Research Associate

Applications are invited for the post of Research Associate in the Department of Experimental Psychology UCL to work with Dr Hugo Spiers in collaboration with Prof Peter Dayan (UCL), Prof William Penny (UCL), Prof Emrah Duzel (DZNE) and Dr Amir-Homayoun Javadi (University of Kent). This post is part of a project investigating the neural basis of spatial navigation using functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI). He/she will be expected to design, conduct and analyse data from fMRI experiments, contribute to the writing of manuscripts and presention of the data at international conferences. The main focus will be fMRI research, but scope for analysis of magnetoencephalography (MEG) and electroencephalography (EEG) data may also be possible, depending on the project and the applicant’s experience.

The post is funded for 2 years in the first instance.

Applicants must hold a PhD, or have submitted their thesis, in neuroscience / psychology and have experience of analyzing fMRI data. The ability to work as part of a research team is essential. Experience with MEG and or EEG data analysis is desirable. An interest in the neural basis of memory and/or spatial cognition is also desirable as is experience of virtual reality programming

UCL Reference: 1540067

Applicants should apply online. To access further details about the position and how to apply please click on the ‘Apply’ button below

Applications should include a Cover Letter and CV.

Interested candidates can familiarize themselves with other work in the lab at http://www.ucl.ac.uk/spierslab or contact Dr Hugo Spiers ( h.spiers@ucl.ac.uk ).  

For information about the application process, please contact Sonia Theodoric, s.theodoric@ucl.ac.uk .   

Closing Date: 9 April 2016

Latest time for the submission of applications: 23:59.

Interview Date: April 2016