Research Associate (Fixed Term)

6-month Fixed Term Contract, Full Time 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday 

We are looking for a postdoctoral scientist with training in biomedical science and psychology and a PhD in psychosis research to join Professor Murray's team. The successful candidate must have prior experience investigating mechanisms of psychosis, including analysis of predictive coding cognitive data in psychosis, prior experience in meta-analysis, experience in study design, acquiring ethical approval, participant data collection, experience in brain imaging analysis and brain imaging data collection. 

The post-holder will work with a team of scientists including other post-docs, Ph.D. students and senior scientists, under the supervision of Prof Graham Murray. This role is not suitable for remote or hybrid work.

The successful candidate must have a PhD in psychosis research and prior experience investigating mechanisms of psychosis, including analysis of predictive coding cognitive data in psychosis, prior experience in meta-analysis, experience in study design, acquiring ethical approval, leading participant data collection, experience in brain imaging analysis and brain imaging data collection. 

The purpose of this role is to support and maintain the University's national and international reputation for excellence in teaching and research. Contribution to excellence in research will be as a member of a research team and will provide substantial scope for academic judgement, originality, interpretation and presentation of results. The role holder will assist with grant administration and the writing of reports for funding bodies. The role holder will participate in the overall life of the department/faculty, as appropriate. 

For further details and to apply, please read the Further Particulars.

Informal enquiries are welcomed and should be directed to:

Professor Graham Murray, Email: gm285@cam.ac.uk 

If you have any queries regarding the application process please contact Simon Gurry, HR Coordinator at hradminpsychiatry@medschl.cam.ac.uk

To apply online for this vacancy and to view further information about the role, please click 'Apply' above. 

Applicants must have (or be close to obtaining) a PhD. 

Appointment at Research Associate level is dependent on having a PhD. Those who have submitted but not yet received their PhD will initially be appointed as a Research Assistant (Grade 5, Point 38 £34,610) moving to Research Associate (Grade 7) upon confirmation of your PhD award.

Please ensure that you upload a covering letter and CV in the Upload section of the online application. The covering letter should outline how you match the criteria for the post and why you are applying for this role. If you upload any additional documents which have not been requested, we will not be able to consider these as part of your application. 

Please include details of your referees, including email address and phone number, one of which must be your most recent line manager. 

Closing date: 25th February 2026

Interview date: To be confirmed

Please quote reference RN48703 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.

The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.

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