Graduate Research Assistant
Overview
The Department of Experimental Psychology at the University of Oxford is seeking a Graduate Research Assistant to join the Brain, Speech and Language Research Group led by Professor Kate Watkins. This position is part of the STUTTER project, which is funded by a European Research Council grant to examine the neural mechanisms of stuttering across the lifespan. The successful candidate will support a randomised controlled trial that examines the combination of non-invasive brain stimulation and speech fluency training in adults who stutter. Responsibilities include participant recruitment, running experimental procedures, collecting and analysing data, and contributing to reports, conference presentations, and publications, with outcomes assessed through speech recordings, MRI, and MEG.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a good first degree of at least a 2:1 in psychology, cognitive neuroscience, speech and language sciences, or a related discipline. Essential qualifications include prior experience in experimental research methods, behavioural assessment, and neuroimaging research. Additional experience in MRI, MEG, or non-invasive brain stimulation techniques is considered advantageous. Applicants are required to submit a CV, a supporting statement addressing the selection criteria, and the contact details of two referees.
What you get
The position offers an annual salary ranging from £35,681 to £41,636 at Grade 6. Employment is on a full-time and fixed-term basis for 2 years initially, with the possibility of extension depending on funding. Employee benefits include a contributory pension scheme, 38 days of annual leave, childcare services, family leave schemes, a cycle loan scheme, discounted bus travel, season ticket travel loans, and access to various social and sports clubs.
Key dates
The closing date for applications is midday on 13 November 2026. Only applications received by this deadline will be considered.
About University of Oxford
The University of Oxford is a collegiate research university in Oxford, England. Teaching there is documented from the late eleventh century, which makes it one of the oldest universities in the world, although its exact founding date is unknown. It has no single central campus, and its buildings are spread throughout the city. Every student belongs to a college, and the colleges operate alongside the university's academic departments, which are grouped into divisions.
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