Research Fellow – Neural Computations: Join us at the Department of Imaging Neuroscience and contribute to pioneering research in the field of cognitive neuroscience. We are seeking a talented and motivated Research Fellow to work on the project “Revealing the neural computations that distinguish imagination from reality (MonitoringReality).” This is an exciting opportunity to uncover the neural mechanisms of perceptual reality monitoring and contribute to advancing our understanding of the human brain.
Research Fellow – Revealing the Neural Computations That Distinguish Imagination from Reality
Designation: Research Fellow
Research Area: Cognitive Neuroscience, Cognitive Science, Artificial Intelligence, Experimental Psychology
Location: London
Salary: £43,124–£51,610
Eligibility/Qualification:
- PhD or close to obtaining a PhD in a relevant discipline (e.g., cognitive neuroscience, cognitive science, artificial intelligence, or experimental psychology)
- Demonstrable experience in at least one of the following areas of cognitive neuroscience research: (Visual) mental imagery, Visual perception, Reality monitoring, Visual consciousness
- Experience with neuroimaging analysis methods and using packages such as MATLAB, Python etc for statistical analysis
- Experience with the recruitment and behavioural/neuroimaging testing of human participants, and with applying machine learning approaches to behavioural, fMRI, and/or MEG data
Job Description:
The Research Fellow will undertake high-quality research combining novel behavioral and neuroimaging experiments on human participants with state-of-the-art analysis approaches to uncover the neural mechanisms underpinning perceptual reality monitoring. The focus of the project is to uncover the neural mechanisms of perceptual reality monitoring and how the brain determines whether perceptual experience reflects reality or imagination.
How to Apply:
To apply for this position, please visit our website and follow the application process. If you need reasonable adjustments or a more accessible format to apply for this job online, or have any queries regarding the application process, please contact the Institute of Neurology HR Team at ion.hradmin@ucl.ac.uk. Informal inquiries regarding the role can be addressed to Dr Nadine Dijkstra at n.dijkstra@ucl.ac.uk.
Last Date for Apply: 19-Nov-2024
We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where we all belong. We particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in UCL’s workforce, including people from Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds, disabled people, LGBTQI+ and gender diverse people in all roles, and women in Grade 9 and 10 roles.
