Senior Clinical Neuroscience Research Lead – Mood Disorders

Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust; Knowsley; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Senior Research Associate, Clinical Neuroscience, to lead and coordinate clinical neuroscience research within the Mood Clinic. The role emphasizes translating brain-function insights into high-quality studies, with responsibilities across strategy, EEG/fMRI/TMS design, and participation oversight.

The post requires strategic and operational leadership, strong neuroimaging/EEG skills, and a focus on mood disorders.

Qualifications

• ICH Good Clinical Practice compliance.
• Evidence of continuous personal, professional and academic development.
• Experience researching with neuroimaging, EEG or TMS and collaboration with other agencies.

Responsibilities

• Ensure high standards and continuity of care for research participants during trials.
• Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Contribute to development of EEG, fMRI or TMS clinical neuroscience research applications.
• Maintain and develop specialist clinical neuroscience expertise and mood disorder knowledge.
• Keep up to date with clinical neuroscience applications to mood disorders.
• Assess patient/volunteer eligibility and monitor during participation.

Skills

Neuroimaging

EEG

TMS

Education

ICH Good Clinical Practice

Job description

Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Senior Research Associate, Clinical Neuroscience, to lead and coordinate clinical neuroscience research within the Mood Clinic. The role emphasizes translating brain-function insights into high-quality studies, with responsibilities across strategy, EEG/fMRI/TMS design, and participation oversight.

The post requires strategic and operational leadership, strong neuroimaging/EEG skills, and a focus on mood disorders.