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UCL Eastman Dental Institute
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About the role

You will conduct the analysis of large-scale neurological data within the EBRAINS project at UCL.

The overarching goal of EBRAINS is to foster a deeper understanding of brain structure and function with dedicated and mature software tools, to facilitate the development of more effective treatments, new drugs, diagnostics, and preventive measures for neuro-psychiatric disorders. The project will further the development and provision of the infrastructure’s research technologies to the scientific community. It aims to establish a new standard for brain atlases, gather and connect multimodal neuroscientific and clinical data, and push forward the development of digital twin approaches.

The post is available immediately and is funded by Innovate UK to 31 December in the first instance.

If you need reasonable adjustments or a more accessible format to apply for this job online, or have any queries regarding the application process, please contact the Institute of Neurology HR Team ().

Informal enquiries regarding the role can be addressed to Professor Parashkev Nachev ().

A full job description and person specification for this role can be accessed below.

About you

You will hold a PhD in neuroimaging, and have extensive knowledge of, and experience in, multi-modal neuroimaging and deep learning, applied to clinical disorders. Experience of software development and IT project management is essential, as is advanced proficiency in higher language computer programming, advanced proficiency in Python and Matlab, and intimate familiarity with common machine learning libraries and data analyses packages. Knowledge of quality management systems and of high-performance computing systems is desirable.

This role meets the eligibility requirements for a skilled worker certificate of sponsorship or a global talent visa under UK Visas and Immigration legislation. Therefore, UCL welcomes applications from international applicants who require a visa.

What we offer

The post is graded as UCL Grade 8 with salary in the range £52, to £53, per annum including London Allowance.

As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents, we also offer great benefits, some of which are below:

41 Days holiday (27 days annual leave 8 bank holiday and 6 closure days), pro rata Additional 5 days’ annual leave purchase scheme Defined benefit career average revalued earnings pension scheme (CARE) Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan Immigration loan On-site nursery On-site gym Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay Employee assistance programme: Staff Support Service Discounted medical insurance
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