Research Assistant

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.

Currently located in the Radcliffe Observatory Quarter, Experimental Psychology will be moving to the new, purpose-built Life and Mind Building (Home | The Life and Mind Building (ox.ac.uk)) a multidisciplinary research and teaching facility due to open in the summer of 2025

We are seeking a motivated and talented Research Assistant to work with Dr Fei-Yang Huang and Dr Fabian Grabenhorst to play a key role in research on neurophysiology of learning and decision-making from nutrient rewards in animals (NHPs).  The research is supported by the Wellcome Trust.  

The post is funded for one year and is offered on a full-time basis.

The role will involve a range of activities including assisting the Principal Investigators to ensure the smooth running of the research studies; data management and analysis; contributing to scientific reports and journal articles and the presentation of data/papers at conferences.

The successful candidate will hold a first degree in neuroscience, psychology, clinical medicine (Doctor of Medicine) with experience of research in behavioural neuroscience, experimental psychology, or a related field involving nonhuman primates, demonstrated through peer-reviewed publications. They will be familiar with reward and decision neuroscience, neuroeconomics, and basic techniques in primate neurophysiology. Excellent organisational, communication and interpersonal skills are also required. Proficiency in one of the computer languages (eg MATLAB, C, Python etc) and basic training in animal research-related procedures would be an advantage.  

What we offer

As an employer, we genuinely care about your happiness and wellbeing at work 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  

Applications for this vacancy are to be made online. You will be required to upload a supporting statement detailing how you meet the selection criteria, your CV, and the contact details of two referees as part of your application. 

The closing date for applications is midday on 28 April 2025 and only applications received by this date will be considered

 We are committed to equality and valuing diversity.

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