Research Fellow in Paediatric Brain Imaging

2 weeks ago

London, United Kingdom University College London Full time

**Ref Number**

B02-05994

**Professional Expertise**

Research and Research Support

**Department**

School of Life & Medical Sciences (B02)

**Location**

London

**Working Pattern**

Full time

**Salary**

£40,524 - £48,763

**Contract Type**

Permanent

**Working Type**

On site (> 80% of working time)

**Available For Secondment**

No

**Closing Date**

30-Nov-2023

**About us**:
Biosciences is one of the world’s foremost centres for research and teaching in the biological sciences and one of the largest Divisions within UCL, undertaking a significant amount of research and teaching. The Division has a diverse portfolio addressing all areas of biology from protein interactions to cell function, organism development, genetics, population studies and the environment. Computational modelling approaches are frequently used alongside experimental research programmes and much of our research crosses traditional boundaries, including the relationship of biodiversity to the health of the planet. Activity is underpinned by high calibre science technology platforms and state of the art equipment. Educational activity includes a range of undergraduate programmes, an expanding number of Masters Programmes and a substantial number of postgraduate research students.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a collaborative project between the world-famous UCL Medawar Pain and Somatosensory Labs and Birkbeck BabyLab and ToddlerLab under the supervision of Dr Lorenzo Fabrizi and Prof Emily Jones to study the link between early sensory experiences and long-term sensory processing abilities in preterm-born neonates and children.

**About the role**:
The main purpose of this position is to study the early development of somatosensation in preterm infant and how this is related to sensory abilities in childhood using Electroencephalography (EEG) and novel sensory testing paradigms. This will provide an early identification of individual at risk of developing sensory processing challenges and associated neurodisabilities.

The post holder will work as part of a new multi-disciplinary collaboration between UCL, UCLH and Birkbeck which merges the world-class expertise of the centres in preterm brain development and neurodevelopmental assessments. This role is a 3-years position in the first instance. an open-ended contract with a funding end date of 08/10/2028 in the first instance.

A job description and person specification can be accessed at the bottom of this page.

**About you**:
You will provide your brain imaging expertise to the team and will assist us in the development, planning and delivery of research funded by the UKRI MRC. You will also liaise with collaborators from Imperial College London on the design novel stimulators and sensors to use in the neonatal unit. You will have the opportunity to lead your own research projects within the remit of the project and attend national and international conferences.

**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

**Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion**:
As London’s Global University, we know diversity fosters creativity and innovation, and we want our community to represent the diversity of the world’s talent. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where we all belong.

These include people from Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds; disabled people; LGBTQI+ people; and for our Grade 9 and 10 roles, women.

Our department holds an Athena SWAN Bronze award, in recognition of our commitment to advancing gender equality.

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