Lead Researcher: Brain Dynamics & White Matter (Hybrid)

University of Oxford; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent pension scheme

38 days annual leave

Childcare services

Family leave schemes

Discounted travel

Social and sports clubs

Hybrid working

Job summary

University of Oxford is inviting a researcher to lead an original programme on brain dynamics shaped by adaptive white matter plasticity. The role is based in the Department of Psychiatry, CEHF, Stoke House, Oxford.

The post is funded for 2 years and involves designing MEG experiments, translating findings into computational models, and contributing to high-profile publications. Applicants should have a PhD in Neuroscience and a strong track record.

Qualifications

• PhD/DPhil in Neuroscience or closely related field.
• Strong publication record and international reputation.

Responsibilities

• Design and lead an original research programme.
• Run MEG-based experiments using conventional SQUID and next-gen OPM systems.
• Translate mechanistic knowledge into dynamical systems and whole-brain modelling.

Skills

White matter plasticity

Education

PhD in Neuroscience

Tools

MEG (SQUID/OPM)

Job description

University of Oxford is inviting a researcher to lead an original programme on brain dynamics shaped by adaptive white matter plasticity. The role is based in the Department of Psychiatry, CEHF, Stoke House, Oxford.

The post is funded for 2 years and involves designing MEG experiments, translating findings into computational models, and contributing to high-profile publications. Applicants should have a PhD in Neuroscience and a strong track record.