Research Fellow - Birmingham, United Kingdom - University of Birmingham

University of Birmingham

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Position Details
School of Sport, Exercise and Rehabilitation Sciences

Location:
University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, Birmingham UK

Full time starting salary is normally in the range £34,980 to £44,263 with potential progression once in post to £46,974

Grade 7

Full Time, Fixed Term contract up to September 2028

Closing date: 13th February 2024

Background
The overarching aim of the mTBI-Predict programme is to identify accurate, reproducible biomarkers in mTBI that will predict the most common and disabling consequences of m

TBI:
primarily persistent post-traumatic headache, as well as cognitive dysfunction, depression, PTSD, dizziness and return to work.

This will be achieved through a harmonised programme of detailed clinical phenotyping of acute mTBI patients coupled with state-of-the-art multimodal biomarker evaluation (brain imaging, fluid biomarkers, steroid hormones, visual, vestibular, cerebral physiology, and EEG).

The programme is divided into workstreams, the research fellow post described here is for the Vestibular/Neurophysiology workstreams that is being led by Dr Raymond Reynolds at the School of Sport, Exercise and Rehabilitation Sciences.

Role Summary

The role will involve data collection, management and analysis of a range of vestibular/ neurophysiology outcomes to assess the impact of mTBI.

The fellow will be part of an integrative and multi-disciplinary team of researchers and clinicians working collaboratively to deliver this workstream and wider project.

Main Duties

The responsibilities of this role will include:

To co-ordinate and conduct primary research towards the goals of the research project, specifically, to lead the data collection, management and analysis of the vestibular / neurophysiology workstream.
To contribute to developing new models, techniques and methods in analysis and management of vestibular / neurophysiology data.
Analyse and manage collected data as directed; this may be through a variety of research methods, such as scientific experimentation, literature reviews, and research interviews.
To provide guidance to other staff and students on own specialist area.
Carry out administrative tasks related directly to the delivery of the research
Participate in research team meetings.
To disseminate research findings using appropriate and effective media such as publication, research seminars etc.
To contribute to the production of research reports and publications.
To prepare reports for Steering groups and other bodies.
Promote equality and values diversity acting as a role model and fostering an inclusive working culture.

Person specification

A PhD degree (or one near to completion) in the area of Neuroscience, Physiology and Health Sciences or Biomedical Engineering /Computer Science.
Experience with research and conducting of human (clinical) trials.
Familiarity with Matlab/Python would be an advantage.
High level analytical capability.
Ability to communicate complex information clearly.
Ability to access and organise resources successfully.
Strong organisation and timemanagement skills.
Cooperative nature and strong teamwork skills, with a willingness to work as part of a large multidisciplinary team.
Understanding of and ability to contribute to public engagement activities.

DBS required

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