About the role
This is an exciting opportunity to join a team, led by Prof. Sarah Garfinkel (UCL) and Prof. Camilla Nord (University of Cambridge). The post-holder will be expected to carry out research in the area of clinical neuroscience, with a particular focus on emotion and interoception. The post-holder will be responsible for devising and conducting behavioural, interoceptive and other emotion-based tasks with humans, including those with anxiety and depression. The postholder will need to have strong programming skills ( Python, R) and will take the lead on analysing physiological data and writing up studies for publication. Experience with computational modelling would also be valued. This work aims to understand the interoceptive mechanisms that help us perceive, understand and regulate our emotions.
About you
We are looking for a postdoc ( with a completed PhD) with expertise in programming ( R, Python) and advanced skills in multi-modal signal processing and psychophysiology. An interest in emotion, interoception, mental health and computational modeling would be an advantage for this post. As this position forms part of a large grant, we are looking for someone with the capacity to work well in a team. This post is open for 1-year in the first instance, but the contract can be extended for up to 4 years. We are looking for someone hard working and helpful to join a friendly and supportive lab.
What we offer
As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents, we also offer some great benefits some of which are below: • 41 Days holiday (27 days annual leave 8 bank holiday and 6 closure days) • Additional 5 days’ annual leave purchase scheme • Defined benefit career average revalued earnings pension scheme (CARE) • Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan • Immigration loan • Relocation scheme for certain posts • On-Site nursery • On-site gym • Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay • Employee assistance programme: Staff Support Service • Discounted medical insurance