Research Assistant (Neuroimaging) - Cardiff University

Vacancy Reference Number

7721BR

Closing Date

7 Sep 2018

Salary

£26,495 - £30,688 per annum (Grade 5)

Address

School of Medicine, Cardiff University

Duration

Fixed term until 30th September 2019

The Neuroscience and Mental Health Research Institute (NMHRI) brings together world-class leaders in neuroscience, mental health and psychology research from Cardiff University and beyond to further the understanding and treatment of major psychiatric and neurological disorders, which represent some of the greatest challenges to society. The Institute membership is drawn broadly from the Schools of Medicine, Biosciences, Psychology and Optometry.

Working as part of the successful team delivering the objectives of the £5.2M Wellcome Trust Strategic Award, you will analyse MRI data of both human and in vivo models of copy number variants related to mental health conditions and should be able to demonstrate significant experience in this type of work.

We aim to recruit forward and outward-facing, motivated, passionate individuals who will stimulate new thinking with progressive and inclusive approaches. We are committed to employing people who will bring difference in background, approach, identity and experiences.

This post is full time (35 hours per week), available immediately and is fixed term until 30th September 2019.

For further information about the post, please contact either Prof Lawrence Wilkinson (Wilkinsonl@cardiff.ac.uk) or Prof David Linden (LindenD@cardiff.ac.uk).

Salary: £26,495 - £30,688 per annum (Grade 5)

Date Advert Posted: Wednesday, 22 August 2018 

Closing Date: Friday, 7 September 2018

Please be aware that Cardiff University reserves the right to close this vacancy early should sufficient applications be received.

Cardiff University is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity and to creating an inclusive working environment. We believe this can be achieved through attracting, developing, and retaining a diverse range of staff from many different backgrounds who have the ambition to create a University which seeks to fulfil our social, cultural and economic obligation to Cardiff, Wales, and the world.  In supporting our employees to achieve a balance between their work and their personal lives, we will also consider proposals for flexible working or job share arrangements

For more information and to apply, click here

Contact Details

Prof Lawrence Wilkinson: Wilkinsonl@cardiff.ac.uk
Prof David Linden: LindenD@cardiff.ac.uk