Senior Research Associate

Salary on appointment will be £38,784 per annum, with an annual increment up to £46,049 per annum.

We are looking to appoint a Senior Research Associate for a primary role of neuroimaging analysis on a well-funded project (the SIGHT trial) investigating brain imaging markers of spatial neglect post-stroke.

SIGHT is an ongoing multi-site stroke trial led by Dr. Stéphanie Rossit funded by MRC-NIHR EME programme running across 20 NHS hospitals in England (see: https://www.uea.ac.uk/about/school-of-psychology/research/sight-trial). SIGHT is directed at spatial neglect, one of the most disabling and 'hidden' cognitive syndromes post-stroke, broadly defined as an inability to attend to the side most affected by the stroke with varying sub-types. This ground-breaking neuroimaging study will add significantly to our understanding of neglect recovery and of the profiles of patients that benefit most from rehabilitation.

You will be based within Dr. Rossit’s research laboratory (Neurolab: https://www.stephanierossit.com/) in the School of Psychology. You will join the team of leading stroke researchers and clinicians in the SIGHT trial, our NHS hospitals, and receive support from the Norwich Clinical Trials Unit. The SIGHT neuroimaging study involves close collaboration with Prof. Hugh Markus (University of Cambridge) and Dr. Davinia Fernández-Espejo (University of Birmingham) with funded opportunities to spend time in those labs for training. Participating NHS sites collect all the data and analysis is performed at UEA.

You will have a PhD or be nearing completion (within 12 months) in a relevant area and have significant experience of independent research and analysis of human neuroimaging datasets (specifically resting state fMRI). You will be able to meet all essential criteria detailed in the candidate brochure.

This full-time post is available from 18 August 2026 on a fixed-term basis until 29 February 2028.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Appointment will be subject to a criminal record check at Enhanced level from the Disclosure and Barring Service, including a check of the Vulnerable Adult Barred List. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to vulnerable adults.

UEA offers a variety of flexible working options and although this role is advertised on a full-time basis, we encourage applications from individuals who would prefer a flexible working pattern including annualised hours, compressed working hours, part time, job share, term-time only and/or hybrid working. Details of preferred hours should be stated in the personal statement and will be discussed further at interview.

Further information on our great benefits package, including 44 days annual leave inclusive of Bank Holidays and additional University Customary days (pro rata for part-time), can be found on our benefits page.

Closing date: 30 June 2026

The University holds an Athena Swan Silver Institutional Award in recognition of our advancement towards gender equality.

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