Part-time Research Assistant – RELMED Study EEG

The University of Oxford is a stimulating work environment, which enjoys an international reputation as a world-class centre of excellence. Our research plays a key role in tackling many global challenges, from reducing our carbon emissions to developing vaccines during a pandemic.

The Department of Psychiatry is based on the Warneford Hospital site in Oxford – a friendly, welcoming place of work with an international reputation for excellence. The Department has a substantial research programme, with major funding from Medical Research Council (MRC), Wellcome Trust and National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) and provides highly rated medical training in psychiatry.  The Head of Department is Professor Belinda Lennox.

We are looking for a Part-time Research Assistant for the RELMED project. RELMED is a Wellcome Trust funded research project which aims to understand which computational (reinforcement learning) mechanisms are engaged by different antidepressant treatments.

What We Offer

As an employer, we genuinely care about our employees’ wellbeing and this is reflected in the range of benefits that we offer including:

• An excellent contributory pension scheme
• 38 days annual leave
• A comprehensive range of childcare services
• Family leave schemes
• Cycle loan scheme
• Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans
• Membership to a variety of social and sports clubs

About the Role

The post is offered on a part time basis (50% FTE), funded until 31 July 2027 and is based in the Department of Psychiatry at the Warneford. 

The RELMED study is opening in May 2025. It consists of two randomised clinical trials to be run in sequence. The first trial will run until 2027.   This post is suitable for a candidate with previous research experience in the collection and analysis of EEG data, who wishes to contribute to top quality research.

You will be responsible for collaborating with the clinical trials and research fellow team in acquiring high-quality behavioural and EEG data.  This will involve setting up and calibrating EEG equipment, ensuring all systems are functioning correctly before each experiment and monitoring EEG records, performing quality control and addressing any technical issues promptly.  You will recruit study participants and discuss the study and obtain informed consent from people with depression.   You will liaise with study personnel including clinical staff, clinical managers, administrative staff and members of the research team and ensure that the project is run to agreed standards and timetable.

About You

You will hold a first degree or Master’s in psychology or a related area along with an excellent academic record.  Experience of conducting research in neuroscience, running EEG experiments and performing quality checks of data is essential as is a high level of consideration and care for research participants and awareness of the importance of confidentiality.  You will have demonstrable excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills and the ability to work both independently and within a team and to deadlines.  Experience of working with clinical trials would be desirable.

Diversity

Committed to equality and valuing diversity

Our active Psychiatry People and Culture teams and initiatives work to make the Department of Psychiatry as supportive, welcoming and inclusive as possible.

Application Process

You will be required to upload a covering letter/supporting statement, CV and the details of two referees as part of your online application.

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