Research Fellow

Opportunita; Brighton; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Sussex, School of Psychology in Brighton, invites applications for a Research Fellow to study the neural basis of misophonia. This full-time role runs Jan 2027–Sep 2028 with a salary in the range £39,560–£46,970 per year.

Applicants should hold a PhD in cognitive neuroscience, psychology, or audiology and have experience with EEG data analysis and sensory perception. The successful candidate will publish high-quality work within an international team.

Qualifications

• PhD required in cognitive neuroscience, psychology, or audiology.
• Expertise in sensory perception and EEG data analysis.
• Ability to publish high-quality research and work independently.

Responsibilities

• Investigate the neural basis of misophonia.
• Contribute to Ream Foundation-funded research combining cognitive neuroscience and neuroimaging.
• Publish high-quality studies and advance understanding of the condition.
• Collaborate within an international research team and disseminate findings.

Skills

EEG data analysis

Cognitive neuroscience

Sensory perception

Independent work

Collaborative researcher

Education

PhD in cognitive neuroscience, psychology, or audiology

Tools

EEG analysis software

Job description

# Research FellowUniversity of Sussex Brighton, United KingdomSalary: **GBP 39,560 - 46,970 per year**Application Deadline: **November 29, 2026**Employment type: **Full time**Position Type: **Other**Department: **School of Psychology**Date Posted: **October 31, 2026**Contact Email: **[e-mail]**Source details may be limitedExplicify summary## Offer SummaryThe University of Sussex School of Psychology seeks a Research Fellow to investigate the neural basis of misophonia. This full-time position runs from January 2027 to September 2028 with an annual salary between £39,560 and £46,970. The role involves contributing to Ream Foundation-funded research combining cognitive neuroscience and neuroimaging to understand how the brain processes sounds triggering emotional reactions. Candidates must hold a PhD in cognitive neuroscience, psychology, or audiology, with expertise in sensory perception and EEG data analysis. The ideal applicant is a collaborative researcher capable of independent work, aiming to publish high-quality studies on this underexplored condition. Based in Brighton, the university offers a vibrant campus near the South Downs. Visa sponsorship may be available for eligible candidates meeting Skilled Worker requirements.Generated from stored offer content. Always confirm details in the official posting.## Project Description### About the roleAn exciting opportunity is available for a Postdoctoral Research Fellow to join the School of Psychology at the University of Sussex and contribute to cutting-edge research on the neural basis of misophonia. This full-time position is available from January 2027 and will run until 30 September 2028.Misophonia is a poorly understood condition in which specific everyday sounds, such as chewing, breathing, or tapping, trigger intense emotional and physiological reactions that can profoundly affect quality of life. This project aims to transform our understanding of misophonia by revealing how the brain processes and represents the acoustic and semantic properties of sounds, and how these neural representations differ between individuals with and without the condition.Working as part of a world-leading research team studying anomalous perceptual experiences, you will contribute to a project funded by the Ream Foundation that combines cognitive neuroscience and advanced neuroimaging methods. The successful candidate will contribute independently to all stages of the project, publish high-quality research, and advance understanding of an important but underexplored condition.### About youYou will hold a PhD in cognitive neuroscience, psychology, audiology, or a related discipline, with expertise in sensory perception (e.g. hearing or vision), attention, or a closely related area. You will have experience in the acquisition and analysis of EEG data and a strong interest in understanding the neural mechanisms that give rise to perceptual experience.The ideal candidate will be a motivated and collaborative researcher capable of working independently. You will be excited by the opportunity to contribute to an emerging field, work as part of an internationally recognised research team, and help advance our understanding of the cognitive and neural mechanisms underlying misophonia.### About our FacultyOur Psychology school has a rich history extending over half-a-century, marked from the start by our variety of research and courses. From the ground-breaking work of scholars such as Stuart Sutherland and Marie Jahoda, we've grown to cover all areas of psychology.The School was formally established in 2009, bringing together academics across biological, cognitive, developmental, clinical and social psychology into one School. We've now entered the second decade of our existence as one of the largest and most influential academic communities for psychology in the country!Anchored by our core values of kindness, integrity, inclusion, collaboration and courage, our research and teaching address societal challenges to create a better world.Please find further information regarding the School of Psychology.The School of Psychology is proud to hold a Silver Athena Swann Award.### Why work hereOur university is situated off the A27, next to the beautiful South Downs where you will enjoy everything that our 150-acre campus has to offer. We are accessible by public transport; Falmer train station is a five-minute walk to campus and several bus stops are located within campus. We also have dedicated cycling paths and encourage our staff to use these with our offering of a cycle to work scheme.Sussex is a renowned, multi-accredited, research-led International University and this is only possible because of the people that work here. Whether you are a member of Faculty, part of a Professional Services team or a Student, it’s our people that make us great and we want you to be part of that.Find out more about our reward and benefits package.Find out about our equality, diversity and inclusion.### Further Key InformationPlease contact Ediz Sohoglu ([e-mail]) for informal enquiries.The University of Sussex values the diversity of its staff and students, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds.### EligibilityVisa Sponsorship Queries: This role has been assigned an eligible SOC code and meets the salary requirements for Skilled Worker Sponsorship if full time and appointed at Grade 7.4. Please consult our Skilled Worker Visa information page for further information about Visa Sponsorship.The University requires that work undertaken for the University is performed in the UK.---### Academic ContactSchool of Psychology [e-mail]31/10/2026Last UpdateUniversity of Sussexjobs.sussex.ac.uk## Apply for this positionThis application must be completed through the official university portal.Apply on official website