Research Assistant in Human Neuromodulation Job Oxford area,England UK,Research/Development

Overview

This is an exciting opportunity to join the MRC Centre of Research Excellence in Restorative Neural Dynamics (RND CoRE) within the Physiological Neuroimaging Group led by Professor Charlotte Stagg. The role involves supporting human non‑invasive neuromodulation research with predominantly healthy adult participants, with potential opportunities to work with clinical populations.

Key Responsibilities

Assist with participant recruitment, scheduling, data collection and analysis across a range of human studies.

Manage own research and administrative activities within guidelines provided by senior colleagues.

Contribute to wider project planning, select and adapt experimental protocols.

Use specialist equipment during participant testing sessions.

Contribute to scientific reports, journal articles and the presentation of data at conferences.

Represent the research group at external meetings and seminars.

Qualifications

First degree with relevant experience of neuromodulation and neuroimaging in human participants.

Desirable: working towards a doctorate in neuroimaging, neuromodulation or a closely related field.

Sufficient specialist knowledge of human non‑invasive brain stimulation approaches.

Proven track record in recruiting and scheduling study volunteers, including from complex clinical populations.

Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Ability to manage time effectively and work independently as well as part of a small team.

Master's degree in a related subject, experience analysing neuroimaging (particularly MR) data and contributing to peer‑reviewed publications is desirable.

Benefits

University staff enjoy 38 days paid holiday, a generous pension scheme, flexible working options, travel discounts including salary‑sacrifice schemes for bicycles and electric cars, access to an extensive range of personal and professional development opportunities, free membership of the University Club, and discounted access to University sports facilities. Family‑friendly benefits include a generous family leave scheme and access to over 450 nursery places.

Employment

Information

Location:

Nuffield Department of Clinical Neurosciences (NDCN), FMRIB, John Radcliffe Hospital, Headington, Oxford, OX3 9DU
. The post is fixed‑term for three years and based s is an in‑person role with limited opportunities for hybrid working.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The University of Oxford is committed to equality and valuing diversity. NDCN holds a departmental Silver Athena SWAN award recognising efforts to promote gender equality. Applications are welcomed from individuals of all backgrounds, including those currently under‑represented in research.

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