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Vacancies within Department of Experimental Psychology
There are currently 3 vacancies within Department of Experimental Psychology:
| Title | Closes | Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Research Assistant in Cognitive Neuroscience | July 29, 2024, noon | Standard Grade 6: £32,332 - £38,205 per annum |
| Research Assistant | Aug. 8, 2024, noon | Standard Grade 6: £32,332 - £34,980 per annum |
| Receptionist (Fridays only) | Aug. 12, 2024, noon | Grade 3: £22,681 - £25,138 p.a. (pro rata) |
Research Assistant in Cognitive Neuroscience
Closes: July 29, 2024, noon; salary: Standard Grade 6: £32,332 - £38,205 per annum
<div> <p></p><div>We are seeking a highly motivated research assistant to join the Decision and Action Laboratory headed by Professor Matthew Rushworth and the Motivation, Decision and Neurostimulation lab headed by Professor Miriam Klein-Flügge.  The laboratories investigate the neural mechanisms of decision making, motivation, and social cognition.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>The post is full time, fixed term for 12 months and is available from 1st October 2024.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>The post-holder will carry out research related to the laboratories’ interests and collaborate with other researchers in collecting and analysing fMRI and behavioural data collected both on-line and, in the laboratory, using a range of techniques including fMRI, TMS, TUS, and behavioural testing.  Experience in the use of these techniques is essential.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>The main duties of the role include data collection and analysis, recruiting subjects and organising testing schedules and being responsible for general laboratory management and administration. They will also contribute to scientific reports and journal articles and the presentation of data/papers at conferences. </div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>The successful candidate will hold an MSc level degree in physiology/neuroscience/psychology-related subject with experience in cognitive neuroscience research and knowledge of the cognitive neuroscience of decision making. With the ability to manage their own research and administrative activities, they will be independent, self-motivated, and able to work collaboratively in a team.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>The closing date for applications is midday on 29 July 2024.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>Applications for this vacancy are to be made online. You will be required to upload a supporting statement explaining how you meet the selection criteria and CV as part of your online application.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>To apply for this role and for further details, including the job description and selection criteria, please see the link below:</div> </div>Research Assistant
Closes: Aug. 8, 2024, noon; salary: Standard Grade 6: £32,332 - £34,980 per annum
<div> <p></p><div>The Oxford Cognitive Approaches to Psychosis (O-CAP) clinical psychology research group led by Prof Daniel Freeman develops, tests, and implements new theory-driven psychological treatments.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>We wish to appoint two research assistants to help conduct a randomised controlled trial testing a virtual reality cognitive treatment for needle fears in young people. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to important testing of a new therapy for adolescents that could have widespread use.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>These posts are fixed-term (1 Full-time; 1 Part-time (0.4 FTE), for 6 months from August 2024. The full-time position will primarily screen, recruit, and assess adolescents for the trial. The part-time position will primarily support delivery of the virtual reality therapy intervention. You will be considered for both posts, however you can express any preferences within the supporting statement.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>The posts will provide excellent experience of clinically relevant research and would suit a person interested in going on to either clinical psychology training or further research. Experience will be gained of engaging adolescents and their parents/guardians, NHS services, clinical trials methodology, and clinical psychology research. You would join a large clinical psychology research group comprising clinical psychologists, other research assistants, psychology assistants, project and trial managers, and computer scientists.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>With a psychology degree (2:1 or above), you will have an interest in adolescent mental health and psychological treatments. Flexibility to work some irregular hours is essential. Although based in Oxford, there is likely to be travel throughout various NHS trusts, which would be facilitated by having a valid driving licence and access to independent transport.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>The closing date for applications is midday on Thursday 8th August 2024.  It is anticipated that interviews will be held Friday 23rd August.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>Applications for this vacancy are to be made online and you will be required to upload a supporting statement, CV and details of two referees. Your supporting statement should include how you meet the selection criteria for the post.</div> </div>Receptionist (Fridays only)
Closes: Aug. 12, 2024, noon; salary: Grade 3: £22,681 - £25,138 p.a. (pro rata)
<div> <p></p><div>We are seeking a receptionist to work on a Friday each week to offer a welcoming reception service to staff, guests, visitors and students; and provide administrative support to the Oxford Cognitive Neuropsychology Centre (CNC).  The post will be based in the Department’s main reception in the Anna Watts Building on the Radcliffe Observatory Quarter site, Woodstock Road.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>As part of the receptionist team, the post holder will work 6.5 hours on a Friday from 8.30am until 3.30pm, with a 30-minute lunch break. This is a fixed term post until 30 September 2025.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div><strong>What we offer</strong></div><br> <div>As an employer, we genuinely care about our employees’ wellbeing and this is reflected in the range of benefits that we offer including:</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>•               An excellent contributory pension scheme</div><br> <div>•               38 days annual leave</div><br> <div>•               A comprehensive range of childcare services</div><br> <div>•               Family leave schemes</div><br> <div>•               Cycle loan scheme</div><br> <div>•               Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans</div><br> <div>•               Membership to a variety of social and sports clubs.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>You will perform a range of receptionist duties including operation of the telephone, granting building access and greeting visitors, and receiving and sorting post deliveries.  Administrative duties for the CNC will involve booking in patients and carers, making transport arrangements and updating records.  At all times you will need to operate with tact, discretion and confidentiality.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>To make a success of this role you will have excellent interpersonal skills, a polite and empathic manner along with good IT and organisational skills, and the ability to communicate well with a range of people. The ability to work as part of a team, as well as independently with a flexible attitude is essential.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>The closing date for applications is 12 noon on 12 August 2024.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>Applications for this vacancy are to be made on line.  You will be required to upload a covering letter, CV and the details of two referees as part of your application.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>To apply for this role, and for further details, including the job description and selection criteria, please see the link below.</div> </div>