Job Description

The Department of Experimental Psychology has an exciting opportunity for a Cognitive Neuroscience Research Laboratory Manager to support the department's growing infrastructure for cognitive neuroscience research.

This role is permanent, full-time (37.5 hours per week).

The post holder will be based within the Life and Mind Building and will serve as a key resource for the cognitive neuroscience community across the department. They will ensure the smooth day-to-day functioning of the shared research infrastructure and support researchers in setting up and conducting studies involving EEG, brain stimulation, and related technologies. Additionally, the post-holder will lead regular training workshops to ensure consistent and high standards of data collection, safety, and documentation across the department, and will serve as a key contact point for 4th-year Psychology Master's students interested in cognitive neuroscience methods.

About the department

The Department of Experimental Psychology is a large, internationally recognised department with a high volume of academic activity and a fast-paced, research-driven culture. The department has recently moved to its new home in The Life and Mind building. This exciting development provides exceptional research and teaching facilities along with space for public engagement and outreach. It also offers renewed commitment to work across disciplinary boundaries to further knowledge across the psychological and biological sciences and to solve major global challenges.

About you

You will hold a first degree in a relevant scientific discipline and have a strong background in and knowledge of human cognitive neuroscience and research methodology of human cognition. You will have extensive experience of EEG and brain-stimulation data collection and a familiarity with electrophysiological equipment, data acquisition, and signal quality optimisation. High levels of motivation, independence, and problem-solving ability as well as effective communication skills and the ability to support researchers at different career stages are also essential.

Application and interview process

Applications for this vacancy are to be made online. You will be required to upload a supporting statement addressing the selection criteria, your CV, and the contact details of two referees as part of your application.

The closing date for applications is midday on 23 January 2026 and only applications received by this date will be considered.

The University of Oxford is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from individuals regardless of their background. We are committed to equality and valuing diversity.