University of Birmingham
Research Assistant (N-CODE) - Psychology - 102193 - Grade 6 - Part-Time
This job is now closed
Job Description
- Req#: 2731
- Co-designing and implementing the EEG real-time neurofeedback application
- Conducting user studies to evaluate the effectiveness of the application
- Publishing the results of the research in peer-reviewed journals
- Data collection (EEG, EMG, research interviews, literature review)
- Co-designing and implementing the EEG real-time neurofeedback application
- Developing or adapting techniques, models and methods
- Analysing research data as directed
- Conducting user studies to evaluate the effectiveness of the application
- Presenting research outputs, including drafting academic publications or parts thereof, for example at seminars and as posters
- Publishing the results of the research in peer-reviewed journals
- Providing guidance as required to support staff and any students who may be assisting with research
- Dealing with problems that may affect the achievement of research objectives and deadlines
- Carrying out administrative tasks related directly to the delivery of the research
- Promoting equality and values diversity acting as a role model and fostering an inclusive working culture
- MSc degree or equivalent in relevant subject area (neuroscience, computer science, data science, or electrical engineering)
- Advanced programming skills (Matlab and/or Python), including the use of machine learning (LDA, SVM, deep learning) and multivariate pattern analysis
- EEG/EMG data acquisition skills
- EEG/EMG signal processing skills
- Ability to access and organise resources successfully
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Knowledge of the protected characteristics of the Equality Act 2010, and how to actively ensure in day to day activity in own area that those with protected characteristics are treated equally and fairly
- Experience in invasive of non-invasive brain-computer-interface development and signal processing
- Experience working with patients (neurological disorders)
Position Details
School of Psychology
Location: University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, Birmingham UK
Full time starting salary is normally in the range £31,396 to £33,966 with potential progression once in post to £38,205
Grade: 6
Part Time, up to 30 hours per week, (0.8 full-time equivalent)
Fixed Term contract for up to 12-Months
Closing date: 30th August 2023
UK travel may be required as part of this role
Background
We are looking for a Research Assistant to join our team of researchers led by Dr Katja Kornysheva at the Centre for Human Brain Health, University of Birmingham working on a new project to develop a portable EEG neurofeedback application. The application aims to provide participants with the opportunity to monitor and learn to control their neural activity in real-time in order to improve action performance. The application may facilitate innovative neurotechnological advances for remote rehabilitation of patients with impairment of manual coordination. The ideal candidate will have a background in neuroscience, computer science, data science, or electrical engineering, with experience in brain-computer interface development and/or EEG/EMG signal processing. This position is funded by the EPSRC N-Code network (https://www.n-code.org/, EP/W035030/1). The project is undertaken in collaboration with the Centre for Systems Modelling and Quantitative Biomedicine at the University of Birmingham (engineering, mathematics), UCL (neurology), University of Coventry (computer science) and Falmouth University (product design).
Role Summary
Main Duties
Person Specification
Essential:
Desirable:
Informal enquires to Dr Katja Kornysheva, email: k.kornysheva@bham.ac.uk
Valuing excellence, sustaining investment
We value diversity and inclusion at the University of Birmingham and welcome applications from all sections of the community and are open to discussions around all forms of flexible working .
About the company
The University of Birmingham is a public research university located in Edgbaston, Birmingham, United Kingdom.
Notice
Talentify is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
Talentify provides reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants with disabilities, including disabled veterans. Request assistance at accessibility@talentify.io or 407-000-0000.
Federal law requires every new hire to complete Form I-9 and present proof of identity and U.S. work eligibility.
An Automated Employment Decision Tool (AEDT) will score your job-related skills and responses. Bias-audit & data-use details: www.talentify.io/bias-audit-report. NYC applicants may request an alternative process or accommodation at aedt@talentify.io or 407-000-0000.