Clinical Researcher: Psychosis Research (2 posts)

Job title:

Clinical Researcher: Psychosis Research (2 posts)

Company:

University of Oxford

Job description

This is an exciting opportunity to play a leading role in a Wellcome funded clinical trial “FOCUS: Function and Cognition in Early Psychosis”. The FOCUS trial will investigate the effects of xanomeline-trospium compared to standard dopamine blocking therapies on cognitive function in individuals with early psychosis. In addition, the integration of comprehensive neuroimaging batteries will provide the opportunity for insights regarding both the pathophysiology of psychosis, and mechanisms of treatment. The posts are full-time and are based in the Department of Psychiatry at the Warneford Hospital, Oxford.The posts are fixed-term (funded for 12 months from August 2025) in the first instance.Reporting to Dr Rob McCutcheon, you will join a group of researchers with wide-ranging expertise, and a belief there is an opportunity to make fundamental advances in the treatment of psychotic disorders, thereby improving the outcomes for individuals with psychosis. You will have the opportunity to undertake analyses of neuroimaging measures and cognitive outcomes, the development of clinical services, the conducting of meta-analyses, and the analysis of pre-acquired clinical trial data. The post would suit a candidate interested in going on to further research (DPhil/DM)

You will have a medical degree and GMC registration, along with experience of working with individuals with psychotic disorders. Experience in neuroimaging and recruiting individuals with psychotic disorders to research studies would be desirable.You will be required to upload a covering letter/supporting statement and a CV as part of your application.The closing date for the posts is 12.00 midday on 7th January 2025.Contact Person :HR AdministratorVacancy ID :176645Contact Phone :Closing Date & Time :07-Jan-2025 12:00Pay Scale :CLINICAL RESEARCHER (NEW SCALE) (E63)Contact Email :vacancies@psych.ox.ac.ukSalary (£) :£32,398 – £55,329 per annum

Expected salary

£32398 – 55329 per year

Location

Oxford

Job date

Sat, 14 Dec 2024 23:50:24 GMT

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