Research Assistant

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.

We are seeking a motivated and talented research assistant with an interest in brain ageing research, dementia or cognitive disorders to join the Cognitive Neurology team led by Prof Masud Husain to play a key role in Wellcome Trust funded research on apathy, anhedonia and depression across neurological disorders.

The post is full time and funded for two years.

The role will involve a range of activities including face-to-face interactions with patients; data management and analysis; assisting the Principal Investigators to ensure the smooth running of the research studies; and contribution to writing ethical approvals and research papers for publication.

You will hold a first degree in psychology, neuroscience or other relevant area of discipline with excellent organisational skills with good attention to detail and the ability to manage priorities and resources. Experience of conducting behavioural or cognitive studies and data handling and analysis using statistical packages is essential.

As the post involves working in clinical areas with direct contact with patients a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check will be needed.

What we offer

As an employer, we genuinely care about your happiness and wellbeing at work 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

Applications for this vacancy are to be made online. You will be required to upload a supporting statement explaining how you meet the selection criteria, up-to-date CV and the details of two referees as part of your online application.

To apply for this role and for further details, including the job description and selection criteria, please clink on the link below. Only applications received before 12:00 midday on 16th June 2026 will be considered.

The University of Oxford is committed to equal opportunity, and to being an inclusive institution where everyone belongs and is supported to succeed. We recognise how the diversity of our community enriches our ability to deliver on our academic mission. We welcome applications from individuals from all backgrounds, including those under-represented within higher education. No applicant or members of staff shall be unlawfully discriminated against on the basis of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.