Postdoctoral Research Assistant in Bioelectronics and Neuroengineering for Pain

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

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory pension scheme

38 days annual leave

Childcare services

Family leave schemes

Club memberships

Travel loans

Job summary

University of Oxford invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Assistant in Bioelectronics and Neuroengineering to advance brain-machine interfaces for chronic pain within the EPIONE programme.

The role is full-time and fixed term up to 4.5 years, based in the Institute of Biomedical Engineering, Oxford. You will develop real-time processing systems and collaborate with international partners to translate research into clinical practice.

Qualifications

• PhD in biomedical engineering, neuroscience, or related field.
• Experience developing technological systems for real-time human data processing in interactive settings.
• Strong programming skills and knowledge of real-time data pipelines.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to design and implementation of brain-machine interfaces and non-invasive stimulation systems.
• Work on real-time data processing and closed-loop interventions in collaboration with cross-disciplinary teams.
• Ensure regulatory compliance of experimental systems and support clinical translation efforts.

Skills

Real-time data processing experience

Python

MATLAB

C programming

Collaborative mindset

Excellent communication skills

Education

PhD in biomedical engineering or neuroscience

Tools

Python

MATLAB

C

Job description

Postdoctoral Research Assistant in Bioelectronics and Neuroengineering for Pain

Department of Engineering Science, Institute of Biomedical Engineering, Old Road Campus Research Building, Headington, Oxford, OX3 7DQ

Are you passionate about pioneering neurotechnology to transform lives affected by chronic pain? Join the University of Oxford’s EPIONE programme, a six-year EPSRC-funded initiative that brings together leading researchers from Oxford, Cambridge, UCL, and Glasgow to develop next-generation brain stimulation and modulation systems.

We are looking for a Postdoctoral Research Assistant in Bioelectronics and Neuroengineering to join the team at the Institute of Biomedical Engineering within the Department of Engineering Science at the University of Oxford. The post is full-time and fixed term for up to 4.5 years (the EPSRC grant ends in September 2031).

About the role

We are seeking a talented and driven Postdoctoral Research Assistant to contribute to the design and implementation of novel engineering technologies for chronic pain. You will work on advanced brain-machine interfaces and non-invasive stimulation systems, integrating real-time behavioural and brain activity monitoring to deliver closed-loop interventions. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to the establishment and optimisation of these experimental systems in compliance with regulatory requirements within the host group, collaborate across disciplines, and contribute to clinical translation efforts.

You will work with Professor Tim Denison’s Brain Engineering Lab at Oxford’s Institute of Biomedical Engineering, collaborating with the Oxford Centre for Integrative Neuroimaging, MRC BNDU, and the Oxford Health NIHR BRC.

About you

You will hold a PhD in biomedical engineering, neuroscience, or a related field, and have experience in the development of technological systems for real-time human data processing in interactive settings. Technical expertise in areas such as electrophysiological recording, VR paradigm design, closed-loop algorithm development, or clinical neuroscience is highly desirable.

We are looking for someone with:

• Experience in real-time human data processing
• Advanced programming skills (e.g., Python, MATLAB, C)
• A collaborative mindset and excellent communication skills
• A commitment to high-quality research and innovation

What we offer

Your happiness and wellbeing at work matters to us, so we offer a range of family friendly and financial benefits including:

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

The University also runs an enormous number of social groups and sports clubs for those looking for more than just a great place to work.

The Department holds an Athena Swan Bronze award, highlighting its commitment to promoting women in Science, Engineering and Technology.

Monday, 23 November 2026

Salary (£) : £39,424 - £47,779 per annum, with a discretionary range to £53,483 per annum (Inclusive of the Oxford University weighting)