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Vacancies within Department of Experimental Psychology

There are currently 4 vacancies within Department of Experimental Psychology:

Title Closes Salary
Postdoctoral Researcher in Neurodiversity and Mathematical Learning April 2, 2024, noon Grade 7: £36,024 to £44,263 per annum
Project Manager & Recruitment Officer (part-time) April 2, 2024, noon Grade 6: £32,332 to £38,205 per annum, pro rata
Research Assistant April 5, 2024, noon Standard Grade 7: £36,024-£44,263 p.a. or depending on experience, Grade 6: £32,332-£38,205 p.a.
Associate Professor of Clinical Psychology May 17, 2024, noon Grade 36S: University salary £52,815 - £70,918 per annum plus substantial additional benefits including (currently) £3,000 p.a. College allowance. A market pay supplement (up to £10,000 p.a.) may be possible for suitably qualified clinical candidates.

Postdoctoral Researcher in Neurodiversity and Mathematical Learning

Closes: April 2, 2024, noon; salary: Grade 7: £36,024 to £44,263 per annum

<div> <p></p><div>We are seeking a postdoctoral researcher to join an exciting new project at the interface between developmental psychology, education, and neurodiversity. The position will involve working on an interdisciplinary longitudinal project that will employ standardised assessments, experimental measures (e.g., child friendly ipad based assessments, online assessments), and mixed methods, to understand cognitive and educational contributors to early mathematical learning for neurodivergent children. Our focus will be three groups of children with genetic conditions diagnosed early in life (Down&#8217;s syndrome, fragile X syndrome, or Williams syndrome), to understand both general and specific contributors to good outcomes leading to independence in early numeracy for neurodivergent children.</div><br> <div>&#160;</div><br> <div>Candidates should hold a PhD in developmental psychology or related disciplines. Previous experience of cognitive developmental research is essential, and either a keen interest or prior experience of genetic conditions and/or intellectual disability and/or neurodiversity would be an advantage. Excellent communication skills, interests in working as part of an interdisciplinary team, and the ability to manage your own research are key to the post, as is the experience of working with children, parents, and educators in schools. Expertise of analysing data across two timepoints is desirable. The successful applicant would be principally based in Oxford, working with Prof Gaia Scerif, but they will benefit from being embedded in an extended research team for this project, including co-PIs Prof Emily Farran (University of Surrey) and Prof Jo van Herwegen (University College London).</div><br> <div>&#160;</div><br> <div>This post is full-time fixed term for up to 36 months. The post may involve long distance UK travel, which may be facilitated by having access to own reliable transport, although this is not essential.</div><br> <div>&#160;</div><br> <div>For any questions relating to the project please contact Gaia Scerif (gaia.scerif@psy.ox.ac.uk).</div><br> <div>&#160;</div><br> <div>The closing date for applications is midday on Tuesday 2nd April 2024.&#160; It is anticipated that interviews will be held on 22nd April 2024.&#160; It is hoped the post-holder will be able to start in post on 1st June 2024 or as soon as possible thereafter.</div><br> <div>&#160;</div><br> <div>Applications for this vacancy are to be made online. As part of your application, 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.</div><br> <div>&#160;</div><br> <div>To apply for this role and for further details, including the job description and selection criteria and see the link below:</div> </div>

Project Manager & Recruitment Officer (part-time)

Closes: April 2, 2024, noon; salary: Grade 6: £32,332 to £38,205 per annum, pro rata

<div> <p></p><div>We are seeking a graduate researcher or equivalent professional to join an exciting new project at the interface between developmental psychology, education, and neurodiversity. The position will involve supporting an interdisciplinary longitudinal project that will employ standardised assessments, experimental measures (e.g., child friendly iPad-based assessments, online assessments), and mixed methods to understand cognitive and educational contributors to early mathematical learning for neurodivergent children. Our focus will be three groups of children with genetic conditions diagnosed early in life (Down&#8217;s syndrome, fragile X syndrome, or Williams syndrome), to understand both general and specific contributors to good outcomes leading to independence in early numeracy for neurodivergent children.&#160;</div><br> <div>&#160;</div><br> <div>This position will involve joining an extended team connecting the University of Oxford, Surrey University and University College London, to support recruitment, project management, participatory science, and knowledge exchange for the project.</div><br> <div>&#160;</div><br> <div>This post is part-time fixed term for up to 36 months, working at 0.2 FTEs (1 day per week). Other part-time pro rata arrangements might be considered.</div><br> <div>&#160;</div><br> <div>A keen interest in developmental psychology and education are essential, and either a keen interest or prior experience of working with children with genetic conditions, intellectual disability, or neurodiversity would be an advantage. Excellent communication skills, interests in working as part of an interdisciplinary team, and the ability to manage recruitment and administrative activities are essential. The post-holder will be involved in all aspects of the research project, with a particular focus on recruitment, public engagement, and facilitating knowledge exchange activities. Prior experience of primary school settings in the context of teaching / recruitment and / or public engagements is essential. The successful applicant would be principally based in Oxford, working with Prof Gaia Scerif, but they will benefit from being embedded in an extended research team for this project, including co-PIs Prof Emily Farran (University of Surrey) and Prof Jo van Herwegen (University College London).</div><br> <div>&#160;</div><br> <div>For any questions relating to the project please contact Gaia Scerif (gaia.scerif@psy.ox.ac.uk).</div><br> <div>&#160;</div><br> <div>The closing date for applications is midday on Tuesday 2nd April 2024.&#160; It is anticipated that interviews will be held on 22nd April 2024.&#160; It is hoped the post-holder will be able to start in post on 1st June 2024 or as soon as possible thereafter.</div><br> <div>&#160;</div><br> <div>Applications for this vacancy are to be made online. As part of your application, 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.</div><br> <div>&#160;</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: April 5, 2024, noon; salary: Standard Grade 7: £36,024-£44,263 p.a. or depending on experience, Grade 6: £32,332-£38,205 p.a.

