Research Assistant

Job title:

Research Assistant

Company:

University College London

Job description

About us University College London ranked 2nd in overall Research Power in the 2021 Research Excellence Framework (Oxford 1st, Cambridge 3rd). Within UCL, we are based at the Division of Psychology and Language Sciences (PALS), which has ranked 2nd worldwide for Psychology in the latest Times Higher Education rankings by subject.About the role The post holder will assist with all aspects of conducting high quality research combining novel behavioural and brain stimulation experiments on human participants with computational modeling and behavioural analysis of decision-making data (recruitment, data collection, data analysis and visualisation, acoustic simulations and planning). The post comprises designing and conducting research into human ultrasound neuromodulation that is of an international standard, and that is carried out expertly and rigorously. You will use MRI and ultrasound neurostimulation techniques and will need to show some independence in conducting your work.
This position does not meet the eligibility requirement for a sponsored visa. Therefore UCL will not be able to sponsor individuals who require the right to work in the UK to carry out this role.
The position is available for 12 months in the first instance and is offered at a salary of
£37,332 (inclusive of LA). For information about the application process please contact [email protected].About you Applicants must hold a First class honours degree and/or Masters in experimental psychology, neuroscience, engineering or computer science. Prior experience in the use of brain stimulation techniques such as TMS or transcranial ultrasound stimulation (TUS) is desirable, and a willingness to learn advanced brain stimulation skills using TUS is essential. We are seeking applicants with proficiency and prior experience with programming and data analysis in MATLAB, with an aptitude for developing technical skills in other programming languages, particularly those necessary in the design and execution of ultrasound work (brainsight, k-wave) as required. A strong interest in the theoretical and empirical underpinnings of decisions science and social cognition is required.What we offer As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents, we also offer some 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
• On-Site nursery
• On-site gym
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
• Employee assistance programme: Staff Support Service
• Discounted medical insurance Visit https://www.ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/reward-and-benefits to find out more.

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion 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. We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in UCL’s workforce. These include people from Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds; disabled people; LGBTQI+ people; and for our Grade 9 and 10 roles, women.Available documents

Expected salary

£37332 per year

Location

North West London

Job date

Thu, 06 Jun 2024 22:22:02 GMT

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