Post-Doctoral Research Assistant for Brain Analytics and Computing
University of Oxford, New Headington, Oxford
Post-Doctoral Research Assistant for Brain Analytics and Computing
£40178-£48700
University of Oxford, New Headington, Oxford
- Full time
- Temporary
- Onsite working
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Full Job Description
The post is funded for 18 months and is based in the Centre for Eudaimonia and Human Flourishing, Stoke House, Oxford OX3 9BX You will manage own academic research and administrative activities. This involves small scale project management, to co-ordinate multiple aspects of work to meet deadlines. You will adapt existing and develop new research methodologies and materials. You will prepare working theories and analyse quantitative data from a variety of sources, reviewing and refining theories as appropriate. You will lead the project's code and data-sharing strategy (GitHub, Docker/Singularity).
You will have or to be close to completion of a relevant(PhD/DPhil ) in neuroscience or a closely related field with relevant research experience. You will hold a first degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or Physics. You will possess sufficient specialist knowledge in information-theoretic analysis of functional MRI signals, as demonstrated by relevant peer reviewed publications/preprints. You will also possess sufficient specialist knowledge in designing, training, and analysing Artificial/Deep Neural Networks to model neural systems or cognitive processes, as demonstrated by relevant peer reviewed publications/preprints. Experience of conducting research investigating functional MRI of patients with focal or traumatic brain lesions 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 for a Postdoctoral Researcher with expertise in neuroscientific data analysis and high-performance computing, to lead delivery of Work Packages within the context of a Wellcome Trust Grant held by Dr. Luppi. 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