Research Assistant/ Research Fellow in Physical activity, nutrition and brain health

About the role

We are seeking a postdoctoral researcher to help lead a research project focused on the interactions between physical activity, sleep, stress, nutrition and brain health. This is a collaboration with a leading industry partner and their respective global clients, and will include collaborative work both within UCL and with external stakeholders. This post is for one year initially, with possibility of extension.

• Research Fellows - 'Appointment at Grade 7 is dependent upon having been awarded a PhD; if this is not the case, initial appointment will be at Grade 6B (salary £38,- £41, per annum) with payment at Grade 7 being backdated to the date of final submission of the PhD Thesis.' Other

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About you

The post holder must have a Higher academic degree PhD, or evidence of an equivalent level of attainment in research publications for grade 7 position Master’s degree or evidence of an equivalent level of attainment in research or training.

The successful candidate must have a track record of scholarly publication and contribution to conferences in the field of cognitive neuroscience, physical activity, data science, engineering, brain imaging or related fields.

Expertise in one or more of the following fields, including: Brain imaging, Physical activity measurement through wearable tracking, public health, data science.

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