"Research Fellow (FTC)"

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Postdoctoral Research Fellow in the Forensic Research Nottingham working group within the Academic Unit, Mental Health and Clinical Neurosciences, University of Nottingham.

This is a postdoctoral research position on the EmpaMEG project, an MRC funded 5-year project exploring the neural basis of empathy and decision-making in antisocial populations. The project involves recruitment in a challenging-to-recruit population (adults with ASPD, youth with conduct disorder), conduct of comprehensive psychometric and touchscreen neuropsychology assessments, and running of imaging protocols (MRI, MRS, OPM-MEG). Candidates will benefit from a demonstrable experience in these fields. The core abilities and attributes required include resilience, creative problem-solving, willingness to develop new skills, and interest in developing a long-term research career in forensic neuroscience.

The post holder will lead on recruitment, psychometric assessment, neuropsychological testing, and running of neuroimaging (MRI, MRS, and OPM-MEG) protocols on the MRC-funded EmpaMEG project, a 5-year project exploring the neural basis of empathy and decision-making in antisocial populations.

You must have a PhD in forensic psychology, forensic neuroscience, or a closely related field. The project involves recruitment in a challenging-to-recruit population (adults with ASPD, youth with conduct disorder), conduct of comprehensive psychometric and touchscreen neuropsychology assessments, and running of imaging protocols (MRI, MRS, OPM-MEG). Candidates will benefit from a demonstrable experience in these fields. The core abilities and attributes required include resilience, creative problem-solving, willingness to develop new skills, and interest in developing a long-term research career in forensic neuroscience. Additional essential and desirable criteria are listed in the Role Profile.

Forensic Research Nottingham is one of a small number of active forensic mental health research groups in the UK. Since its inception, the group has attracted significant funding from MRC, NIHR and MPS and led on collaborative research projects and high-impact publications. FRN is aligned with the ENIGMA consortium and closely collaborates with the international-leading SCAN research group at Centre for Human Brain Health at the University of Nottingham, with close links to Professor Stephane de Brito and Professor Patricia Lockwood.

The University of Nottingham provides generous employment packages whilst supporting the well-being of our staff to help them reach their full potential. As a university employee, you will have an excellent choice of benefits and rewards, including access to fitness and health facilities, staff discounts and travel schemes, along with a competitive holiday allowance and a highly attractive pension scheme. The University of Nottingham is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

The post will be offered as a full-time (36.25 hours per week), fixed-term position, available until 31/03/2030.

Informal enquiries may be addressed to Dr John Tully, Clinical Associate Professor in Forensic Psychiatry. Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted.

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