13427- Postdoctoral Research Fellow

University of Edinburgh; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 41,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university in Scotland is looking for a skilled researcher to analyze neuroimaging and biological data related to early life studies. The ideal candidate should have a PhD in neonatal neuroimaging, postdoctoral research experience, and a strong understanding of the implications of early life brain research. This full-time role offers a salary between £41,064 and £48,822 per annum and is fixed-term for 3 years with possibilities for part-time or hybrid arrangements.

Qualifications

• PhD in neonatal neuroimaging (MRI) is required for eligibility.
• Postdoctoral experience is necessary for the role.
• Must demonstrate understanding of early life brain research impacts.

Responsibilities

• Analyze neuroimaging, cognitive, and biological data from various studies.
• Apply statistical and computational methods to high-dimensional datasets.
• Contribute to developing ideas and techniques for the research project.

Skills

PhD in neonatal neuroimaging (MRI)

Postdoctoral research experience in neonatal neuroimaging (MRI)

Sound understanding of non-academic impacts of early life brain research

Experience integrating MRI with collateral data

High-quality publications and grant income in neonatal neuroimaging

Job description

The Opportunity

To analyse neuroimaging, cognitive and biological data from the UKRI MRC‑funded PREterm Neurodevelopment and COGnition study (PRENCOG), the Theirworld Edinburgh Birth Cohort (TEBC) and other early life image datasets available to the research community. We wish to develop an understanding of how preterm birth affects the brain by studying children born preterm and term comparators. We are collecting multiscale data during the neonatal period and at ages 5 and 7 years. The post‑holder will apply statistical and computational approaches to the analysis of high‑dimensional data sets from children affected by preterm birth, including MRI, DNA methylation and phenotypic data, and they will undertake longitudinal image analyses. To contribute to the development of new ideas, approaches, concepts or techniques, to the overall direction and management of this research project, and to publishing or otherwise disseminating the outputs of the research.

Working patterns

Full‑time (35 hours per week). We are open to part‑time or flexible working patterns and hybrid working on a non‑contractual basis that combines remote and on‑campus work. Fixed term for 3 years with a possibility of extension.

Salary

£41,064 to £48,822 per annum.

Your skills and attributes for success

• PhD in neonatal neuroimaging (MRI)
• Postdoctoral research experience in neonatal neuroimaging (MRI)
• Sound understanding of the potential non‑academic impacts early life brain research and experience engaging with stakeholders to achieve these.
• Experience integrating MRI with collateral data clinical, biological and behavioural data.
• Experience and achievement in neonatal neuroimaging science (MRI), reflected in a research portfolio that includes high‑quality publications and grant income.