Postdoctoral Researcher

University of Oxford; Oxford; Presencial; GBP 39 000 - 48 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

An excellent contributory pension

38 days annual leave

Childcare services

Family leave schemes

Cycle loan scheme

Discounted bus travel

Membership to social/sports clubs

Resumo da oferta

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,

Qualificações

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

Responsabilidades

• 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.

Conhecimentos

Human participant research

Behavioural assessment

Neurostimulation methods

Formação académica

PhD/DPhil in cognitive neuroscience

Ferramentas

MRI

MEG

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Grade 7: £39,424-£47,779 per annum

Applications are invited for a Postdoctoral Researcher to join the Brain, Speech & Language Research Group led by Kate Watkins within the Department of Experimental Psychology. The post is funded by the European Research Council for the STUTTER project, which investigates the neural mechanisms underlying stuttering across the lifespan.

The successful applicant will lead a randomised controlled trial investigating the effects of non-invasive brain stimulation combined with speech fluency training in adults who stutter. The postholder will be responsible for participant recruitment, delivery of experimental procedures and evaluation of outcomes using speech recordings, MRI and MEG. They will also contribute to publications, conference presentations and other research outputs arising from the project and provide day-to-day supervision of a graduate research assistant. The project team comprises the Principal Investigator, two postdoctoral researchers and two graduate research assistants and benefits from expertise and infrastructure at the Oxford Centre for Integrative Neuroimaging (OxCIN).

The post is full-time and fixed term for 2 years in the first instance, with the possibility of extension subject to funding. Flexible working, including evenings and weekends, may occasionally be required. The role is based in the Life and Mind Building and involves work at the Oxford Centre for Human Brain Activity in Headington, Oxford.

Applicants should hold, or be close to completing, a PhD/DPhil in cognitive neuroscience, psychology, speech and language sciences, or a related discipline. Experience of human participant research and behavioural assessment, neuroimaging or neurostimulation methods is essential. Experience of MRI, MEG or non-invasive brain stimulation techniques would be advantageous.

What We Offer

• 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 loans
• Membership to a variety of social and sports clubs

The University of Oxford is committed to equal opportunity, and to being an inclusive institution where everyone belongs and is supported to succeed. We recognise how the diversity of our community enriches our ability to deliver on our academic mission. We welcome applications from individuals from all backgrounds, including those under-represented within higher education. No applicant or members of staff shall be unlawfully discriminated against on the basis of age, disability, gender re...

The closing date for applications is midday on 13 November 2026 and only applications received by this date will be considered.