Senior Clinical Neuroscience Research Lead – Mood Disorders

Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust; Knowsley; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Job summary

The Senior Research Associate will lead clinical neuroscience research within the Mood Clinic, translating brain research into better assessments and treatments for mood disorders. You will oversee study design, data acquisition, analysis, and dissemination, working closely with multidisciplinary teams in a large North West NHS trust.

Flexible working arrangements will be considered; the role requires strong expertise in neuroimaging, EEG, TMS, and a track record of leading impactful clinical

Qualifications

• PhD in neuroscience or related field.
• Experience leading neuroimaging studies.
• Proficiency in EEG/fMRI data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Lead clinical neuroscience research programmes in the Mood Clinic.
• Coordinate clinical studies and ensure high-quality data collection.
• Oversee study design, data analysis and interpretation.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and external partners.

Skills

Neuroimaging

EEG

TMS

Research leadership

Clinical neuroscience

Education

PhD in Neuroscience

Tools

SPM

FSL

Job description

The Senior Research Associate will lead clinical neuroscience research within the Mood Clinic, translating brain research into better assessments and treatments for mood disorders. You will oversee study design, data acquisition, analysis, and dissemination, working closely with multidisciplinary teams in a large North West NHS trust.

Flexible working arrangements will be considered; the role requires strong expertise in neuroimaging, EEG, TMS, and a track record of leading impactful clinical