Principal Research Associate Quantum

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The Role
We are seeking a highly experienced Principal Research Associate to work in the broad area of quantum information science and technology as applied to cognitive neuroscience. You will be based in the Biosciences Institute but will require working closely with the Newcastle Magnetic Resonance Centre. Newcastle's Quantum Cognition group, led by Dr Barbara-Anne Robertson (Biosciences) and Dr Jonte Hance (Computing), has received funding from the UKRI Cross Research Council Responsive Mode: Quantum Emotions: Using the Quantum Formalism to explain temporal order effects in memory for emotional events. This project involves applying the quantum formalism to model experimental observations of human emotional memory performance and the neural systems that support it, to better understand both systems. You will play a critical role in shaping the leadership of the Quantum Cognition group by working closely with internal collaborators, external project partners (including at Nagoya University, Ritsumeikan University, and the National Institutes for Quantum and Radiological Science and Technology, in Japan, and Linnaeus University, in Sweden), and new and developing external collaborators.

You will be an expert in design, collection, and analysis of Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging (fMRI) data with an interest and aptitude in applying these data to quantum-like tools. You will have leadership experience in project design and management to deliver key interdisciplinary aspects of the project where all team members from psychology and physics learn the fundamentals of neuroimaging. You will hold methodological and expert skills in Patient and Public Involvement and Engagement (PPIE), as well as Equality Diversity and Inclusion, working with project partners, the project’s advisory group, and other stakeholders to ensure the translation of findings for societal benefit, and to shape future projects.

This post is full-time and fixed-term for a period of 2 years.

For informal enquires contact: Barbara-Anne Robertson (b.a.robertson@newcastle.ac.uk) and/or Jonte Hance (jonte.hance@newcastle.ac.uk).

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