Lecturer in Neuroscience

About us

Over the past 25 years, the Department of Imaging Neuroscience, home to the internationally renowned Functional Imaging Laboratory (FIL), has pioneered the development and application of imaging techniques to advance our understanding of the human brain. It continues to play a leading role in progressing and transforming research in many areas of neuroscience.

The Department seeks to answer fundamental questions about how the brain works, particularly in contexts more representative of our everyday lives, in order 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 lectureship opportunity with 70% research and 30% teaching split. You will hold and consolidate an imaging neuroscience research programme of excellence within the broad field of cognition and perception.

The teaching component of the post will focus on the recently launched BSc in Human Neuroscience, which is led by the UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology within the Faculty of Brain Sciences. You will be the module lead on the Perception and Cognition module and will co-lead on the Research in Practice placement for this course.

You will work with some of the world’s leading neuroscientists and their research groups within the Department of Imaging Neuroscience.

The post is available immediately and on a permanent basis on the academic track.

For a full job description and to apply for this role please visit UCL’s online recruitment portal (https://www.ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/search-ucl-jobs) and search using vacancy reference B02-08029.

About you

With a PhD in neuroscience or cognate discipline, you will have teaching experience alongside a proven record of providing pastoral care for students and obtaining research funding.

Committed to excellence in research and teaching, you will have the ability to lead and inspire others, and act as an ambassador for the Department. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are also essential for this role.

What we offer

As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents, we also offer great benefits; visit https://www.ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/reward-and-benefits to find out more.

This appointment is subject to UCL Terms and Conditions of Service for Academic Staff. Please visit https://www.ucl.ac.uk/human-resources/policies/2021/jun/conditions-service-academic-staff for more information.

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

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