Neuroimaging Research Technician

King's College London; Greater London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

King's College London, IoPPN, Department of Neuroimaging, invites applications for a full-time Research Technician. You will assist studies on cognition and brain circuits in depression, psychosis, and controls, handling recruitment, data collection, EEG/fMRI, and overnight visits at King's College Hospital.

The role suits psychology or neuroscience graduates aiming for a PhD or Clinical Psychology Doctorate. Six-month fixed-term contract, 35 hours per week.

Qualifications

• First or 2:1 undergraduate degree in Psychology, Neuroscience or related field
• Proactive attitude, showing initiative and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work as part of a team and independently
• Accurate record-keeping and attention to detail
• Strong organisational and time-management skills with ability to prioritise workload
• Experience collecting data in vulnerable populations (mental health)
• Experience carrying out cognitive assessments (MCCB or WASI)
• Experience in collecting EEG data

Responsibilities

• Recruit and screen potential participants
• Schedule in-person study visits
• Collect, enter, and audit clinical, cognitive and functional data
• Collect fMRI and EEG data
• Supervise participants during overnight stays
• Learn neuroimaging data collection methods (including polysomnography)

Skills

Proactive attitude

Problem-solving

Team player

Independent worker

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Time management

Experience with vulnerable populations

Cognitive assessments MCCB/WASI

EEG data collection

Education

Bachelor's degree in Psychology or Neuroscience or related field

Tools

MCCB

WASI

EEG data collection equipment

Job description

King's College London, IoPPN, Department of Neuroimaging, invites applications for a full-time Research Technician. You will assist studies on cognition and brain circuits in depression, psychosis, and controls, handling recruitment, data collection, EEG/fMRI, and overnight visits at King's College Hospital.

The role suits psychology or neuroscience graduates aiming for a PhD or Clinical Psychology Doctorate. Six-month fixed-term contract, 35 hours per week.