Research Assistant OR Research Associate in Neuroimaging

About youTo be successful in this role, we are looking for candidates to have the following skills and experience: ## Research AssistantEssential criteria1. MSc in relevant subject area2. Knowledge of brain functional MRI preprocessing and analysis3. Familiarity with neuroimaging tools4. Experience with programming and scripting5. Ability to work in a multidisciplinary teamDesirablecriteria1. Knowledge of ultra-high field neuroimaging2. Knowledge of magnetic resonance spectroscopy3. Familiarity with statistical and/or machine learning methods for neuroimaging analysis4. Familiarity with structural MRI preprocessing and analysis5. Experience with neonatal and/or paediatric brain MRI ## Research Associate **Essential criteria ** 1. PhD awarded in related subject*2. Knowledge of and expertise in brain functional MRI preprocessing and analysis3. Familiarity with neuroimaging tools4. Experience of writing and presenting research data5. Programming and scripting skills6. Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team*Please note that this is a PhD level role but candidates who have submitted their thesis and are awaiting award of their PhDs will be considered. In these circumstances the appointment will be made at Grade 5, spine point 30 with the title of Research Assistant. Upon confirmation of the award of the PhD, the job title will become Research Associate and the salary will increase to Grade 6.Desirable criteria1. Experience with ultra-high field neuroimaging2. Knowledge of Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy3. Development of statistical and/or machine learning methods for neuroimaging analysis4. Experience with structural MRI pre-processing and analysis5. Experience processing neonatal and/or paediatric brain MRI ##Downloading a copy of our Job DescriptionFull details of the role and the skills, knowledge and experience required can be found in the Job Description document, provided at the bottom of the next page after you click “Apply Now”. This document will provide information of what criteria will be assessed at each stage of the recruitment process. ## Application Deadline: Please note that this job posting may close early if we receive a high volume of applications. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible. ## Further information This post is subject to Disclosure and Barring Service clearance. We pride ourselves on being inclusive and welcoming. We embrace diversity and want everyone to feel that they belong and are connected to others in our community. We are committed to working with our staff and unions on these and other issues, to continue to support our people and to develop a diverse and inclusive culture at King's. We ask all candidates to submit a copy of their CV, and a supporting statement, detailing how they meet the essential criteria listed in the advert. If we receive a strong field of candidates, we may use the desirable criteria to choose our final shortlist, so please include your evidence against these where possible. To find out how our managers will review your application, please take a look at our ‘ [How we Recruit]( pages. We are able to offer sponsorship for G6 Research Associate candidates who do not currently possess the right to work in the UK.