Research Associate/Fellow (Fixed-Term)

Location: University Park

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a brain stimulation research fellow within the Academic Unit, Mental Health and Clinical Neurosciences.  

As part of an MRC programme grant, the post holder will work under the supervision of Prof. Stam Sotiropoulos and Prof. Markus Kaiser and their established teams (conilab.nottingham.ac.uk  www.dynamic-connectome.org) in using brain MRI and MR spectroscopy to assess effects and efficacy, calibrate and optimise closed-loop brain stimulation in human participants. They will also work with Dr Jeyoung Jung in the School of Psychology, who is an expert in combining neuroimaging with neuromodulation. The post holder will lead work in setting imaging protocols, processing of neuroimaging (fMRI, dMRI, MRS) and cognitive data gathered before, during, and after brain stimulation.

You must have been awarded a PhD, or have a PhD thesis about to be submitted, in STEM or related subjects; prior experience in the neurosciences is highly desirable.

Nottingham “the home of MRI” offers an excellent environment for imaging, is pioneering the use of neurotechnology for brain disorders with several start-ups in this area, hosts the Institute of Mental Health (www.institutemh.org.uk), and a 24-faculty member Centre for Neurotechnology, Neuromodulation, and Neurotherapeutics (www.nottingham.ac.uk/science/research/n3centre/n3centre.aspx).

The University of Nottingham provides generous employment packages whilst supporting the well-being of our staff to help them reach their full potential. As a university employee, you will have an excellent choice of benefits and rewards, including access to fitness and health facilities, staff discounts and travel schemes, along with a competitive holiday allowance and a highly attractive pension scheme. The University of Nottingham is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

The post will be offered as a full-time (36.25 hours per week), fixed-term position, available until 31/12/2027. Starting date can be as early as 1st January 2026. 

Informal enquiries may be addressed to Professor Stam Sotiropoulos – stamatios.sotiropoulos@nottingham.ac.uk or Professor Marcus Kaiser – marcus.kaiser@nottingham.ac.uk 

Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted.

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