Research Assistant

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 Life and Mind Building a
multidisciplinary research and teaching facility due to open in the summer of
2025.





We are seeking a motivated and talented Research Assistant to work with Dr
Fei-Yang Huang and Dr Fabian Grabenhorst to play a key role in research on
neurophysiology of learning and decision-making from nutrient rewards in
animals (NHPs). The research is supported by the Wellcome Trust.





The post is funded for one year and is offered on a full-time basis.





The role will involve a range of activities including assisting the Principal
Investigators to ensure the smooth running of the research studies; data
management and analysis; contributing to scientific reports and journal
articles and the presentation of data/papers at conferences.





The successful candidate will hold a first degree in neuroscience, psychology,
clinical medicine (Doctor of Medicine) with experience of research in
behavioural neuroscience, experimental psychology, or a related field
involving nonhuman primates, demonstrated through peer-reviewed publications.
They will be familiar with reward and decision neuroscience, neuroeconomics,
and basic techniques in primate neurophysiology. Excellent organisational,
communication and interpersonal skills are also required. Proficiency in one
of the computer languages (eg MATLAB, C, Python etc) and basic training in
animal research-related procedures would be an advantage.





What we offer



As 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





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 28 April 2025 and only
applications received by this date will be considered.





We are committed to equality and valuing diversity.