Research Associate

We are looking for a post-doctoral researcher, experienced in the analysis of Magnetoencephalography (MEG), or Electroencephalography (EEG), data and associated neurophysiological modelling tools such as DCM. The person will join an exciting multidisciplinary/multi-site collaboration between Cardiff University, Nottingham University and Sick Kids Hospital (Toronto) designed to drive forward the technology, applications and analysis of MEG data collected using novel quantum sensor arrays, optically-pumped magnetometers (OPMs), particularly in studies of neurodevelopment from young children to adulthood and pharmacological manipulation to demonstrate drug target engagement. This analysis post is for 15 months on a project called Quantum sensors for biophysical modelling of brain function and is funded from UKRI-STFC. A PhD in a related-discipline is essential.

This position is full-time, fixed term for 15 months and available immediately.

Salary: £40,497 - £45,413 per annum (Grade 6). Appointments to roles at Cardiff University are usually made at bottom of scale unless in exceptional circumstances. Please note that it is not expected that we will appoint above grade 6.32, currently £40,497 per annum. 

For informal enquiries please contact – Prof. Krish Singh - SinghKD@cardiff.ac.uk

Cardiff University offers many excellent benefits, including 45 days annual leave (incl. bank holidays), local pension scheme, a cycle to work scheme and other travel initiatives, annual increments within the pay scale, and more. It's an exciting and vibrant place to work with many different challenges and is a proud Living Wage supporter.

Closing date: Saturday, 19 July 2025

Cardiff University is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity and to creating an inclusive working environment. We believe this can be achieved through attracting, developing, and retaining a diverse range of staff from many different backgrounds. We therefore welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of sex, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, trans identity, relationship status, religion or belief, caring responsibilities, or age. In supporting our employees to achieve a balance between their work and their personal lives, we will also consider proposals for flexible working or job share arrangements.

Cardiff University is a signatory to the San Francisco Declaration on Research Assessment (DORA), which means that in hiring and promotion decisions we will evaluate applicants on the quality of their research, not publication metrics or the identity of the journal in which the research is published. More information is available at:  Responsible research assessment - Research - Cardiff University

Applications may be submitted in Welsh, and an application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

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