Research Assistant in Cognitive Neuroscience, UCD , 12 months

University College Dublin; Ireland; On-site; EUR 33,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Ireland is seeking a Research Assistant in Cognitive Neuroscience. The role involves conducting research on brain processes, collecting data, and assisting with participant recruitment. The successful candidate will receive training in EEG, EMG, and eye tracking techniques, and will work in a supportive lab environment. Salary ranges from €33,291 to €37,225 per annum, depending on qualifications and experience.

Qualifications

• Experience with EEG, EMG, and eye tracking data collection.
• Ability to assist with participant recruitment and data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research examining brain processes governing decision making.
• Participate in lab meetings and journal club discussions.
• Work collaboratively on research projects.

Job description

Organisation/Company University College Dublin Research Field Engineering » Other Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Country Ireland Application Deadline 12 Dec 2025 - 11:43 (UTC) Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

Applications are invited for a temporary post of a Research Assistant in Cognitive Neuroscience within UCD School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering.

The successful candidate will work with Associate Professor Elaine Corbett and her laboratory team to conduct research examining the brain processes governing decision making. The successful candidate will perform the collection of electroencephalogram (EEG), electromyography (EMG), behavioural and eye tracking data, and neuropsychological assessment data and will receive in depth training in each of these techniques if necessary. The candidate will also assist with participant recruitment and data analysis. The candidate will have the opportunity to become an integral part of an active and collegiate laboratory team which comprises numerous postgraduate and postdoctoral researchers, providing a rich environment for exchanging ideas and learning new skills. The candidate will participate in regular lab meetings and journal club discussions with many opportunities for developing their skill sets and exploring their own research interests. Dr Corbett's lab is part of the Cognitive Neural Systems Research Group (https://cogneusys.com/ ) based in UCD, and affiliated with the Trinity College Institute for Neuroscience in Trinity College Dublin. The position will also involve working collaboratively on a project with Dr Méadhbh Brosnan (UCD School of Psychology).

Research Assistant Salary: €33,291 - €37,225 per annum
Appointment on the above range will be dependent on qualifications and experience

Closing date: 12:00 noon (local Irish time) on 19/12/2025
Applications must be submitted by the closing date and time specified. Any applications which are still in progress at the closing time of 12:00 noon (Local Irish Time) on the specified closing date will be cancelled automatically by the system. UCD are unable to accept late applications.
UCD do not require assistance from Recruitment Agencies. Any CV's submitted by Recruitment Agencies will be returned.