Research Assistant in Behavioural and Computational

3 days ago


Cambridge, United Kingdom University of Cambridge Full time

A position exists for a Research Assistant in Behavioural and Computational Neuroscience in the Department of Engineering, to work on projects in the field of statistical learning, decision making, and neuroimaging.

The post will be in Central Cambridge, UK.

The key responsibilities/duties:

- Ideating, designing and conducting neuroimaging/behavioural studies using behavioural, computational and neuroimaging research methods in humans
- Analysing neural, neuroimaging or behavioural data
- Dissemination of research findings
- Maintaining and developing methodological/ technical skills to expand their scientific potential. The post-holder is expected to grow and develop in methodological skills and theoretical understanding during this post.

The skills, qualifications and experience required to perform the role:

- Knowledge of statistics, behavioural, systems, cognitive and/or computational neuroscience
- Specialist skills in neuroimaging methods, from data collection to analysis (especially fMRI).
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Experience in conducting and analysing behavioural and/or neuroimaging experiments on human participants
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
- Excellent organizational skills

Salary Ranges: £31,396 - £33,966

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available until 31 December 2025 in the first instance.
- Your Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- A covering letter
- Your academic transcripts (inclusive of exams taken and grades) for all your degrees

The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.



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