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We are excited to announce an opening for a Research Assistant at Birkbeck, University of London, to contribute to a Wellcome Trust-funded longitudinal study of sensory processing and responsivity in young children.
The Centre for Brain and Cognitive Development, (CBCD; Birkbeck, Department of Psychological Sciences) is seeking a Research Assistant to join the team this Autumn. The project will use a range of methodologies, including EEG and novel integrated neuroimaging-virtual reality (VR) technology, to understand:
1) The neurocognitive drivers of individual differences in sensory responsivity, and,
2) The impacts of individual differences in sensory responsivity on child development, including neurodevelopmental and mental health outcomes.
The project is directed by Dr Virginia Carter Leno and conducted with a group of international collaborators (e.g., Professor Emily Jones at the CBCD, UK, Professor Mark Johnson at the University of Cambridge, UK, Dr Carlijn van Boomen, Utrecht, The Netherlands, Dr John Herrington at University of Pennsylvania, USA).
Who you are
Candidates should have a BSc degree in Psychology or related subject and experience of conducting developmental experimental psychology studies. Candidates should also have substantial experience using EEG, eye-tracking or fNIRS with toddlers.
The post will involve recruiting families with children who do (e.g., autistic children) and do not experience sensory challenges.
The Research Assistant will schedule families’ visits to the CBCD and also administer a testing battery with the toddler. This will be in collaboration with a postdoctoral researcher and the wider research team.
This opportunity would build on experience for Psychology graduates with an interest in child development and/or mental health, and will provide an ideal step in terms of skill development for those considering a PhD. There are multiple opportunities for training in research methodology and theoretical knowledge.
The Centre for Brain and Cognitive Development (CBCD) incorporates a group of researchers studying brain and psychological development in typically and atypically developing babies and toddlers. We use behavioural testing and brain imaging methods to further our understanding and contribute to the field. We are part of Birkbeck, University of London, a world-renowned institution. www.cbcd.bbk.ac.uk
Remuneration
£37,143 rising to £42,365 per annum (1.0 FTE). £18,572 to £21,182 if working at 50% of FTE.
The salary, Grade 6, quoted is on the College's London Pay Scale.
Birkbeck offers a competitive salary and pension scheme, 31 days paid leave, flexible working arrangements and some of the most generous benefits in the HE sector, all while being located right in the heart of Central London.
