Research Associate/Fellow (Fixed-Term) (MED271825)

University of Nottingham; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in the United Kingdom is seeking a Brain Stimulation Research Fellow to join their team in the Academic Unit of Mental Health and Clinical Neurosciences. This full-time role, offered on a two-year contract, involves working with renowned professors on innovative imaging and brain stimulation techniques. Candidates should have a relevant PhD or be nearing submission, with a strong preference for those with experience in neurosciences. The university offers excellent employment benefits, including health facilities and a competitive pension scheme.

Benefits

Access to fitness and health facilities

Staff discounts and travel schemes

Competitive holiday allowance

Attractive pension scheme

Qualifications

• PhD awarded or thesis about to be submitted in STEM or related subjects.
• Prior experience in neurosciences highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Work under Prof. Stam Sotiropoulos and Prof. Markus Kaiser on brain MRI.
• Lead imaging protocols and processing of neuroimaging and cognitive data.

Job description

Organisation/Company: University of Nottingham Research Field: Medical sciences » Other Neurosciences » Other Psychological sciences » Psychology. Recognised Researcher Profile: R2. Country: United Kingdom. Application Deadline: 18 Dec 2025 - 23:59 (UTC). Type of Contract: Temporary. Job Status: Full‑time. Hours Per Week: 36.25. EU Research Framework Programme: Not funded. Research Infrastructure: No.

Offer Description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a brain stimulation research fellow within the Academic Unit, Mental Health and Clinical Neurosciences.

As part of an MRC programme grant, the post holder will work under the supervision of Prof. Stam Sotiropoulos and Prof. Markus Kaiser and their established teams (https://conilab.nottingham.ac.uk https://www.dynamic-connectome.org/) in using brain MRI and MR spectroscopy to assess effects and efficacy, calibrate and optimise closed‑loop brain stimulation in human participants. They will also work with Dr Jeyoung Jung in the School of Psychology, who is an expert in combining neuroimaging with neuromodulation. The post holder will lead work in setting imaging protocols, processing of neuroimaging (fMRI, dMRI, MRS) and cognitive data gathered before, during, and after brain stimulation.

You must have been awarded a PhD, or have a PhD thesis about to be submitted, in STEM or related subjects; prior experience in the neurosciences is highly desirable. Nottingham ‘the home of MRI’ offers an excellent environment for imaging, is pioneering the use of neurotechnology for brain disorders with several start‑ups in this area, hosts the Institute of Mental Health (https://www.institutemh.org.uk), and a 24‑faculty member Centre for Neurotechnology, Neuromodulation, and Neurotherapeutics (https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/science/research/n3centre/n3centre.aspx).

The University of Nottingham provides generous employment packages whilst supporting the well‑being of our staff to help them reach their full potential. As a university employee, you will have an excellent choice of benefits and rewards, including access to fitness and health facilities, staff discounts and travel schemes, along with a competitive holiday allowance and a highly attractive pension scheme. The University of Nottingham is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

This full‑time (36.25 hours per week) post is offered on a two‑year fixed‑term contract.

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