Postdoc: Neuroimaging & Psychophysiology of Social Media Use

Euraxess; North East; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading research institution in the UK seeks a Post-Doctoral Research Associate (PDRA) specializing in the neural and behavioral mechanisms of social media use among young people. The role involves managing psychophysiological and fMRI research components, conducting large experiments, and leading focus groups. Candidates should have a PhD in relevant fields, experience with R and Matlab, and the capability to handle large datasets. This position offers unique access to cutting-edge equipment and support for impactful research.

Benefits

Dedicated technical support

Travel funding for conferences

Opportunity to work on impactful research

Qualifications

• Experience with psychophysiological data collection and analysis.
• Strong understanding of fMRI methodologies and data interpretation.
• Ability to manage large datasets and conduct robust statistical analyses.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for psychophysiological and fMRI components of the project.
• Lead focus groups and participatory elements of the project.
• Manage collection and analysis of large physiological data sets.

Skills

Psychophysiology

fMRI techniques

Behavioural analysis

Statistical analysis

Project management

Education

PhD in Psychological Sciences or related field

Tools

R

Matlab

FSL

SPM

Job description

A leading research institution in the UK seeks a Post-Doctoral Research Associate (PDRA) specializing in the neural and behavioral mechanisms of social media use among young people. The role involves managing psychophysiological and fMRI research components, conducting large experiments, and leading focus groups. Candidates should have a PhD in relevant fields, experience with R and Matlab, and the capability to handle large datasets. This position offers unique access to cutting-edge equipment and support for impactful research.