RESEARCH ASSISTANT IN TRANSLATIONAL SYSTEMS NEUROSCIENCE | UK DEMENTIA RESEARCH INSTITUTE

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Opportunities to join in the search for future treatments for dementia!

Applications are invited for a fully funded Research Assistant in Translational Systems Neuroscience at the UK Dementia Research Institute at Imperial, within the group of Dr Nir Grossman, Department of Brain Sciences (https://www.imperial.ac.uk/people/nirg ) The position is available initially for a period of one year, with potential for extension.

The UK Dementia Research Institute (UK DRI) is a globally leading multidisciplinary research institute of 700 staff investigating the spectrum of neurodegenerative disorders causing dementia.

The UK DRI Centre at Imperial has an exciting role for a Research Assistant to support the delivery of projects applying a novel form of non-invasive brain stimulation, using temporally interfering (TI) electrical fields, to patients with early stage of Alzheimer’s disease. The aim is to increase local neural activity and dependent metabolic processes. The effect of TI stimulation will be measured using cutting-edge neuroimaging techniques and cognitive tests.

Duties and responsibilities

• Recruitment of people with early stage of Alzheimer’s disease to the project Administer non-invasive brain stimulation with TI


• Develop and administer novel behavioural paradigms


• Work within a team to assess neurophysiological effects using neuroimaging (incl., electroencephalography, EEG, magnetic resonance imaging, MRI, and PET).

Essential requirements

• A good degree in Neuroscience, Psychology, Biomed Eng, or equivalent vocational qualification.


• Prior experience in working with patients, ideally patients with dementia or other cognitive disorders.


• Relevant Practical experience, ideally within human electrophysiology, imaging and non-invasive brain stimulation techniques.

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This post a full time (35/h) and fixed term basis for 12 months in the first instance. This role will be located on Hammersmith and White City Campuses in West London.

As this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, at the appropriate level, will be required for the successful candidate.

Should you have any queries please contact Dr Nir Grossman, [email protected]  

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