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Research Assistant

University of Oxford - Department of Experimental Psychology

Location: Oxford
Salary: £34,982 to £40,855 per annum. Grade 6
Hours: Full Time
Contract Type: Fixed-Term/Contract
Placed On: 9th July 2025
Closes: 25th July 2025
Job Ref: 180682

We are seeking a highly motivated research assistant to join the Decision and Action Laboratory headed by Professor Matthew Rushworth. The laboratories investigate the neural mechanisms of decision making, motivation, and social cognition.

The post is full time, fixed term for 12 months and is available from 1st October 2025.

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.

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. You will also contribute to scientific reports and journal articles and the presentation of data/papers at conferences.

You 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 own research and administrative activities, you will be independent, self-motivated, and able to work collaboratively in a team.

The closing date for applications is midday on 25th July 2025 and it is expected that interviews will be held during the week beginning 11th August 2025

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.

To apply for this role and for further details, including the job description and selection criteria, please click 'Apply’ button above.

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