Postdoctoral Researcher Young People

We are looking to appoint a postdoctoral research assistant to join the Psychopharmacology and Research Lab to work on a large-scale collaborative project funded by the Wellcome Trust.  The post is based in the Department of Psychiatry, University of Oxford and is full time although consideration will be given to candidates wishing to work part time (minimum 80% FTE) on a pro rata basis with appropriate adjustment of duties

The post is fixed term (funded for 3 years).

You will work on a project exploring mechanisms of antidepressant drug action in young people, including developing novel cognitive tasks and assessing the effects of treatment with high field 7T fMRI imaging. This project involves significant work with advisors with lived experience of depression to optimise the relevance and feasibility of our measures. You will join a multi-discipline team which involves liaising with clinical settings as well as research centres in Oxford, London and Bristol. We will support the post holder in their career aspirations and focus on positive research culture. 

You will have or be close to the completion of a PhD in clinical or cognitive neuroscience, human psychopharmacology, or experimental medicine as well as excellent data analysis skills, including experience of dealing with complex data sets.  Evidence of commitment to open science approaches and applications is essential along with excellent interpersonal and communication skills and experience of working in an interdisciplinary area.  Training in Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and experience with gaining approvals and communicating with regulatory and approval bodies (such as ethics committees, MHRA, NHS R&D departments) would be desirable.

You will be required to upload a covering letter/supporting statement and a CV as part of your application.

The closing date for this post is 12.00 midday on 19th July 2024