Part-Time Research Assistant- STEP
University of Oxford, New Headington, Oxford
Part-Time Research Assistant- STEP
£35681-£41636
University of Oxford, New Headington, Oxford
- Part time
- Permanent
- Onsite working
Posted 5 days ago, 11 Sep | Get your application in now to be included in the first week's applications.
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Location ref: New Headington, Oxford
Full Job Description
The post is funded for 3 years and is based in the Department of Psychiatry at the Warneford Hospital. You will contribute to the use of neuroimaging in the assessment of participants in the STEP programme. You will manage your own research and administrative activities, within guidelines provided by senior colleagues. You will contribute to wider project planning, including ideas for new research projects.
You will hold a relevant first degree, together with some relevant research experience. You will possess sufficient specialist knowledge and experience in research to work within established research programmes. Experience in psychosis research is desirable.
Department of Psychiatry, University of Oxford, Warneford Hospital, Oxford OX3 7JX The University of Oxford is a stimulating work environment, which enjoys an international reputation as a world-class centre of excellence. Our research plays a key role in tackling many global challenges, from reducing our carbon emissions to developing vaccines during a pandemic. The Department of Psychiatry is based on the Warneford Hospital site in Oxford - a friendly, welcoming place of work with an international reputation for excellence. The Department has a substantial research programme, with major funding from Medical Research Council (MRC), Wellcome Trust and National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) and provides highly rated medical training in psychiatry. The Head of Department is Professor Belinda Lennox. This is an exciting opportunity to join Professor Philip McGuire's research group, contributing to research investigating the effects of cannabidiol (CBD) in psychosis. The postholder will support the neuroimaging assessment of participants involved in these studies. The role does not involve the clinical assessment of participants. What We Offer As an employer, we genuinely care about our employees' wellbeing and this is reflected in the range of benefits that we offer including:
- 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 This role also offers the opportunity for hybrid working