Post-Doctoral Research Fellow

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Based in the Faculty of Health, the School of Psychology is one of the largest and best-resourced psychology departments in the UK. Covering all areas of psychology, the School shares its expertise and enthusiasm for psychology with over 800 students and offer undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, and a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology, all accredited by the British Psychological Society. Graduates go on to pursue a wide range of careers after studying their first degree. Whether continuing studying for a further degree or looking for employment straight away, our emphasis on employability will put our students ahead of other graduates. Plymouth is a centre of excellence in psychological research. In the last Research Excellence Framework assessment over 80% of our research outputs were rated as either of international (3*) or world-leading (4*) quality – in the top 20 nationally on this measure. The School holds an Athena SWAN Bronze award in recognition of a commitment to improving gender equality demonstrating the University’s ongoing commitment to advancing gender equality and success for all. The Pain Modulation Lab at the Brain Research and Imaging Centre (BRIC) is seeking a postdoctoral researcher interested in pain neuroimaging and immersive virtual reality. You will perform studies of experimental pain states alongside immersive virtual reality and will involve using multiple experimental techniques: functional MRI, psychophysics and neurophysiology. Duties will include recruitment, data collection, processing, analysis and writing of research reports. You will have the opportunity to champion individual experiments from inception through to publication. This role is based in the School of Psychology at the University of Plymouth and supervised by Dr Sam Hughes and is in collaboration with Dr Matthew Howard at Kings College London. Key requirements: PhD (or be studying towards it) in pain neuroimaging or a relevant subject area. Experience in neurophysiology and psychophysics is also desirable. Please demonstrate how you meet the essential criteria outlined in the knowledge, qualifications, training and experience elements of the job description in your supporting statement. For an informal discussion to find out more about the role then please contact Sam Hughes: by email at **** Interviews are likely to take place 20 May 2022 and you will be notified if you have been shortlisted or not. This is a full-time position working 37 hours per week on a fixed-term basis for 15 months, due to funding by the Academy of Medical Sciences. Flexible working options including job share will be considered. We offer a competitive salary package and a generous pension and holiday scheme. We also offer a range of other benefits, including ongoing development opportunities. The University of Plymouth has a strong interdisciplinary research ethos which is supported by our three strategic Research Institutes; the Marine Institute, the Sustainable Earth Institute, and the Plymouth Institute of Health and Care Research. As a member of our academic community, you’ll be expected to contribute to our recognised research strengths. Working holistically across the University, you will be challenged to innovate, collaborate and deliver impactful research contributions as part of a systems thinking approach to addressing today’s global challenges. The University of Plymouth is a diverse, welcoming community where everyone makes a difference and is encouraged to bring their whole selves to work. To find out more about our inclusive community, initiatives such as Athena Swan and the Race Equality Charter and our range of benefits / support mechanisms such as flexible working, staff networks and enhanced maternity, paternity & adoption leave please visit our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion webpages We particularly welcome applicants from under-represented groups such as BAME/BIPOC and LGBT The Faculty of Health holds a Silver Athena Swan Award and the University holds a Bronze Athena SWAN Award which recognises commitment to advancing women’s careers in STEMM academia. Staff appointed within the Faculty of Health may be able to join the NHS pension scheme subject to eligibility criteria. Job Description
Region:
Location:
Plymouth
Salary:
£35,326 - £40,927 per annum - Grade 7
Package:
Full-Time, Fixed-Term
Contractual hours:
37
Basis:
FT Temporary Fulltime All Year ]]>
by the British Psychological Society. Graduates go on to pursue a wide range of careers after studying their first degree. Whether continuing studying for a further degree or looking for employment straight away, our emphasis on employability will put our students ahead of other graduates. Plymouth is a centre of excellence in psychological research. In the last Research Excellence Framework assessment over 80% of our research outputs were rated as either of international (3*) or world-leading (4*) quality – in the top 20 nationally on this measure. The School holds an Athena SWAN Bronze award in recognition of a commitment to improving gender equality demonstrating the University’s ongoing commitment to advancing gender equality and success for all.
The Pain Modulation Lab at the Brain Research and Imaging Centre (BRIC) is seeking a postdoctoral researcher interested in pain neuroimaging and immersive virtual reality.
You will perform studies of experimental pain states alongside immersive virtual reality and will involve using multiple experimental techniques: functional MRI, psychophysics and neurophysiology. Duties will include recruitment, data collection, processing, analysis and writing of research reports. You will have the opportunity to champion individual experiments from inception through to publication.
This role is based in the School of Psychology at the University of Plymouth and supervised by Dr Sam Hughes and is in collaboration with Dr Matthew Howard at Kings College London.
Key requirements:
PhD (or be studying towards it) in pain neuroimaging or a relevant subject area. Experience in neurophysiology and psychophysics is also desirable.
Please demonstrate how you meet the essential criteria outlined in the knowledge, qualifications, training and experience elements of the job description in your supporting statement.
For an informal discussion to find out more about the role then please contact Sam Hughes: by email at ****
Interviews are likely to take place 20 May 2022 and you will be notified if you have been shortlisted or not.
This is a full-time position working 37 hours per week on a fixed-term basis for 15 months, due to funding by the Academy of Medical Sciences.
Flexible working options including job share will be considered.
We offer a competitive salary package and a generous pension and holiday scheme. We also offer a range of other benefits, including ongoing development opportunities.
The University of Plymouth has a strong interdisciplinary research ethos which is supported by our three strategic Research Institutes; the Marine Institute, the Sustainable Earth Institute, and the Plymouth Institute of Health and Care Research. As a member of our academic community, you’ll be expected to contribute to our recognised research strengths. Working holistically across the University, you will be challenged to innovate, collaborate and deliver impactful research contributions as part of a systems thinking approach to addressing today’s global challenges.
The University of Plymouth is a diverse, welcoming community where everyone makes a difference and is encouraged to bring their whole selves to work. To find out more about our inclusive community, initiatives such as Athena Swan and the Race Equality Charter and our range of benefits / support mechanisms such as flexible working, staff networks and enhanced maternity, paternity & adoption leave please visit our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion webpages
We particularly welcome applicants from under-represented groups such as BAME/BIPOC and LGBT
The Faculty of Health holds a Silver Athena Swan Award and the University holds a Bronze Athena SWAN Award which recognises commitment to advancing women’s careers in STEMM academia.
Staff appointed within the Faculty of Health may be able to join the NHS pension scheme subject to eligibility criteria.
Job Description
A8633
£35,326 - £40,927 per annum - Grade 7
35326
35326
40927
Academic/Research
Sun, 8 May 2022 00:00:00 GMT
Plymouth
Full-Time, Fixed-Term
37
FT Temporary Fulltime All Year
Tue, 19 Apr 2022 00:00:00 GMT

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