Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Neuroscience

RFCSR; Brighton; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Sussex invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Neuroscience based in Brighton. The role supports collaborative, multidisciplinary neuroscience research at Sussex Neuroscience, contributing to high-quality scholarly outputs.

Candidates must hold a PhD in a healthcare-related discipline such as Medicine, Psychology, or Neuroscience, with strong research capability and a record of publications.

Qualifications

• PhD or equivalent in a relevant healthcare-related discipline such as Medicine, Psychology, Neuroscience, Nursing or closely aligned fields.
• Strong academic record and demonstrated research capability are expected.

Responsibilities

• Conduct independent neuroscience research and contribute to research publications.
• Synthesize evidence and advance understanding of neural systems, cognition and behaviour.
• Collaborate effectively with research colleagues in a multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Neuroscience research experience

Independent research

Scientific publications

Analytical skills

Collaboration

Education

PhD or equivalent in a healthcare-related discipline

Job description

Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Neuroscience

University of Sussex / Brighton and Sussex Medical School
Brighton & Falmer, East Sussex, UK

This full-time research position invites an early-career neuroscientist to join a dynamic academic team based at the University of Sussex in collaboration with Brighton and Sussex Medical School. The role is designed to contribute to impactful neuroscience research and to support high-quality scholarly outputs within a multidisciplinary research environment at one of the UK’s leading universities for brain and behavioural science. The successful candidate will be part of research activities that align with the broader mission of Sussex Neuroscience to advance understanding of neural systems, cognition and behaviour in health and disease.

Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must hold a doctoral level qualification (PhD or equivalent) in a relevant healthcare-related discipline such as Medicine, Psychology, Neuroscience, Nursing or closely aligned fields. A strong academic record and demonstrated research capability are expected.

Required Expertise, Skills
The role requires substantive research experience in neuroscience or related domains, including the ability to conduct independent research, synthesise evidence, and contribute to research publications. Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the capacity to collaborate effectively with research colleagues are essential. Experience relevant to the specific research theme of the project will be an advantage.

Salary Details
This position is on a UK university research scale with a salary range indicative of Grade 7, which typically falls between approximately £34,610 and £46,049 per annum, pro rata if part-time.

Application Deadline
Applications for this role are expected to close on Thursday, 19 February 2026.