Postdoctoral Researcher
Birkbeck, University of London - School of Psychological Sciences
| Location: | London |
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| Salary: | £45,132 to £51,387 per annum |
| Hours: | Full Time |
| Contract Type: | Fixed-Term/Contract |
| Placed On: | 12th November 2026 |
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| Closes: | 22nd November 2026 |
| Job Ref: | 623015 |
The Centre for Brain and Cognitive Development (CBCD) is seeking a Postdoctoral Researcher to lead work on a longitudinal study of sensory processing and responsivity in young children.
The Postdoctoral Researcher will contribute to a Wellcome Trust-funded longitudinal study of sensory processing and responsivity in young children, directed by Dr Virginia Carter Leno.
Candidates should have a PhD degree in Psychology or related subject and experience of conducting developmental experimental psychology studies.
It is essential that candidates have substantial experience using behavioural assessment, eye-tracking and integrated virtual reality (VR) - fNIRS systems with toddlers, including those who are neurodivergent.
The postdoctoral researcher will assist with on-going Wave 2 testing and lead analysis of Wave 1 timepoint data. This will be in collaboration with an existing postdoctoral researcher and the wider research team.
Remuneration:
£45,132 rising to £51,387 per annum, grade 7 on the College's London Pay Scale which includes a consolidated London Weighting Allowance.
Benefits of working at Birkbeck: a competitive salary and pension scheme, 31 days paid leave, flexible working arrangements, generous benefits in the HE sector, and being located in the heart of Bloomsbury, Euston, London.
Contract:
Fixed-term contract 12 months from 10 January 2027. Full-time (35 hours per week, working pattern TBC). Please submit a CV for consideration.
Closing date: Sunday 22 November 2026, interview date: week commencing 7 December 2026.
Enquiries:
If you would like to know more about the role, please click on apply or contact Dr Virginia Carter Leno v.carter@bbk.ac.uk.
If you have technical issues or difficulties using the recruitment portal, please contact jobs@bbk.ac.uk providing your name and the job reference number of the position.
While we are happy to respond to all informal enquiries, only formal applications through the online system will be considered.
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