Research Assistant/Lab Manager

1 month ago


Oxford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom University of Oxford Full time

We are seeking a highly motivated Research Assistant/Lab Manager to work with Professor Bernhard Staresina in the Memory and Sleep Laboratory. The laboratory investigates the interactions between episodic memory formation and brain dynamics during sleep.

The post is full-time and fixed-term for 24 months ending no later than 31 Dec 2026 in the first instance, with the possibility of an extension dependent on funding.

The post-holder will be expected to carry out administrative tasks pertaining to lab management as well as research related to the laboratory's interests and collaborate with other researchers in collecting and analysing data.

The successful candidate will hold an undergraduate degree or equivalent qualification in psychology, neuroscience, physiology or a related discipline. They should have experience in cognitive neuroscience research, behavioral data collection and analysis and using MATLAB. They will be self-motivated and able to work independently but will also need to work collaboratively with those involved in the research. The ability to manage their own research and administrative duties is also required. Knowledge of cognitive neuroscience of memory and/or sleep and experience of conducting sleep/polysomnography studies would be desirable.

Closing date for applications is midday on the 30th April 2024. It is anticipated that interviews will be held in May.

Applications for this vacancy are to be made online. You will be required to upload a supporting statement 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 the 'Apply' button above.

£32,332 to £38,205 per annum : Grade 6



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