Research Assistant for Paediatric Neuroimaging at University of Oxford

We are looking for a Research Assistant for Paediatric Neuroimaging to join the Vision Group, part of the Wellcome Centre for Integrative Neuroimaging at Nuffield Department of Clinical Neurosciences. Seeking a Research Assistant to support a neuroimaging study of children with amblyopia. Also known as ‘lazy eye’, this is a common childhood vision disorder that can cause permanent impairments in vision.

The research assistant will work closely with the other members of the research team on all aspects of this study of amblyopia in children. They will be responsible for recruiting children with binocular vision abnormalities, and control children who have normal sight. The RA will additionally help to write and administer all ethical approvals for the study, ensuring that information is communicated, logged and up-to-date. The post-holder will be actively involved in all aspects of data collection, including scheduling and running MRI scan sessions and behavioural testing sessions. Since the project involves children, the actual scan sessions will need to be outside of the school day and therefore the RA will need to have a flexible work schedule.

More generally, the RA will be working at the WIN-Annexe building in Headington, participate in lab weekly lab meetings and other activities within the Vision Group.

The position is an excellent opportunity for a candidate interested in gaining research experience in a neuroimaging environment with a clinical focus. There will also be opportunities to benefit from the extensive training courses available both within the department and wider University.

Essential selection criteria:

• Excellent academic credentials, as demonstrated by a first-class or high 2.1 degree in relevant subject  and strong recent academic references.
• Clear and professional communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work with children and parents.
• Excellent organisational skills being able to assist admin and data collection of research projects to a high level of efficiency and strong attention to detail.
• Pro-active and independent to find solutions.
• Good technical and computer skills to support data collection.

Desirable selection criteria:

• Experience working with children in a research setting.

• Experience in recruiting participants for studies.

• Experience writing ethical permissions for human studies.

• Demonstrated enthusiasm in public engagement and science communication.

Please see the below ‘Job Description’ for further details on the project, responsibilities, and selection criteria, as well as further information about the university and how to apply.

This post is full-time and fixed until 31st July 2025.

Only applications received before 12:00 midday on Friday 29th March 2024 will be considered.

Interviews are expected to be held as soon as possible thereafter.