Research Fellow in Advanced Neuroimaging (Southampton University)

Vacancy Reference Number
1199819FC
Closing Date
11 Dec 2019
Salary
£30,942 per annum
Address
Southampton, UK
Duration
25 months (11 months full-time, 14 months part-time)

We are seeking to appoint a talented Research Fellow in Neuroimaging to join Clinical Neurosciences in the Faculty of Medicine, at the University of Southampton. You will join a vibrant group of researchers pushing the boundaries of knowledge in neurology across the life-span. You will specifically work on the neuroimaging aspects of two exciting neuroscience projects, funded by external grants:

  1. Brain development and cognitive/behavioural outcomes in children with a history of neonatal hypoxic-ischaemic encephalopathy (Dr. Brigitte Vollmer)
  2. Structural brain changes during systemic inflammation in adults with progressive multiple sclerosis (go.soton.ac.uk/6ya) (Dr. Ian Galea)

This is an exciting opportunity for someone with an interest in applying advanced MRI techniques to characterise the brain response to acquired injury across the lifespan. A background in neuro MRI image processing is essential, including computer science, MRI physics, or other related area and experience in image analysis and programming, with strong mathematical/statistical skills. A higher degree in any of these areas is desirable. Detailed understanding of image analysis and manipulation, programming, software management, data processing, management and analysis are essential. You should be able to supervise work of junior research staff, to present research results at group meetings and conferences, and to contribute to writing up research results for publication in leading peer-viewed journals.

You will work as part of a dynamic multi-disciplinary team of clinicians, scientists, data analysts, and MR physicists, within a clinical research environment, collaborating with researchers in various departments both in Southampton and elsewhere. You will join lab meetings, academic series, and journal clubs, and contribute to the growth of neuroimaging in Southampton. We invest in people, and you will be encouraged to develop your career in neuroimaging.

The post is available full-time for 11 months. This will be followed by 14 months part-time at 0.6FTE. Hence the total length of employment is 25 months.

Applications for Research Fellow positions will be considered from candidates who are working towards or nearing completion of a relevant PhD qualification. The title of Research Fellow will be applied upon successful completion of the PhD. Prior to the qualification being awarded the title of Senior Research Assistant will be given.

Application Procedure: 

You should submit your completed online application form at our jobs site below. The application deadline will be midnight on the closing date stated above.

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Contact Details

If you need any assistance, please call Daniel Ward (Recruitment Team) on +44 (0) 23 8059 7749. Please quote reference 1199819FC on all correspondence.