Research Associate - Birmingham, United Kingdom - University of Birmingham

University of Birmingham

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Position Details
School of Psychology

Location:
University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, Birmingham UK

Full time starting salary is normally in the range £31,396 to £33,966 with potential progression once in post to £38,205

Grade: 6

Part Time (30 working hours weekly)

Fixed Term contract up to July 2025

Closing date: 16th May 2024

Background

To assist in research (by carrying out data collection or analyses) to create knowledge through providing research support for projects and research groups.

The role is to provide research assistance to Dr Barbara Pomiechowska (Birminhgam Babylab) and Dr Anna Kowalczyk (Quantum Neuroscience Group) on a range of interdisciplinary projects involving the use of cutting-edge neuroimaging (OPM MEG) and eye tracking methods with human infants and adults.

The role is for 0.8 FTE initially but has the potential to transition to full-time at a later stage.

This role offers excellent training opportunities for a early career researcher who is considering a doctorate degree.

They will be embedded in a vibrant research community bridging two word-class research centres, Centre for Human Brain Health (CHBH) and Centre for Developmental Science (CDS), and have access to a variety of training resources.

For highly motivated individuals, there will be opportunities for data analysis and leading their own research projects.

Role Summary

Work within specified research grants and/or projects
Operate within area of specialism
Contribute to publications

Main Duties

Conducting experiments involving behavioural (eye tracking) and neuroimaging measures (e.g. OPM MEG, EEG) with infants and adults (with training)
Recruiting and contacting participants
Analysing behavioural and brain imaging data (with training)
Writing and contributing to manuscripts for research publications, and presenting data
Working collaboratively with other members of the group
Helping to look after and ordering relevant equipment when required
Helping the advisors heads with administrative processes
Develop or adapt techniques, models and methods
Provide guidance as required to support staff and any students who may be assisting with research
Deal with problems that may affect the achievement of research objectives and deadlines
Promotes equality and values diversity acting as a role model and fostering an inclusive working culture

Person Specification

Have or be close to the completion of a BSc or MSc in cognitive neuroscience, neuroimaging, experimental psychology or a closely related discipline
Ability to work independently
Resourcefulness and organisational skills to act on own initiative
Strong presentation skills including the ability to present research proposals and results
Good interpersonal skills with an ability to work collaboratively, and help others with ongoing projects
Willingness to work with infants (with training)

Desirable skills

Experience in designing/conducting or analysing neuroimaging data (e.g MEG and/or EEG)
Quantitative and programming skills, and knowledge of one or more relevant programming languages (e.g. Matlab; Python; R)
Experience in conducting experiments
Experience of writing and publishing peer reviewed scientific papers/preprints

DBS required

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