Overview
Part Time and Fixed Term. The closing date for applications is 23.59 on 20 November 2025. This role is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Further information about sponsorship is available on the UK Visas and Immigration Website.
Project
This exciting post offers an opportunity to contribute to cutting‑edge clinical research on speech improvement in Parkinson’s disease. The successful applicant will join a dynamic, multidisciplinary team investigating the use of experimental transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) for speech enhancement as part of the UTTER‑PD project, funded by the Health Innovation Partnership Fund. The project will be based in the Centre for Integrative Neuroscience and Neurodynamics (CINN) at the University of Reading, in collaboration with the Movement Disorders Clinic at the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust (RBFT).
Responsibilities
* Preparing ethics applications and study documentation
* Participant recruitment and clinical assessments
* Experimental set‑up, piloting, and data collection
* Quantitative and qualitative data analysis
* Preparation of manuscripts, conference presentations, and dissemination activities
Qualifications
* A PhD (or near completion) in Communication Sciences and Disorders, Experimental Psychology, Neuroscience, or a related discipline
* Clinical and/or research experience in speech and language therapy, particularly in relation to neurological or neurodegenerative conditions
* Strong analytical and communication skills, with experience of engaging with patients, families, and interdisciplinary teams
* The ability to organise, manage, and prioritise work effectively to meet research deadlines
* A collaborative and proactive approach to teamwork
Desirable Experience
* Registration with the HCPC and certification with the RCSLT
* Experience conducting research in NHS or clinical environments
* Familiarity with non‑invasive brain stimulation techniques (e.g., tDCS, TMS)
* Skills in speech analysis software (e.g., Praat) or data programming (e.g., MATLAB)
* Experience supervising students or junior research staff
Safeguarding
Safeguarding requirements and responsibilities include undertaking safeguarding training and following the University’s Safeguarding Children & Adults at Risk Policy at all times. An Enhanced DBS with an adult barred list check is required for this position. This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.
Contact
Contact Name: Dr. Fatemeh Mollaei
Contact Email address: f.mollaei@reading.ac.uk
Alternative Contact Name: Dr. Aileen Ho
Alternative Contact Email address: a.k.ho@reading.ac.uk
EEO Statement
The University is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce, supports the gender equality Athena SWAN Charter and the Race Equality Charter, and champions LGBT+ equality. We are a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2). Applications for job‑share, part‑time and flexible working arrangements are welcomed and will be considered in line with business needs.
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