Postdoc: Neuroimaging & Brain Stimulation for Speech

University of Oxford; Oxford; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

An excellent contributory pension

38 days annual leave

Childcare services

Family leave schemes

Cycle loan scheme

Discounted bus travel

Membership to social/sports clubs

Job summary

The University of Oxford invites applications for a Postdoctoral Researcher in the Brain, Speech & Language Research Group within the Department of Experimental Psychology. The role focuses on leading a randomised controlled trial combining non-invasive brain stimulation with speech fluency training in adults who stutter, with responsibilities spanning recruitment, procedures, and analyses using MRI/MEG.

The post is full-time, fixed term for 2 years, with potential extension subject to funding,

Qualifications

• Experience with human participant research and behavioural assessment.
• Experience with neuroimaging or neurostimulation techniques is essential/advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead a randomised controlled trial investigating non-invasive brain stimulation with speech fluency training.
• Recruit participants and deliver experimental procedures.
• Evaluate outcomes using speech recordings, MRI and MEG.
• Contribute to publications and conference presentations.
• Supervise a graduate research assistant.

Skills

Human participant research

Behavioural assessment

Neurostimulation methods

Education

PhD/DPhil in cognitive neuroscience

Tools

MRI

MEG

Job description

The University of Oxford invites applications for a Postdoctoral Researcher in the Brain, Speech & Language Research Group within the Department of Experimental Psychology. The role focuses on leading a randomised controlled trial combining non-invasive brain stimulation with speech fluency training in adults who stutter, with responsibilities spanning recruitment, procedures, and analyses using MRI/MEG.

The post is full-time, fixed term for 2 years, with potential extension subject to funding,