Research Fellow in Neurovascular Modelling

About us

Over the past 25 years, the Department of Imaging Neuroscience, home to the internationally renowned Functional Imaging Laboratory (FIL), has pioneered the development and application of imaging techniques to advance our understanding of the human brain. It continues to play a leading role in progressing and transforming research in many areas of neuroscience.

The aim of the Department is to advance our mechanistic understanding of how the brain works, including in real-world settings and contexts, and to develop clinically transformative applications of neuroimaging by providing computationally-derived biomarkers for personalised prognosis and treatment planning.

About the role

We are recruiting a Research Fellow to join the Neurovascular Modelling Group, led by Professor Peter Zeidman, and work on an MRC-funded research program investigating neurovascular dysfunction in ageing and in the early stages of Alzheimer’s disease. Duties will include analysing existing functional neuroimaging data (fMRI, M/EEG), writing research papers to report novel findings, and where relevant, contributing to the development of mathematical modelling methods and software.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone interested in developing their career as a research scientist in cognitive or clinical neuroscience. It would ideally suit someone with a PhD (or close to finishing) in neurophysiology, cognitive/clinical neuroscience, neuroimaging, or alternatively mathematical modelling (dynamical systems, Bayesian statistical methods).

The role is funded by the MRC from 01 December 2024 for two years in the first instance.

If you need reasonable adjustments or a more accessible format to apply for this job online, or have any queries regarding the application process, please contact the Institute of Neurology HR Team ([email protected]).

Informal enquiries regarding the role can be addressed to Prof. Peter Zeidman ([email protected]).

A full job description and person specification for this role can be accessed below.

About you

You will have a PhD in a subject related to neurophysiology, neuroimaging, cognitive/clinical neuroscience, or alternatively, numerical computing (e.g., computer science, engineering, physics, mathematics, statistics). Excellent interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills are also essential for this role, as is the ability to draft papers independently.

This role meets the eligibility requirements for a skilled worker certificate of sponsorship or a global talent visa under UK Visas and Immigration legislation. Therefore, UCL welcomes applications from international applicants who require a visa.

What we offer

Appointment as Research Fellow is dependent upon having been awarded a PhD; if this is not the ase, initial appointment will be as Research Assistant (salary £38,357 – £41,005 per annum) with appointment as Research Fellow being backdated to the date of final submission of the PhD thesis.

As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents, we also offer 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
• On-site nursery
• On-site gym
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
• Employee assistance programme: Staff Support Service
• Discounted medical insurance

Visit https://www.ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/reward-and-benefits to find out more.

This appointment is subject to UCL Terms and Conditions of Service for Research and Professional Services Staff. Please visit https://www.ucl.ac.uk/human-resources/conditions-service-research-teaching-and-professional-services-staff for more information.

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
The Institute prides itself on operating in an all-inclusive environment irrespective of personal, physical, or social characteristics. Teamwork is highly valued, individual strengths are recognised and celebrated, and we are committed to advancing the careers of everyone. 12% of Institute staff are actively working on Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) initiatives; visit our EDI website for more information about our initiatives and priorities. The Institute also holds an Athena SWAN Silver award, in recognition of our commitment and demonstrable impact in advancing gender equality.

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.

We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in UCL’s workforce; these include people from Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds, disabled people, LGBTQI+ and gender diverse people in all roles, and women in Grade 9 and 10 roles.

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