work . The post holder will benefit from exciting opportunities for training and career development, which may prepare the post holder to apply for a PhD/DPhil.
The post holder will provide research support to a range of laboratory-based and experimental sleep/circadian intervention studies. Principal duties include: supporting participant recruitment and assessments; delivery of behavioural sleep and circadian interventions under clinical supervision; data collection, sleep scoring and analysis; scheduling and running lab-based and home-based studies of sleep and circadian rhythmicity; preparing manuscripts for publication; supporting patient and public involvement activities.
The successful candidate will hold an MSc (or equivalent) in psychology, neuroscience or a related discipline, with some relevant experience in sleep or circadian research. They will be able to manage their own research and administrative activities, have excellent communication and analytical skills, including experience using statistical software, and an interest in behavioural or psychological therapies. An interest in pursuing a DPhil/PhD in neuroscience and experience of working with clinical populations would be advantageous.
Informal enquiries are encouraged (Email:simon.kyle@ndcn.ox.ac.uk or Nicola.barclay@ndcn.ox.ac.uk).
Please see the below 'Job Description' for further details on the role, responsibilities, and selection criteria, as well as further information about the university and how to apply.
This post is fixed term until 16th May 2028.
Only applications received before midday 12:00 on Friday 16th October 2026 will be considered.
Interviews will be held as soon as possible thereafter.
Contact Person: NDCN HR Recruitment
Pay Scale: RESEARCH GRADE 6
Contact Email: recruitment@ndcn.ox.acuk
Job Description
£35,681 to £41,636 per annum
