Research Fellow - London, United Kingdom - University College London

University College London

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London, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Ref Number
B

Professional Expertise
Research and Research Support

Department
School of Life & Medical Sciences (B02)

Location
London

Working Pattern
Full time

Salary
£42,099-£50,585

Contract Type
Permanent

Working Type
On site

Available For Secondment
No

Closing Date
21-Apr-2024

About us:

The Department seeks to answer fundamental questions about how the brain works, particularly in contexts more representative of our everyday lives, to increase our understanding of real-world cognition and improve human health.

The Department hosts and trains many clinicians, scientists, and professional services staff, and has close collaborations with other departments within the Institute of Neurology, across UCL, nationally and internationally.

It is also home to Statistical Parametric Mapping (SPM), the world's most popular software tool for analysing neuroimaging data.

About the role:

We have an exciting opportunity for a Research Fellow to join the Department and work under the guidance of Professor Friston and Dr Lambert, with a focus on advancing the methodological framework for multiscale analysis.

Specifically, you will be working on developing a multiscale generative model of Parkinson's disease, which will be applied to the data currently being generated.

The aim is to use this model to better understand the mechanisms of disease progression across different scales.

The role is available immediately and is funded by the MRC until 31 October 2025 in the first instance.

A full job description and person specification for this role can be accessed below.

About you:

You will hold an Honours degree in a numerate discipline such as computer science, mathematics, physics, or engineering, along with a PhD in neuroscience, or a scientific discipline that is directly relevant to the post.

In addition, you will have statistical and mathematical knowledge, ideally with some familiarity with Bayesian modelling techniques, and an understanding of differential equations and dynamical systems.

Furthermore, you should possess strong programming skills, preferably with experience in MATLAB, and excellent oral and written communication abilities, with the capacity to communicate complex technical information to a wide range of researchers.

What we offer:

Appointment as Research Fellow is dependent upon having been awarded a PhD; if this is not the case, initial appointment will be as Research Assistant (salary £37,332 - £39,980 per annum) with appointment as Research Fellow being backdated to the date of final submission of the PhD thesis.

As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents, we also offer great benefits, some of which are below:

41 Days holiday (27 days annual leave 8 bank holiday and 6 closure days)
Additional 5 days' annual leave purchase scheme
Defined benefit career average revalued earnings pension scheme (CARE)
Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan
Immigration loan
Relocation scheme for certain posts
Onsite nursery
Onsite gym
Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
Employee assistance programme: Staff Support Service
Discounted medical insurance

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion:
The Institute prides itself on operating in an all-inclusive environment irrespective of personal, physical, or social characteristics.

Teamwork is highly valued, individual strengths are recognised and celebrated, and we are committed to advancing the careers of everyone.

12% of Institute staff are actively working on Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) initiatives; visit our EDI website for more information about our initiatives and priorities.

The Institute also holds an Athena SWAN Silver award, in recognition of our commitment and demonstrable impact in advancing gender equality.

As London's Global University, we know diversity fosters creativity and innovation, and we want our community to represent the diversity of the world's talent.

We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where we all belong.