About us

The department of Neuroimaging at King's College London (KCL) is an internationally renowned centre focused on advancing our understanding of the human brain and its function using cutting-edge imaging and digital assessment technologies. The department is dedicated to exploring the mechanisms of neurological and psychiatric disorders across the lifespan. It employs a multidisciplinary approach, combining expertise in imaging techniques, computational neuroscience, basic and clinical research.      

About the role

This is an exciting opportunity for a postgraduate to develop their research skills as part of a team of internationally renowned experts in cognitive neuroscience, brain imaging and psychiatric disorders. You will be under the guidance of Prof Adam Hampshire (Centre for Neuroimaging Sciences, IoPPN) and will be based in the Department of Neuroimaging at the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience (IoPPN), one of the most esteemed clinical research centres worldwide. They will contribute to an exciting new programme grant funded by the Wellcome Trust on the topic, ‘Sleep and circadian health disturbances in psychosis and depression: the cascading impacts of impairments in cognitive control.’

Working in close collaboration with other researchers involved in this project, you will organise research activities, disseminate information and contribute to creative outputs. You will engage in all aspects of the project, including the collection of longitudinal research data in people with psychosis and depression, the development of computational models examining the interrelationship between sleep, cognition and symptoms, and the production of research articles.

This is a full-time post and will be offered as a fixed-term contract until 04/06/2028. It is possible to develop a PhD project aligned with this role.

About you

To be successful in this role, we are looking for candidates to have the following skills and experience:

Essential criteria

1. Hold a relevant master’s degree or be close to completion
2. Previous experience in scientific research
3. Previous research experience using digital technologies
4. Knowledge of statistics and data analysis
5. Experience programming, e.g., Python or MATLAB

Desirable criteria

1. Ability to generate new research ideas  
2. Report and scientific writing skills
3. Ability to communicate effectively with range of different people including colleagues, collaborators, senior professionals, students and patients
4. A commitment to your own continuous professional development

Downloading a copy of our Job Description 

Full details of the role and the skills, knowledge and experience required can be found in the Job Description document, provided at the bottom of the next page after you click “Apply Now”. This document will provide information of what criteria will be assessed at each stage of the recruitment process.

Further information

We pride ourselves on being inclusive and welcoming. We embrace diversity and want everyone to feel that they belong and are connected to others in our community.

We are committed to working with our staff and unions on these and other issues, to continue to support our people and to develop a diverse and inclusive culture at King's.

We ask all candidates to submit a copy of their CV, and a supporting statement, detailing how they meet the essential criteria listed in the advert. If we receive a strong field of candidates, we may use the desirable criteria to choose our final shortlist, so please include your evidence against these where possible.

To find out how our managers will review your application, please take a look at our ‘How we Recruit’ pages.

We are able to offer sponsorship for candidates who do not currently possess the right to work in the UK. Please note this is dependent on the salary offered which is based on your experience and will be discussed at the offer stage.

This post is subject to Disclosure and Barring Service and Occupational Health clearances.