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Vacancies within Department of Experimental Psychology
There are currently 2 vacancies within Department of Experimental Psychology:
| Title | Closes | Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Postdoctoral Research Associate in Behavioural Neuroscience | Dec. 5, 2024, noon | Research Grade 7: £38,674 - £46,913 per annum |
| Research Clinical Psychologist | Jan. 7, 2025, noon | Research Grade 8: £48,235 - £57,255 pa (pro rata) |
Postdoctoral Research Associate in Behavioural Neuroscience
Closes: Dec. 5, 2024, noon; salary: Research Grade 7: £38,674 - £46,913 per annum
<div> <p></p><div>We are looking to recruit a Post-doctoral behavioural neuroscientist to develop a program of work investigating how brains use internal models of their environment to plan goal-directed action sequences.  The project is supported by a Wellcome Trust Project Grant and builds on an ongoing collaboration between Thomas Akam, Mark Walton and Tim Behrens.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>The primary objectives of the post holder will be to plan and execute experiments to take forward the project, implement methods to record and manipulate neural activity in behaving mice, and manage their own research and administrative activities within guidelines provided by senior colleagues. They will also contribute to graduate training and supervision of undergraduate or graduate research students, and in the context of the research work for this project and resources available, the opportunity to prepare for appropriate career advancement.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>The post is full time and fixed-term for four years.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>The successful candidate will hold a PhD in a relevant discipline with extensive experience of running behavioural studies in rodents. Experience with neurosurgical techniques in mice and the analysis of such data sets is essential. They will be proficient in programming for analysis of large data sets and have an excellent academic track record commensurate with career stage.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>Informal enquiries about the post can be directed to Thomas Akam (thomas.akam@psy.ox.ac.uk).</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>The closing date for applications is midday on Thursday 5 December 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 detailing how you meet the selection criteria for this role, CV and details of two referees 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 Clinical Psychologist
Closes: Jan. 7, 2025, noon; salary: Research Grade 8: £48,235 - £57,255 pa (pro rata)
<div> <p></p><div>Applications are invited from qualified clinical psychologists for a post focusing on the assessment and treatment of patients with Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD). The successful applicant will join the Oxford Centre for Anxiety Disorder and Trauma on a project funded by the MRC and Oxford Health NIHR Biomedical Research Centre.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>This randomised controlled trial, led by Dr Kirsten Smith and supported by Dr Jennifer Wild and Professor Anke Ehlers, will test Internet Cognitive Therapy for Prolonged Grief Disorder (iCT-PG), adapted from the internet cognitive therapy model for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). This digital intervention targets the cognitive-behavioural mechanisms underlying the development and maintenance of PGD.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>The position is offered part-time at 60% FTE (22.5 hours) for 12 months. This may be extended by an additional 12 months dependent on additional funding from the MRC.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>The post-holder will assess and treat patients with PGD and work with the team to refine the programme content. Employment conditions include regular team meetings and supervision. Experience in conducting structured diagnostic interviews and treating patients with PTSD using cognitive therapy is required.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>Due to the nature of this role, any offer of employment will be contingent on a satisfactory disclosure report from the Disclosure and Barring Service.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>Only applications received before 12.00 midday on 7th January 2025 will be considered.  It is anticipated that interviews will be held on 15th January.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>You will be required to upload a covering letter explaining how you meet the job requirements, as well as a CV and details of two referees as part of your online application.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>The University of Oxford is committed to equality and valuing diversity.  All applicants will be judged on merit, according to the selection criteria.</div> </div>