<div> <p></p><div>Applications are invited for a full-time research assistant and research coordinator to join the laboratories of Mark Walton at the Department of Experimental Psychology and Tim Behrens at the Nuffield Department of Clinical Neurosciences to assist a Wellcome Trust-funded project to investigate the neural representations underlying flexible behaviours.</div><br> <div>&#160;</div><br> <div>This is offered as a post-doctoral position but candidates with less experience will be considered and adjustments to the job description made commensurate with the Grade 6 salary.</div><br> <div>&#160;</div><br> <div>The role is fixed-term for one year from 1st May 2024 or as soon as possible thereafter.</div><br> <div>&#160;</div><br> <div>The post-holder&#160;will provide skilled support for lab members especially for electrophysiology, optogenetic and behavioural experiments conducted in the lab, monitor and order new supplies necessary for experiments as needed, attend lab meetings and ensure that internal and external administrative work needed for completion of experiments is met.</div><br> <div>&#160;</div><br> <div>The successful candidate will be qualified to HNC or equivalent level in a relevant area of biological research or MSc degree in a relevant discipline and hold a Personal Licence to conduct animal-based scientific work.&#160; With considerable experience in laboratory technician work and/or laboratory-based research experience related to the scientific investigation of the nervous system, you will also have excellent communication, organisational and time management skills and the ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.</div><br> <div>&#160;</div><br> <div>This position will sometimes require out of hours and/or weekend working.</div><br> <div>&#160;</div><br> <div>The closing date for applications is midday on 5th April, 2024.</div><br> <div>&#160;</div><br> <div>Applications for this vacancy are to be made online. You will be required to upload a supporting statement, CV and details of two referees as part of your online application.</div> </div>

Associate Professor of Clinical Psychology

Closes: May 17, 2024, noon; salary: Grade 36S: University salary £52,815 - £70,918 per annum plus substantial additional benefits including (currently) £3,000 p.a. College allowance. A market pay supplement (up to £10,000 p.a.) may be possible for suitably qualified clinical candidates.

<div> <p></p><div>Applications are invited for an Associate Professorship of Clinical Psychology jointly based at the Department of Experimental Psychology and the Institute of Clinical Psychology, Oxford, with effect from 1 October 2024 or as soon as possible thereafter. The post is in association with a Fellowship by Special Election at Reuben College. The Associate Professor will join a dynamic and collaborative department whose aim is to conduct world-leading experimental research to understand the psychological and neural mechanisms relevant to human behaviour and to translate these findings into evidence-based public benefits and mental health and wellbeing, education, industry, and policy. &#160;</div><br> <div>&#160;</div><br> <div>The main duties of this post will be to conduct an independent research programme in clinical psychological science, and to give high-quality clinical research supervision at graduate level to students studying for the Doctorate in Clinical Psychology.&#160; In addition, the postholder will contribute to the supervision of MSci projects undertaken by students in Experimental Psychology and provide advanced clinical psychology exposure at undergraduate level. They will have a strong commitment to open and reproducible science and be committed to educating students and training the next generation of clinical research leaders. Within the College the postholder will contribute to a vibrant interdisciplinary programme and in the support of postgraduate students across a variety of departments.&#160; &#160;</div><br> <div>&#160;</div><br> <div>You should have a doctorate in Psychology or a related science; an ability to contribute to teaching and training of students studying for the Doctorate of Clinical Psychology and MSc in Experimental Psychology; a strong and developing track record of research in psychology; and current research funding or an independent research track record likely to attract competitive research grant funding. You will also be expected to participate in the administration of Reuben College and the Department of Experimental Psychology.</div><br> <div>&#160;</div><br> <div>Applications for this vacancy are to be made online. To apply for this role and for further details, including the job description and selection criteria, please click on the &#8216;Apply&#8217; link herein.</div><br> <div>&#160;</div><br> <div>The closing date for applications is <strong>12.00 noon on 17 May 2024.</strong> It is expected that interviews for shortlisted candidates will be held in June or July 2024, in Oxford.</div><br> <div>&#160;</div><br> <div>Applications are particularly welcome from women, black and minority ethnic candidates who are underrepresented in academic posts in Oxford.</div> </div>