Academic ConnectRef Number
B02-08941
Professional Expertise
Research and Research Support
Department
School of Life & Medical Sciences (B02)
Location
London
Working Pattern
Full time
Salary
£43,374 £51,860
Contract Type
Fixed-term
Working Type
Hybrid
Available for Secondment
No
Closing Date
03-Aug-2025
About us
University College London ranked 2nd in overall Research Power in the 2021 Research Excellence Framework (Oxford 1st, Cambridge 3rd). Within UCL, we are based at the Division of Psychology and Language Sciences (PALS), which has ranked 2nd worldwide for Psychology in the latest Times Higher Education rankings by subject.
About the role
We are seeking to appoint a Research Fellow who will be a key member of Dr Wittmann’s team. They will gain substantial experience and training by working on cutting-edge human cognitive computational neuroscience. The post holder will collaborate with other researchers in designing and conducting research into human social cognition that is of an international standard, and that is carried out expertly, rigorously and in accordance with ethical guidelines. You will work with complex computational models of behaviour and neural dynamics, conduct functional magnetic resonance imaging experiments to identify the underlying neural computations and will need to show some independence in conducting your work. You are expected to contribute actively in the lab (e.g., during lab meetings), and be part of a thriving community of researchers working in related subject areas. The role will involve working closely with other team members.
The post-holder will be based at the Department of Experimental Psychology, 26 Bedford Way, London WC1N 3AR. Note that there is some flexibility around the proposed start date for this post, and earlier and later start dates can be discussed.
The post is funded for three years in the first instance. 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 £38,607 - £ 41,255 per annum) with payment at Grade 7 being backdated to the date of final submission of the PhD Thesis.
About you
The candidate should have a PhD (or be close to completion) in computational/cognitive neuroscience, cognitive science, experimental psychology or related discipline. It is essential that the candidate have experience applying advanced machine learning approaches (classification and decoding methods) to behavioural, fMRI and/or MEG data, and experience conducting/analysing neuroimaging experiments. A background in brain stimulation techniques, in particular transcranial ultrasound stimulation, is desirable but not essential. Excellent problem solving and inter-personal abilities, both in practical settings (e.g., conducting experiments) and theoretical ones (e.g., programming challenges) is required.
Please find more information about the requirements of the role in the Job Description below.
If you have any queries about the role or the application process, please contact pals.hr@ucl.ac.uk.