Question 1

What qualifications and experience are required for the Head of Operations role?

Accepted Answer

Candidates need experience in a research-intensive university or comparable environment, including programme management , strategic academic planning , and financial management with budget profiling. Excellent leadership , stakeholder engagement across academia, industry, and public sectors is essential. Explore for similar roles.

Question 2

What is the application deadline and process?

Accepted Answer

Applications must be received before 12:00 midday on 9th March 2026 . Interviews are planned for 31st March 2026 . Contact NDCN HR Recruitment at recruitment@ndcn.ox.ac.uk or Professor Peter Magill for details. See the full job description and apply via the university portal. Check to strengthen your application.

Question 3

Is part-time or hybrid working available?

Accepted Answer

The post is full-time , but part-time minimum 80% FTE will be considered. Hybrid or flexible working patterns may be possible in agreement with the MRC CoRE Director. View for flexible options in academia.

Question 4

What is the salary and contract duration?

Accepted Answer

Salary: £56,623 - £65,336 per annum on Standard Grade 9 . The role is fixed-term from 1st May 2026 until 31st October 2032 . Learn more about and pay scales in higher education.

Question 5

What are the key responsibilities of the Head of Operations?

Accepted Answer

Oversee administration, resources, performance, development, and finances of the multisite MRC CoRE. Line manage the Operational Support Team, contribute to strategic planning , and promote best practices for research culture. Ideal for those with operational oversight in complex environments. Related roles in .

Question 6

What research focus does the MRC Centre have?

Accepted Answer

The MRC Centre of Research Excellence in Restorative Neural Dynamics harnesses neural dynamics for transformative medical device therapies for brain conditions. Join leadership in this flagship initiative at University of Oxford's NDCN. Discover in neuroscience.

University of Oxford

Nuffield Department of Clinical Neurosciences (NDCN)’s Brain Network Dynamics Unit, Mansfield Road, Oxford OX1 3TH

"Head of Operations for the Medical Research Council Centre of Research Excellence in Restorative Neural Dynamics"

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