Research Fellow Ref: 44304

University of Sussex; Brighton; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Sussex invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Fellow in the School of Psychology to study the neural basis of misophonia. This full-time role runs from January 2027 to 30 September 2028.

You will join an internationally recognized team using advanced neuroimaging to explore perceptual brain processes. The candidate will hold a PhD in a relevant field, have EEG expertise, and contribute to all project stages, including dissemination of findings on neural

Qualifications

• PhD required in cognitive neuroscience, psychology, audiology or a related discipline.
• Experience in acquisition and analysis of EEG data.

Responsibilities

• Contribute independently to all stages of the project.
• Publish high-quality research outputs.
• Help advance understanding of misophonia using cognitive neuroscience and neuroimaging methods.

Skills

EEG data analysis

Cognitive neuroscience

Sensorial perception

Attention

Independent researcher

Education

PhD in cognitive neuroscience/psychology/audiology or related field

Job description

About The Role

An 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.

About The Role

An 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 You

You 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 Faculty

Our 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!
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Our 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.
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Further Key Information

Please contact Ediz Sohoglu ([e-mail]) for informal enquiries.

Eligibility

The University of Sussex values the diversity of its staff and students, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds.
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