Research Assistant – Cognitive Neuroscience of Anxiety&MRI

University of Cambridge; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading research institution in Cambridge is seeking a full-time Research Assistant to support a program investigating how treatments alleviate anxiety. This role requires on-site work five days a week and involves managing ethics applications, recruiting participants, and collecting neuroimaging data. Ideal candidates will exhibit strong organizational skills and experience in human participant research. The position is available from March 2026 and is funded for two years, with possible extension based on funding availability.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated track record of supporting complex human participant research.
• Experience in clinical, cognitive, or neuroimaging settings is ideal.
• Ability to manage ethics applications and coordinate with collaborators.

Responsibilities

• Support the research project by managing ethics applications.
• Recruit, schedule, and test participants.
• Collect behavioural and neuroimaging data.

Skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Experience in human participant research

Job description

A leading research institution in Cambridge is seeking a full-time Research Assistant to support a program investigating how treatments alleviate anxiety. This role requires on-site work five days a week and involves managing ethics applications, recruiting participants, and collecting neuroimaging data. Ideal candidates will exhibit strong organizational skills and experience in human participant research. The position is available from March 2026 and is funded for two years, with possible extension based on funding availability.