Research Associate in Real-World EEG Research

Contract type: Fixed term until 31^st March 2025

Working pattern: 100%

The University of Sheffield's Brain-Computer Interface Lab is seeking a motivated Research Associate to contribute to an exciting project aimed at developing best practices for using EEG technology in real-world environments. The role involves conducting expert interviews, reviewing case studies, and contributing to a Delphi study to co-develop guidelines for conducting EEG research outside the lab setting.

This project seeks to address practical challenges, such as data reliability and participant comfort, often overlooked in traditional lab-based studies. This position is ideal for a researcher passionate about advancing EEG technology for diverse, real-world applications. The work will have a lasting impact on the field, creating a foundation for the widespread use of EEG in everyday life.

The School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering (EEE) belongs to the prestigious Faculty of Engineering, which is one of the largest academic communities of engineers in the UK, ranked joint 1st in the UK for Research Environment in the last Research Excellence Framework (REF 2021). Our specific discipline (EEE) is also ranked very highly, which is a marker of our excellence and ambition (QS 2024: 11th in UK, The Guardian 2024: 3rd, The Times Higher 2024: 7th in the UK ).

We are home to several national institutes and centres (e.g. National Epitaxy Facility, The National 6G Radio Systems Facility, Rolls-Royce Control, Monitoring and Systems Engineering University Technology Centre) and we strive to conduct fundamental research and innovation to address global challenges, as well as support the education of the next generation of engineers.

What we offer:

• 41 days annual leave (including closure days and Bank Holidays), with the possibility to purchase up to ten additional days.
• Up to 5 days of paid time off to cover emergency caring responsibilities.
• A highly competitive pension scheme.
• Discounts at participating shops and cinemas, and a cycle to work scheme.
• A commitment to your development, with programmes, learning modules and mentoring schemes.
• An inclusive and diverse workplace.
• A commitment to your wellbeing, with confidential emotional support, support for those going through the menopause, experiencing fertility treatment and having a baby, paid leave for IVF treatment and more.

Further information can be found at www.sheffield.ac.uk/jobs/benefits

We build teams of people from different heritages and lifestyles from across the world, whose talent and contributions complement each other to greatest effect. We believe diversity in all its forms delivers greater impact through research, teaching and student experience.

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