Research Assistant/Associate Job Glasgow area,Scotland UK,Research/Development

Job Purpose

You will contribute to make a leading contribution to the R&D of time-domain fNIRS approaches to the functional measurement of brain activity, including leading activity with healthy volunteers for the acquisition of brain activity, carrying out large dataset acquisition sessions, and then performing AI analysis of the data. The project will be carried out with Prof. Daniele Faccio at the Advanced Research Centre, University of Glasgow, a multidisciplinary research building with labs specialised in photonics, quantum technologies, bioengineering, neuroscience.

The project will bridge the disciplines of neuroscience, photonic sensing and AI/data analysis – the ideal candidate will have experience in all of these domains.

A strong inclination towards entrepreneurial activity, including interest in potential company spinout opportunities is also desired and part of the project deliverables.

You may contact for pre-submission enquiries.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Plan and conduct assigned research individually or jointly in accordance with the project deliverables and project/group/School/College research strategy.

Document research output including analysis and interpretation of all data, maintaining records and databases, drafting technical/progress reports and papers as appropriate.

Develop and enhance your research profile and reputation and that of The University of Glasgow/School/Research Group, including contributing to publications of international quality in high profile/quality refereed journals, enhancing the research impact in terms of economic/societal benefit, and gathering indicators of esteem.

Contribute to the presentation of work at international and national conferences, at internal and external seminars, colloquia and workshops to develop and enhance our research profile.

Contribute to the identification of potential funding sources and to assist in the development of proposals to secure funding from internal and external bodies to support future research.

Collaborate with colleagues and participate in team/group meetings/seminars/workshops across the research Group/School/College/University and wider community.

Contribute to the organisation, supervision, mentoring and training of undergraduate and/or postgraduate students and less experienced members of the project team to ensure their effective development.

Perform administrative tasks related to the activities of the research group and School, including Budgets/Expenditure.

Carry out modest Teaching activities (e.g demonstrating etc) and associated admin as assigned by the Head of School and in consultation with Principal Investigator.

Keep up to date with current knowledge and recent advances in the field/discipline.

Engage in continuing professional development activities as appropriate.

Undertake any other duties of equivalent standing as assigned by the Head of School/Director of Research Institute.

Contribute to the enhancement of the University’s international profile in line with the University’s Strategic Plan, World Changers Together.

For Appointment at Grade 7

Perform the above duties with a higher degree of independence, leadership and responsibility, particularly in relation to planning, funding, collaborating and publishing research, and mentoring colleagues.

Establish and sustain a track record of independent and joint published research to establish and maintain your expert reputation in the subject area.

Survey the research literature and environment, understand the research challenges associated with the project & subject area, & develop/implement a suitable research strategy.

Knowledge, Qualifications, Skills and Experience Knowledge/Qualifications

Essential: A1 SCQF Level 10 (Honours degree) in a relevant subject or a cognate discipline, or equivalent.
A2 Specialist theoretical and practical knowledge in AI and the use of computational techniques applied specifically to imaging and sensing in neuroscience applications; neuroscience and design of experiments involving technologies including fNIRS (preferred), EEG, MEG, fMRI, including data analysis following canonical methods.
A3 A comprehensive and…


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Research Assistant​/Associate

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