Organisation/Company NORTHUMBRIA UNIVERSITY Research Field Psychological sciences Researcher Profile Established Researcher (R3) Country United Kingdom Application Deadline 30 Nov 2025 - 00:00 (UTC) Type of Contract Other Job Status Full-time Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No
Offer Description
ABOUT THE ROLE
Working as part of multi-disciplinary teams, you will support the Principal Investigator in delivery of research activity of the Brain, Performance and Nutrition Research Centre (BPNRC).
The BPNRC is an internationally recognised group exploring how diet influences the brain, behaviour, and well-being. Our work uses rigorous randomised controlled trials to investigate the effects of nutritional interventions—from single dietary components to whole foods—on brain function and performance.
As part of the School of Psychology, our team of nutritional neuroscientists employs a wide range of techniques, including cognitive and behavioural assessment, neuroimaging, sleep actigraphy, autonomic nervous system monitoring, and biological sample analysis to identify physiological and psychological markers of change.
We are seeking motivated researchers to join our team to contribute to this research.
The role is Fixed Term from 01/01/2026 to 31/05/2026.
Two positions are available, one full time and one part time (22.2 hours).
ABOUT THE TEAM
This Research Project is being delivered within the School of Psychology's Brain, Performance and Nutrition Research Centre by Prof Crystal Haskell-Ramsay, Dr Philippa Jackson & Dr Ellen Smith
ABOUT YOU
Applicants should hold at least a BSc in a relevant field and have demonstrable specialist expert knowledge in the relationship between the diet and the brain.
To apply for this vacancy please click 'Apply Now'. Your application should include a covering letter and a CV.
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