Postdoctoral Research Assistant in Bioelectronics and Neuroengineering for Pain Closing date: Nov 23, 2026

University of Oxford, Department of Engineering Science; 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

Social and sports clubs

Discounted bus travel

Season Ticket travel loans

Job summary

The University of Oxford invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Assistant in Bioelectronics and Neuroengineering to advance brain-machine interfaces and non-invasive stimulation for chronic pain. The role is full-time, fixed-term up to 4.5 years, supporting regulatory compliance and cross-disciplinary collaboration within the EPIONE programme.

Working with the Brain Engineering Lab and partners across Oxford and beyond, you will develop real-time data processing systems and contribute

Qualifications

• PhD in biomedical engineering, neuroscience, or a related field.
• Experience in real-time human data processing.
• Desirable: electrophysiological recording, VR paradigms, closed-loop algorithms, or clinical neuroscience.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement engineering technologies for chronic pain.
• Develop brain-machine interfaces and non-invasive stimulation systems.
• Integrate real-time behavioural and brain activity monitoring for closed-loop interventions.
• Collaborate across disciplines and support clinical translation efforts.

Skills

Real-time data processing

Python

MATLAB

C

Education

PhD in biomedical engineering or neuroscience

Tools

Electrophysiological recording

VR paradigm design

Closed-loop algorithm development

Clinical neuroscience

Job description

United Kingdom

Engineering Science

Postdoctoral Research Assistant in Bioelectronics and Neuroengineering for Pain

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

Closing date: Nov 23, 2026 12:00PM

Description

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
• Cycle loan scheme
• 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.

Additional Information

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