Research Fellow (Postdoctoral)

Location: University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, Birmingham UK

Full time starting salary is normally in the range £32,348 to £42,155, with potential progression once in post to £44,737

Grade: 7

Full Time / Fixed Term contract up to 31 January 2024

Closing date: 22nd January 2023

Background

Centre for Human Brain Health, University of Birmingham

The PDRF will support the Brain Imaging workstream of mTBI-PREDICT trial with a focus on MRI. Expected start date in February 2023. 1-year post potentially being progressed to further years dependent of onward funding success.

The role will involve data collection, management, and analysis of structural and functional MRI data to identify biomarkers to assess the impact of mTBI. The fellow will be part of an integrative and multi-disciplinary team of researchers and clinicians working collaboratively to deliver this workstream across the University of Birmingham, Aston University, and the University of Nottingham.

Responsibilities:

• To plan and conduct primary research towards the goals of the research project, specifically related to the MRI measures of brain function and structure.
• To apply knowledge in a way which develops new intellectual understanding and clinical interpretation from the application of the MRI-derived data.
• Analyse and manage collected data as directed; this may be through a variety of research methods, such as scientific experimentation, literature reviews, and research interviews.
• To contribute to developing new models, techniques and methods in analysis and management of brain function and structure.
• To provide guidance to other staff and students on own specialist area.
• Carry out administrative tasks related directly to the delivery of the research
• Participate in research team meetings
• To disseminate research findings using appropriate and effective media such as publication, research seminars etc.
• To contribute to the production of research reports and publications.
• To prepare reports for Steering groups and other bodies
• Promote equality and values diversity acting as a role model and fostering an inclusive working culture

Person specification:

Essential:

• Undergraduate degree (BSc/MSci) in Physics, Engineering, Mathematics or appropriately related discipline, for example Neuroscience or Psychology.
• A PhD (finished or near completion) in neuroimaging or an associated area.
• Significant experience in the field of human imaging, in particular variety of experience in using MRI for assessing brain function and/or structure. 
• Previous experience of working with human participants.
• Cooperative nature and strong teamwork skills, with a willingness to work as part of a large multi-disciplinary team.
• Strong organisation and time-management skills.
• Good computer programming skills. Specifically, experience in the use of Matlab and/or python.
• Strong capability to analyse and illuminate data, interpret reports, evaluate and criticise texts and generate new insights and apply to own research. 

Desirable:

• Experience in running a Philips and/or Siemens 3T MRI scanner, or  multi-site and/or multi-vendor imaging studies.
• Experience with clinical neuroimaging data acquisition and/or analyses in neurological populations such as mTBI, or similar.
• Experience with clinical research, including knowledge of governance and ethical regulations for clinical trials.
• Understanding of and ability to contribute to public engagement activities.

For further information or informal enquiries please contact Dr. Davinia Fernández-Espejo: [email protected]  

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