Research Assistant

We are looking for a

  Research Assistant to join us, the post holder will be reporting to the Principal Investigator. The post holder is a member of a research group with responsibility for the provision of research support for a new Wellcome Trust funded project that uses multi-modal high-field 7-Tesla MRI, cognitive neuroscience tools and digital phenotyping to characterise motivation and related constructs in individuals with depression. Training will be provided on all aspects of the project procedures. The successful candidate should hold a first degree in psychology, neuroscience, engineering, or a related field. They should also hold relevant lab-based experience conducting research activities, have familiarity with MRI scanning procedures, and interest or familiarity with conducting clinical interviews. Experience with digital phenotyping, experience with designing or implementing new cognitive paradigms, and experience with MRI preprocessing and analysis is desirable. This post is full time and fixed term for 2 years in the first instance.