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<p>We are currently recruiting for a Research Fellow to join the <a moz-do-not-send="true" href="fil.ion.ucl.ac.uk">Wellcome Centre
for Human Neuroimaging</a>, which aims to develop clinically
transformative applications of neuroimaging by providing
computationally-derived biomarkers for personalised prognosis and
treatment planning. <br>
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You will work on the ESRC-funded research project "A
cognitive-computational model of avoidance learning" (CogLearn),
which is formally held by Professor Martina Callaghan and <a moz-do-not-send="true" href="bachlab.org">scientifically
supervised by Professor Dominik Bach</a>. We have developed a
virtual-reality task in which people move to avoid aversive
events, which can be predicted from sensory stimuli. You will use
behavioural data from this task to develop computational learning
models and will then devise experimental procedures to
disambiguate candidate models based on behavioural and 7 T
neuroimaging data, in collaboration with the MRI physics team. You
will conduct respective experiments and analyse the data.<br>
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You will need a PhD (or be close to completing) in
(cognitive-computational) neuroscience, or a quantitative field of
psychology, (e.g. decision-making, perception) with focus on
neuroimaging, or a related area. Experience in conducting
neuroimaging research, computational modelling of behaviour and in
programming (competent knowledge of at least one language; Matlab
or R desirable) is essential. Good interpersonal skills with an
aptitude to work co-operatively in a multidisciplinary setting and
strong problem-solving abilities are also required for this role.<br>
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The post is available from September 2022 and is funded by a grant
from the ESRC for two years in the first instance with possibility
for extension until project end (December 2025).<br>
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Starting salary on UCL Grade 7 in the range £36,770- £44,388 per
annum including London Allowance. The Institute also offers 41
days of annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays and college
closure dates), a generous pension scheme, access to UCL’s
community benefits including lunch-hour lectures, exhibitions, and
museums, as well as an extensive range of staff benefits.<br>
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Appointment at Grade 7 is dependent upon having been awarded a
PhD; if this is not the case, initial appointment will be at
research assistant Grade 6B (salary £32,217 - £33,958 per annum)
with payment at Grade 7 being backdated to the date of final
submission of the PhD thesis.<br>
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You should apply for this post through UCL's online recruitment
portal – <a moz-do-not-send="true" href="https://atsv7.wcn.co.uk/search_engine/jobs.cgi?SID=amNvZGU9MTg4NDQ2MCZ2dF90ZW1wbGF0ZT05NjUmb3duZXI9NTA0MTE3OCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZicmFuZF9pZD0wJnZhY2Zpcm0udmFjdGl0bGU9Y29tcHV0YXRpb25hbCBuZXVyb2ltYWdpbmcmcG9zdGluZ19jb2RlPTIyNA==">www.ucl.ac.uk/hr/jobs</a>
- where you can download a job description and person
specification using ref: 1884460. <br>
<br>
For further information regarding the application process please
contact Oksana Shapoval, HR Officer, Queen Square Institute of
Neurology, Queen Square, London, WC1N 3BG (email:
<a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="mailto:ion.hradmin@ucl.ac.uk">ion.hradmin@ucl.ac.uk</a>). <br>
<br>
Please contact Professor Dominik Bach for more information about
the role (<a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="mailto:d.bach@ucl.ac.uk">d.bach@ucl.ac.uk</a>).<br>
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Closing Date: 16 June 2022<br>
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Professor Dominik R Bach MBBS PhD
Max Planck UCL Centre for Computational Psychiatry and Ageing Research
Wellcome Centre for Human Neuroimaging, University College London
bachlab.org | @bachlab_cog</pre>
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