Research Fellow in Cognitive Assessment Using Multimodal Physiological Measures

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The role

This post will investigate how cognitive performance can be predicted using multimodal physiological measures and modified through non-invasive brain stimulation. Working with Professors Roi Cohen Kadosh and Mark Cropley and Dr Roman Bauer, the Research Fellow will support the design and delivery of human studies, participant recruitment and data collection, ethics applications, analysis of behavioural and physiological data, and preparation of publications and project outputs. They will also assist with the day-to-day supervision and training of junior research staff and students involved in the project.

About you

We are looking for someone with:

• A PhD, or a PhD nearing completion at the time of appointment, or equivalent research experience, in cognitive neuroscience, experimental psychology, computational neuroscience, or a closely related discipline.
• Strong experience in the acquisition, preprocessing and analysis of EEG data, including spectral and aperiodic EEG measures.
• Strong experience integrating EEG with non-invasive electrical brain stimulation, particularly tRNS.
• Strong experience investigating individual differences in learning and cognition
• Experience applying machine-learning, predictive-modelling or multivariate methods to behavioural and/or EEG data.
• Proficiency in R, MATLAB and Python.

What we can offer

In return we offer a generous pension, relocation assistance where appropriate, flexible working options including job share and blended home/campus working locations (dependent on work duties), access to world-class leisure facilities on campus, a range of travel schemes and supportive family friendly benefits including an excellent on-site nursery.

How to apply

To apply please upload your CV to our website. You will also be asked some questions to help us understand your suitability for the position. Please make sure you answer these questions in detail rather than referring to your CV or any other documents.

The University of Surrey is committed to providing an inclusive environment that offers equal opportunities for all.  We place great value on diversity and are seeking to increase the diversity within our community.  Therefore we particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups, such as people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic groups and people with disabilities.

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