Overview
We are excited to announce an opening for a Research Assistant at Birkbeck, University of London, to contribute to a Wellcome Trust‑funded longitudinal study of sensory processing and responsivity in young children.
Role Overview
The Centre for Brain and Cognitive Development (CBCD) at Birkbeck, Department of Psychological Sciences, is seeking a Research Assistant to join the study team from 2026.
Responsibilities
* Recruit families with young children who have varying levels of sensory responsivity.
* Schedule families’ visits to the CBCD and administer a testing battery with toddlers, collaborating with a postdoctoral researcher and the wider research team.
* Possibly conduct occasional weekend testing to accommodate family schedules.
* Perform behavioural assessments, EEG, eye‑tracking or fNIRS on toddlers as part of the research protocols.
Qualifications
* BSc degree in Psychology or a related subject.
* Experience in conducting developmental experimental psychology studies.
* Substantial experience using behavioural assessments, EEG, eye‑tracking or fNIRS with toddlers.
Salary & Benefits
£38,981 rising to £44,247 per year, Grade 6 on the College's London Pay Scale, including a consolidated London Weighting Allowance.
Benefits include a competitive salary and pension scheme, 31 days paid leave, flexible working arrangements, generous benefits in the HE sector, and a location in the heart of Bloomsbury, Euston, London.
Contract
Fixed‑term 18 months, full‑time contract (35 hours a week), with some weekend testing. Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS check.
Eligibility
We welcome applicants from all sections of the community. The College is committed to improving the gender and cultural diversity of its workforce, holds an Athena SWAN award, and operates Disability Confident & Mindful Employer schemes.
Enquiries
If you would like to know more about the role, please contact Virginia Carter Leno, Postdoctoral Fellow at v.carterleno@bbk.ac.uk.
If you have difficulty using the recruitment portal, please contact jobs@bbk.ac.uk providing your name and the job reference number of the position.
Application
Please submit a CV and statement for consideration. Closing date: Sunday 30 November 2025. Interview date: w/c 15 December 2025.
Reference
Job Reference Number: 2294
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