Research Assistant (Fixed Term)

We wish to appoint a Research Assistant to a research position at the MRC Cognition and Brain Sciences Unit, Cambridge, for a full time role duration of 1 years, in the first instance. The successful candidate will join the research programmes led by Prof Tamar Makin and support cutting-edge research programmes investigating the boundaries of brain plasticity for augmenting and restoring hand function and dysfunction, in both abled and disabled individuals at all ages.

The postholder would be responsible for running behavioural and neuroimaging experiments, as well as recording, organising, analysing, write-up and dissemination of data as part of a research team. The postholder will also provide support on ongoing and future research related to the neural representation of robotic body augmentation devices in healthy controls and clinical populations. Previous research experience with motor control studies involving advanced movement recording techniques (e.g. high density EMG, kinematics) and extensive behavioural data collection (at least 30 sessions) is essential, as well previous experience working with technical setups and strong programming skills. Experience in working with clinical populations with motor disability is highly desirable.

Please refer to the 'Further particulars' for more information about the responsibilities and requirements for the role, click the 'Apply' button above. Please refer to the Plasticity Lab website to learn more about the research: www.plasticity-lab.com.

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 1 years in the first instance.

Once an offer of employment has been accepted, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service check (enhanced with children's barred list) and a health assessment.

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

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: 12th July 2026

Interview Date: to be confirmed

Please quote reference SU50138 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

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