Postdoctoral Research Assistant - London, United Kingdom - Birkbeck, University of London

Birkbeck, University of London

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Description

Salary range
£42,365 rising to £48,424

Contract type
Fixed term

Mode
Full time

Grade
7

Business Unit
School of Psychological Sciences

Closing date for applicants
31-Jan-2024

Ref No
1737

The key objective for this post is to lead the assessments of toddlers with varying levels of sensory responsivity.

There will be multiple opportunities for training in cutting-edge neuroimaging (e.g., integrated fNIRS - VR) and statistical (e.g., structural equation modelling) methodologies, along with clinical assessment tools (e.g., sensory and mental health instruments).

1) the neurocognitive drivers of individual differences in sensory responsivity

2) the impacts of individual differences in sensory responsivity on child development, including neurodevelopmental and mental health outcomes.

The project is directed by Dr Virginia Carter Leno and conducted with a group of international collaborators (e.g., Professor Emily Jones at the CBCD, UK, Professor Mark Johnson at the University of Cambridge, UK, Dr Carlijn van Boomen, Utrecht, The Netherlands, Dr John Herrington at University of Pennsylvania, USA).

The Department of Psychological Sciences is a centre of vibrant research and teaching whose roots can be traced to the beginnings of the scientific study of Psychology in the UK over a century ago.

In the two most recent Research Assessment Exercises (2008, 2016), the Department was ranked 5th in the UK for the excellence of its research.

Terms and Conditions

Remuneration
£42,365 rising to £48,424 per annum. The salary is on the College's London pay scale, which includes a consolidated weighting/allowance, which applies only to staff whose normal contractual place of work is in the Greater London area.

Enquiries

Birkbeck offers a competitive salary and pension scheme, 31 days paid leave, flexible working arrangements and some of the most generous benefits in the HE sector, all while being located right in the heart of Central London._
We welcome applicants from all sections of the community. The College is committed to improving the gender and cultural diversity of its workforce, holding an Athena SWAN award, membership of WISE, operating Disability Confident & Mindful Employer schemes._