Research Fellow - MECHANX

About us

UCL situated at the heart of London is a top-ranked university in the UK for research in psychology and neuroscience. At UCL Institute of Cognitive Neuroscience, we undertake world-leading research in human mind and brain, in both health and disease. We bring together researchers from different disciplines such as psychology, neurology and anatomy. The ICN is an integral part of UCL Neuroscience, which is one of the best neuroscience institutes in the world, ranked second in the world and first in Europe by ISI Essential Science Indicators. This position will be based in the Neuroscience and Mental Health Group: Anxiety Lab.

About the role

The post-holder will join European Research Council Advanced Grant (MECHANX) exploring the neural and computational mechanisms of anxiety disorder treatment response. The post-holder will be expected to carry out research in the area of cognitive neuroscience relating to mental health.

The post-holder will:

• assist in the running of behavioural, functional neuroimaging, psychopharmacological and other cognitive neuroscience experiments with humans, including depressed and anxious patients;
• record and assist with the analysis of data;
• recruit and maintain a secure database of study participants;
• assist with administrative tasks relating to the management of the experiments and the research group.

The postion is offered full-time for 6 months in the first instance, with the possibility of extension.

About you

You will have a PhD in neuroscience/cognitive neuroscience/psychology/psychiatry/ computational neuroscience/mathematical psychology. You have considerable experience applying mathematical modelling and/or neuroimaging techniques to data. You have considerable knowledge of neuroimaging and/or computational modelling analysis techniques and associated literature. You have experience of using R, Python or comparable software packages. You have a proven ability to write up research findings. You have experience of working in the context of a research team.

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

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Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

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