Lecturer in Prediction Modelling in Mental Health
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Overview
The School of Psychology at the University of Southampton is making strategic academic appointments to grow our research and research-led undergraduate and postgraduate education. We welcome applications from individuals who wish to innovate research and teaching in mental health. The successful candidate will work 50% FTE on a new NIHR funded project aiming at predicting response to medication in children and adults with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) based on pre-treatment clinical, cognitive, and physiological characteristics. They will provide expertise in physiological data monitoring and prediction/decision modelling, while supporting data collection, analysis, and dissemination throughout the project. The lecturer will also contribute 50% FTE to the delivery of UG and PGT education which may include a range of duties including; lectures, seminars, project supervision, marking, moderation and personal academic tutoring.
Responsibilities
* Work 50% FTE on the NIHR-funded project on predicting response to ADHD medication using pre-treatment clinical, cognitive, and physiological data.
* Provide expertise in physiological data monitoring and prediction/decision modelling.
* Support data collection, analysis, and dissemination throughout the project.
* Deliver UG and PGT education (lectures, seminars, project supervision, marking, moderation, and personal academic tutoring) at 50% FTE.
Qualifications
* Background in machine learning and prediction/decision modelling applied to clinical, cognitive and/or physiological data.
* Experience in participant recruitment and/or experimental testing.
* PhD in machine learning and prediction/decision modelling or related discipline.
* Evidence of or intention to achieve Advance HE Associate Fellowship.
About the Department and Facilities
The post-holder will join the multidisciplinary research team in the Centre for Innovation for Mental Health. Our group uses experimental methods including experimental cognitive psychology, psychopharmacology, psychophysiology and neuroscience to study neurodevelopmental and mental health conditions, with ADHD expertise. The School offers facilities including functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI), electroencephalography (EEG), neurostimulation (TMS/tDCS), psychophysiology, pain research including quantitative sensory testing (QST), eye-tracking, virtual reality and multi-sensory processing.
We are an ambitious and successful School providing a friendly, supportive and inclusive working environment located on the beautiful Highfield Campus at the University of Southampton. We recognise that employees may wish to have working patterns that fit with their caring responsibilities or work-life balance, including flexible and part-time working. Due consideration will be given to applicants who have had career breaks for reasons including maternity, paternity or adoption leave, disability or illness. The School of Psychology holds an Athena SWAN Bronze Award demonstrating our commitment to equal opportunities and gender balance in the workplace. The University of Southampton holds an Athena SWAN Silver Award.
As a university we aim to create an environment where everyone can thrive and are proactive in fostering a culture of inclusion, respect and equality of opportunity. We believe that we can only truly meet our objectives if we are reflective of society, so we are passionate about creating a working environment in which you are free to bring your whole self to work. With a generous holiday allowance as well as additional university closure days we are committed to supporting our staff and students and open to a flexible working approach.
Apply by 11.59 pm GMT on the closing date. For assistance contact Recruitment on +44(0)2380 592750 or recruitment@soton.ac.uk quoting the job number. We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcome applicants who support our mission of inclusivity.
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Part-time
Job function
* Education and Training
* Industries
* Higher Education
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