Research Assistant in Human Neuroimaging of Melanopsin Network

Research Assistant in Human Neuroimaging of Melanopsin Network

Nuffield Department of Clinical Neurosciences (NDCN), John Radcliffe Hospital, Headington, Oxford, OX3 9DU

As part of the project "From vision to mental health: advanced ultra-high field MRI of the human melanopsin pathway", we are recruiting a research assistant / early career post-doctoral researcher. The aim of the research is to characterise interplays between visual information and neural pathways of circadian signalling in humans using neuroimaging. The position is funded by a Royal Society Dorothy Hodgkin Research Renewal Fellowship award to Dr Betina Ip.

Betina Ip’s Group is part of the Vision Group, Oxford Centre for Integrative Neuroimaging, Nuffield Department of Clinical Neurosciences, University of Oxford.

You will be technically adept problem solver, based on-site and will support development of new behavioural and MRI protocols aimed to understand the melanopsin pathway. You will design experimental protocols and collect data, collaborate extensively across disciplinary boundaries, and pursue research that delivers real world solutions. To do this, you will proactively develop experiments, seek improvements in the research process, clearly communicate progress, schedule experiments, lead technical and main data collection in MRI and behavioural studies, analyse data, write ethics and manuscript drafts and perform administrative tasks and record keeping to a high level as required. You will also participate in lab meetings and keep collaborators updated, as well as present at internal and external scientific meetings. The researcher will be based at the Oxford University Center for Integrative Neuroimaging.

The position is an excellent opportunity for a candidate, either immediately after their first degree or a early career postdoc looking for further training, interested in gaining research experience in a world-leading neuroimaging environment with a translational focus. Neuroimaging training will be provided through the FMRIB Graduate Course, and bespoke training opportunities can be designed depending on the candidate’s research background. Broader career support is available through annual Personal Development Reviews and the Oxford Career’s Services.

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 full time and fixed term for 12 months in the first instance.

Only applications received before midday 12:00 on Monday 30th March 2026 will be considered.

Interviews will be held as soon as possible thereafter.

Contact Person : NDCN HR Recruitment Vacancy ID : 185156

Contact Phone : Closing Date & Time : 30-Mar-2026 12:00

Pay Scale : RESEARCH GRADE 6 Contact Email : recruitmentndcn.ox.ac.uk

Salary (£) : £35,681 - £41,636 per annum

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