Postdoctoral Research Associate

Job title:

Postdoctoral Research Associate

Company

University of Exeter

Job description

Job description
Faculty of Health and Life SciencesThis new full-time post is available from 01/03/2025 until 29/02/2028 on a fixed term basis.We welcome applications from candidates interested in working part-time hours or job-sharing arrangements.The postThe Faculty wishes to recruit a Postdoctoral Research Associate to support the work of Dr Fraser Milton and Dr Ciro Civile. This ESRC funded post is available from 1/3/2025 for a fixed term of 3 years. The successful applicant will be responsible for the day-to-day running of a project characterising the behavioural and neural signatures of aphantasia – a phenomenon where people have an absence of mental imagery.The post will include coordinating participant recruitment and having responsibility for data collection utilising a variety of approaches such as online data collection, in-person running of neuropsychological and behavioural tests, functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) and transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS).About youThe successful applicant will be able to present information on research progress and outcomes, communicate complex information, orally, in writing and electronically and prepare proposals and applications to external bodies.Applicants will possess a relevant PhD (or nearing completion) or possess an equivalent qualification/experience in a related field of study and be able to demonstrate sufficient knowledge in the discipline and of research methods and techniques to work within established research programmes. Applicants will be able to work to agreed timelines and milestones, have excellent interpersonal skills to coordinate activities with the other team members and participants, an enthusiasm for open science, and for communicating the results of the project to the general public in an accessible manner.Applicants will have prior experience in a related area that includes behavioural testing and quantitative data analysis, as well as in programming experiments. Expertise in running and analysing fMRI/MRI studies would be desirable but not essential.Please ensure you read the Job Description and Person Specification for full details of this role.What we can offer you

• Freedom (and the support) to pursue your intellectual interests and to work creatively across disciplines to produce internationally exciting research;
• Support teams that understand the University wide research and teaching goals and partner with our academics accordingly
• An Innovation, Impact and Business directorate that works closely with our academics providing specialist support for external engagement and development
• Our Exeter Academic initiative supporting high performing academics to achieve their potential and develop their career

• A multitude of staff benefits including sector leading benefits around maternity, adoption and shared parental leave (up to 26 weeks full pay), Paternity leave (up to 6 weeks full pay), and a Fertility Treatment Policy

• A beautiful campus set in the heart of stunning Devon.

The University of ExeterWe are a member of the prestigious Russell Group of research-intensive universities and in the top 200 universities in the world (Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2024 and QS World University Ranking 2024). We combine world-class teaching with world-class research, achieving a Gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework Award 2023, underpinned by Gold ratings for Student Experience and Student Outcomes.Our world-leading research impact has grown more than any other Russell Group university in recent years, and we are home to some of the world’s most influential researchers, seeking to answer some of the most fundamental issues facing humankind today. More than 99 percentof our research is of international quality and 47 percent is world-leading (2021 Research Excellence Framework).We encourage proactive engagement with industry, business and community partners to enhance the impact of research and education and improve the employability of our students. Read about our world leading research – Green Futures and how we are transforming education for a changing world. We are located in a beautiful part of the country and Exeter (a fast growing tech hub) is one of only a few UK cities to have been designated as a UNESCO Creative CityOur Equality, Diversity and Inclusion CommitmentWe are committed to ensuring reasonable adjustments are available for interviews and workplaces.Whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from groups currently underrepresented within our working community.With over 30,000 students and 7,000 staff from 150 different countries we offer a diverse and engaging environment where our diversity is celebrated and valued as a major strength. We are committed to creating an inclusive culture where all members of our community are supported to thrive; where diverse voices are heard through our engagement with evidence-based charter frameworks for gender (Athena SWAN and Project Juno for Physics), race equality (Race Equality Charter Mark), LGBTQ+ inclusion (Stonewall Diversity Champion) and as a Disability Confident employer.We are proud signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant and welcome applications from service people.Further informationFor further information please contact Fraser Milton by e-mail f.n.milton@exeter.ac.uk.

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Exeter

Job date

Sat, 04 Jan 2025 23:07:09 GMT

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