertise in the human brain". This project will use behavioural techniques combined with EEG to examine how pilots employ contextual cues in sentences to process language in the field of aviation. Part of this project is to analyse response data (reaction times and accuracy rates) alongside ERPs. This is a part-time 0.47 FTE, fixed-term post, over up to 8 months (paid at Grade 6.1). The post is funded by two John Fell OUP Fund grants awarded to Dr Isabella Fritz (project i.) and Dr Hilary Wynne (project ii.). The Research Assistant will be responsible for participant recruitment, running the studies, processing and statistical analyses of the data (behavioural and EEG) and assisting with the write-up of the methods and results section. After initial training, the RA is expected to run the EEG studies and process the collected data independently. For project (i.), the RA will also help with the organisation of an English teacher workshop and the preparation of teaching materials. Responsibilities/duties  Manage own research and administrative activities, within guidelines provided by senior colleagues  Contribute to wider project planning, including ideas for new research projects  Select, follow, and adapt specialist methodologies to confirm or refute theories, and identify suitable alternatives where information or research material is restricted  Contribute to the design of research materials and make arrangements for data gathering  Gather, analyse, and present qualitative and/or quantitative data from a variety of sources  Contribute to research publications, book chapters and reviews  Responsible for the day-to-day administration of the research project  Represent the research group at external meetings/seminars, either with other members of the group or alone  Contribute to discussions and share research findings with colleagues in partner institutions, and research groups Selection criteria Essential The successful applicant will have:  a postgraduate degree in Linguistics or Psychology;  some background in Psycholinguistics and/or Neurolinguistics;  an interest in neurolinguistic studies using EEG;  a background in statistical analyses  both self-motivation and the ability to work collaboratively as part of a team Desirable  Knowledge of German  An interest in foreign language teaching  Experience in running and analysing psycholinguistic/neurolinguistic experiments  Experience with EEG 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 4 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 https://www.ox.ac.uk/about/organisation. The Faculty of Linguistics, Philology and Phonetics The Faculty of Linguistics, Philology and Phonetics is a strong community of scholars working across many aspects of Linguistics, including synchronic and diachronic linguistics, historical work on specific languages and language families, and experimental work in phonetics, phonology, psycholinguistics, and neurolinguistics. The Faculty offers two thriving Master’s degrees, and has a large number of doctoral students registered for the DPhil degree. 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See https://hr.admin.ox.ac.uk/staff-benefits Employee Assistance Programme As part of our wellbeing offering staff get free access to Health Assured, a confidential employee assistance programme, available 24/7 for 365 days a year. Find out more https://staff.admin.ox.ac.uk/health-assured-eap University Club and sports facilities Membership of the University Club is free for University staff. It 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 includes practical information about settling in the area, including advice on relocation, accommodation, and local schools. 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