Research Assistant

About us

The UCL Child Vision Lab, based at UCL Division of Psychology and Language Sciences and the UCL Institute of Ophthalmology, investigates how the developing brain learns to process visual information and use it for efficient action, perception, and decision-making. We also test how neural function, structure and behaviour is altered in heritable eye disease, and in response to new treatments for these diseases.

About the role

Applications are invited for two Research Assistant positions to study vision in normal sight and in eye disease with Prof Tessa Dekker and Dr Roni Maimon-Mor at the UCL Child Vision Lab.

We are looking for a research assistant with strong communicative and analytical skills, who is enthusiastic to support a variety of fundamental and clinically relevant research on these topics.

The work will involve assisting with the development and running of experiments, using a range of methods including standardised and custom vision tests, behavioural psychophysics, eye tracking, virtual reality, and neuroimaging (EEG and MRI). It will also involve the recruitment of families, schools, and patients, developing ethics applications, processing and analysing data, and reporting results in manuscripts and at meetings. The postholder will be main responsible for the lab website, communications and finances, organisation of lab meetings and events, and maintaining good organisation of lab databases, equipment, software, and spaces.

The post is funded for 1 year in the first instance, with funded scope to extend up to 3 years. The post start date is 01 January 2026.

Salary range will be on G6b, Spine Points 25-28, dependent on experience (£39,148 - £41,833 per annum, inclusive of London Allowance)

Due to the nature of the role, an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check is required for this post. Any offer of employment will be subject to a DBS check.

About you

The successful candidate will have a BSc in psychology, neuroscience, artificial intelligence, biology, biomedical engineering, maths, medicine, or a related discipline. An MSc in a related discipline is desirable.

Knowledge of statistics is essentials as is a strong academic track record with clear evidence of independent thought. In addition, the successful candidate will demonstrate a rigourous approach to research and organisation with attention to details and best practic. Dedication to scientific transparency, collaboration and knowledge exchange and the ability to work independently as well as in a team is also essential.

Experience with human-facing experimental research and experience with research or work with children or patients is desirable.

Application Process

If you have any queries regarding the vacancy please contact Professor Tessa Dekker (t.dekker@ucl.ac.uk.

If you have any queries regarding the application process please email: ioo.hr@ucl.ac.uk.

Please ensure you attach your CV and highest academic qualification. In addition, please ensure you provide a personal statement outlining how you meet the criteria to support your application. Please DO NOT attach research papers.

What we offer

Working with some of the greatest intellects in the world, UCL also offers a generous pension scheme and holiday allowance, plus closure and bank holidays as well as enhanced parental pay and more.

Visit https://www.ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/reward-and-benefits to find out more.

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