Postdoctoral Research Fellow

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Leeds; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Unknown organisation is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Fellow to lead EEG data analyses within the MyPhone/MyBrain programme, contributing to study design, data integration across multiple data streams, and dissemination through publications and conferences.

The role offers opportunities to develop a strong publication record, work with large datasets, and collaborate across neuroscience, digital behaviour and public engagement.

Responsibilities

• Analyzing EEG data collected in classroom and school settings, applying appropriate preprocessing, quality control and statistical analysis methods.
• Developing and pursuing original research questions aligned with the aims of the MyPhone/MyBrain programme, contributing to the scientific direction of the project.
• Integrating EEG findings with other data streams, including smartphone-derived measures and linked health and education data, in collaboration with the wider project team.
• Preparing manuscripts for publication in peer-reviewed journals and present research findings at national and international conferences.
• Contributing to project reporting and dissemination activities, and supporting the preparation of research outputs for funders and stakeholders where appropriate.
• Maintaining your own continuing professional development and, where appropriate, contribute to mentoring or supporting more junior researchers and students.
• Working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary and multi-partner research team, contributing positively to the research culture of the School and Faculty.

Skills

EEG analysis

Data analysis

Statistical methods

Job description

Are you an ambitious postdoctoral researcher with expertise in EEG and an interest in understanding how digital experiences shape brain development and wellbeing? Do you want to work on a large-scale, school-based research programme with strong scientific and societal impact?

We are seeking a Postdoctoral Research Fellow to join MyPhone/MyBrain, a major four-year research programme funded by the Huo Family Foundation. The project examines relationships between young people’s digital engagement, brain development and wellbeing, combining classroom-based EEG data collection, smartphone-derived measures, and secure linkage to health and education records through the Connected Bradford infrastructure.

Working closely with the Principal Investigator and wider research team, you will play a leading role in analysing EEG data, developing and testing research questions, and contributing to high-quality scientific outputs. You will be expected to work with a high degree of independence, contribute original ideas, and help shape the direction of the research programme within the scope of the funded project.

The role offers an excellent opportunity to develop a strong publication record, gain experience working with large and complex datasets, and contribute to an interdisciplinary programme at the interface of neuroscience, digital behaviour and public engagement.

Main duties and responsibilities

Analysing EEG data collected in classroom and school settings, applying appropriate preprocessing, quality control and statistical analysis methods.

Developing and pursuing original research questions aligned with the aims of the MyPhone/MyBrain programme, contributing to the scientific direction of the project.

Integrating EEG findings with other data streams, including smartphone-derived measures and linked health and education data, in collaboration with the wider project team.

Preparing manuscripts for publication in peer-reviewed journals and present research findings at national and international conferences.

Contributing to project reporting and dissemination activities, and supporting the preparation of research outputs for funders and stakeholders where appropriate.

Maintaining your own continuing professional development and, where appropriate, contribute to mentoring or supporting more junior researchers and students.

Working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary and multi-partner research team, contributing positively to the research culture of the School and Faculty.