Job reference
P92539
Date posted
30/04/2024
Application closing date
28/05/2024
Location
London
Salary
The starting salary will be from £41,732 up to £51,283 on Grade F, depending on qualifications and experience.
Package
Generous holiday allowances, flexible working, pension scheme and relocation package (if applicable).
Contractual hours
Blank
Basis
Full-time
Job category/type
Research
Attachments
P92539 Job Description.doc
Job description
Faculty of Health and Life Sciences
The above full-time post is available immediately in the Department of Clinical and Biomedical Sciences, Faculty of Health and Life Sciences until 30th June 2025. There may be the possibility for extension, subject to funding.
The post
An exciting opportunity for a Postdoctoral Research Fellow within the Faculty of Health and Life Sciences to conduct neuroimaging clinical research across neurodegenerative disorders for a highly prestigious research programme in Professor Marios Politis' Neurodegeneration Imaging Group. This post is available immediately until 30th June 2025 with anticipation for extension. The successful applicant will be responsible for the analysis of PET and MR imaging data across world leading neuroimaging research studies and the development and implementation of analysis methodologies and computational science techniques.
This post is based in the Neurodegeneration Imaging Group's London office.
About you
The successful applicant will be able to develop research objectives, projects and proposals; identify sources of research funding and contribute to the process of securing funds and make presentations at conferences and other events.
Applicants will possess a relevant PhD or equivalent qualification/experience in a related field of study. The successful applicant will be a nationally recognised authority in neuroimaging and neurodegeneration and possess sufficient specialist knowledge in the discipline to develop research programmes and methodologies. The successful applicant will also be able to work collaboratively, supervise the work of others and act as team leader as required. Applicants will have experience in MRI (and ideally, PET) research and analysis and be able to use imaging analysis software, such as Matlab, SPM and FSL, to analyse clinical PET and MR imaging data from a range of studies in neurodegenerative diseases.
Please ensure you read the Job Description and Person Specification for full details of this role by clicking on the attachment.
What we can offer you
Our Exeter Academic initiative supporting high performing academics to achieve their potential and develop their career
A multitude of staff benefits including sector leading benefits around maternity, adoption and shared parental leave (up to 26 weeks full pay), Paternity leave (up to 6 weeks full pay), and a new Fertility Treatment Policy
A beautiful campus set in the heart of stunning Devon.
The University of Exeter
We are a member of the prestigious Russell Group of research-intensive universities and in the top 200 universities in the world (Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2024 and QS World University Ranking 2024). We combine world-class teaching with world-class research, achieving a Gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework Award 2023, underpinned by Gold ratings for Student Experience and Student Outcomes.
Our world-leading research impact has grown more than any other Russell Group university in recent years, and we are home to some of the world's most influential researchers, seeking to answer some of the most fundamental issues facing humankind today. More than 99 percent of our research is of international quality and 47 percent is world-leading (2021 Research Excellence Framework).
We encourage proactive engagement with industry, business and community partners to enhance the impact of research and education and improve the employability of our students. Read about our world leading research – Green Futures and how we are transforming education for a changing world. We are located in a beautiful part of the country and Exeter (a fast growing tech hub) is one of only a few UK cities to have been designated as a UNESCO Creative City
Our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Commitment
We are committed to ensuring reasonable adjustments are available for interviews and workplaces.
Whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from groups currently underrepresented within our working community.
With over 30,000 students and 7,000 staff from 150 different countries we offer a diverse and engaging environment where our diversity is celebrated and valued as a major strength. We are committed to creating an inclusive culture where all members of our community are supported to thrive; where diverse voices are heard through our engagement with evidence-based charter frameworks for gender (Athena SWAN and Project Juno for Physics), race equality (Race Equality Charter Mark), LGBTQ+ inclusion (Stonewall Diversity Champion) and as a Disability Confident employer.
We are proud signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant and welcome applications from service people.
Benefits
We offer some fantastic benefits including:
For further information please contact Dr Heather Wilson, e-mail [email protected].