Department of Psychology

Location: Egham
Salary: £ 35,931 to £ 36,938 per annum pro rata – including the London allowance
Closing Date: Tuesday 06 April 2021
Interview date: Be confirmed
Reference: 0221-029

Full time, fixed term

Applications are invited for a post-doctoral researcher to work with Dr Nura Sidarus on the ESRC-funded project “A Computational Approach to Understanding Disease Cognition in Depression”. The project will investigate the neuro-computational mechanisms of maladaptive cognition underlying depressive symptoms, through online, clinical and neuroimaging studies focused on attribution and value-based decision making and learning.

We are looking for talented, highly qualified and motivated researchers with doctorates in neuroscience, psychology or cognitive science, with considerable experience in applying mathematical modeling techniques to data. Strong programming and statistical skills are essential. Expertise in mental health neuroscience and fMRI is highly desirable.

The Department of Psychology, located in Egham, near central London, has an excellent research profile (ranked 6th in the latest framework for research excellence) and benefits from state-of-the-art research facilities (e.g. MRI, TMS , EEG, cognitive-behavioral test suites, Babylab).

In return, we offer a highly competitive set of rewards and benefits including:

• Right to generous annual leave
• Training and development opportunities
• Pension plan with a generous employer contribution
• Various programs including Cycle to Work, season ticket loans and help with cost of eye tests.
• Free parking

The post is based in Egham, Surrey where the College is located on a beautiful leafy campus near Windsor Great Park and a short distance from London.

The preferred start date is summer 2021, or as soon as possible, until December 2022. Informal requests can be directed to Dr Nura Sidarus at Nura.Sidarus@rhul.ac.uk and more information about the project can be found here: https://gtr.ukri.org/project/87F3B93A-C9BD-4240-BBDC-7596C165DFBF.

To view more details on this article and to apply, please visit https://jobs.royalholloway.ac.uk. For any questions about the application process, the Human Resources department can be contacted by email at the following address: recruitment@rhul.ac.uk

Interested applicants should submit online:

• the Order’s standard online application form (this can be completed by clicking on “ apply now ”)
• 1 full curriculum vitae with a list of publications (including pre-prints) and contact details of two academic referees; (please ensure this is attached to your online application form)
• a one-page statement on past and current research activities and areas of interest; (please ensure this is attached to your online application form)
• a one-page research statement that describes some of your ideas on how to study maladaptive cognition in depression. (please ensure this is attached to your online application form)

Please submit these documents as attachments as part of your online application form. We cannot guarantee that documents sent separately by e-mail will be taken into account.

Please quote the reference: 0221-029
Closing Date: Midnight, April 6, 2021
Interview date: To confirm