Postdoctoral Researcher (part-time)

We are seeking a highly motivated and talented Postdoctoral Researcher with an
interest in mental health and cognitive psychology research. The post,
supervised by Dr Laurel Morris, is part of a new Wellcome Trust funded project
involving groups in the Department of Experimental Psychology and the Nuffield
Department of Clinical Neuroscience.





The post holder is a member of a research group with responsibility for
carrying out research for a new Wellcome Trust funded project that uses high-
field 7-Tesla MRI, cognitive neuroscience tools, neurofeedback training and
digital phenotyping to characterise motivation and related constructs in
individuals with depression.





This post is part-time 0.5 FTE (18.75 hours) and fixed term for one year.





You will be primarily responsible for overseeing and advising on all
recruitment and clinical assessment activities and helping design the
neurofeedback protocol, including monitoring data quality for clinical
interviews, data collection of online databases of self-report assessments,
and act as a source of information and advice to other members of the group on
methodologies or procedures. Oversee and advise on regulatory and ethical
applications, documentation and reporting activities for the project.





The successful candidate will hold, or be about to attain, a relevant
PhD/DPhil (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline together with specialised
experience in mental health and/or cognitive psychology research and
neurofeedback training. Advanced programming and statistical skills, with the
ability to manage multiple competing demands along with excellent
communication skills are also required. Experience in clinical research or
conducting research with a clinical population 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



• 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 9 May 2025 and only
applications received by this date will be considered. Interviews will be held
soon after.





We are committed to equality and valuing diversity.