Research Fellow - Edinburgh, United Kingdom - University of Edinburgh

University of Edinburgh
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UE07 £36,333 - £43,155 Per Annum

College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences / School of Social and Political Science / Edinburgh Futures Institute / NRlabs

Full Time, 35 hours per week

Fixed term for 2 years from 1 September August 2025
**May be suitable for two part-time applicants

We are looking for a postdoctoral Research Fellow with experience in neuro-imaging and/or physiological monitoring to engage in research on the neuropolitics of digital influence.

Funded by the Edinburgh Futures Institute, you will be based in the Neuropolitics Research Lab (NRlabs), and will work across the needs of NRlabs and its sister lab, the Digital Influence and Intelligence Lab (DIIL).

The post may be suitable for two part time applicants.


The Opportunity:


Working with the NRLabs & DIIL teams you will help develop and implement a neuro-imaging and biometric measure protocol for rapid deployment in response to consultancy demands.

You will c onduct original independent research in the areas of neuropolitics and digital influence, produce peer-reviewed journal articles, a nalysis and publication of a series of pilot neuro-imaging and bio-metric data.

You will support the development and implementation of external research and consultancy projects and bids, engaging collaboratively with colleagues across the University and our external partners, and carry out administrative tasks associated with the delivery of these objectives.


Your skills and attributes for success:

  • A PhD in cognitive, affective or social neuroscience or other related discipline.
  • Relevant postdoctoral experience (or equivalent work experience) in neuroimaging and/or physiological monitoring (for example, using eyetracking, biometric measures, psychophysiological approaches, faceemotion coding).
  • Excellent research skills, with a proven understanding of the demands of working in an interdisciplinary context.
  • Excellent analytical and communication skills, supported by good IT skills.
  • Demonstrable understanding of ethical frameworks and a commitment to good governance practices for research.

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As a valued member of our team you can expect:
An exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work. We give you support, nurture your talent and reward success.

You will benefit from a competitive reward package and a wide range of staff benefits, which includes a generous holiday entitlement, a defined benefits
pension scheme ,
staff discounts, family friendly initiatives
, flexible working and much more.

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The University of Edinburgh holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advance gender equality in higher education.

We are members of the Race Equality Charter and we are also Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champions, actively promoting LGBT equality.

Interviews will typically be held 2-3 weeks after the closing date.

If invited for interview you will be required to evidence your right to work in the UK. Further information is available on our
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