King's College London

About Us

The School of Biomedical Engineering & Imaging Sciences is a cutting-edge research and teaching division, dedicated to the development, clinical translation, and clinical application of medical imaging and computational modelling technologies. Our objective is to facilitate research and teaching guided by clinical questions and aimed at novelty, understanding of physiology and pathophysiology, as well as the development of new diagnostic tools and therapies. Placed uniquely within St Thomas’ Hospital, the School offers an exciting opportunity to perform truly translational research, extending right from the basic science level through to the clinic. Access to exceptional imaging facilities including a 7T Terra.X are provided with close collaboration with Siemens including onsite scientific support.   

About The Role

We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Postdoctoral Researcher to join our team in conducting cutting-edge research focused on understanding the cortical dynamics of epilepsy using advanced neuroimaging techniques. The successful candidate will work within a collaborative and multidisciplinary environment to investigate alterations in laminar cortical connectivity in patients with epilepsy. This position offers the unique opportunity to leverage recent advancements in MRI technology to explore cortical layer-dependent high spatial resolution functional MRI (fMRI) and its implications for epilepsy research.

This is a full time, and you will be offered  a fixed term contract until 31-Mar-2027.

Research staff at King’s are entitled to at least 10 days per year (pro-rata) for professional development. This entitlement, from the Concordat to Support the Career  Researchers , applies to Postdocs, Research Assistants, Research and Teaching Technicians, Teaching Fellows and AEP equivalent up to and including grade 7. Visit the Centre for Research Staff Development for more information.

About You

To be successful in this role, we are looking for candidates to have the following skills and experience:

Essential criteria

1. A PhD (or near completion) in Neuroscience, Biomedical Engineering, or a related field, demonstrating a strong foundation in relevant scientific principles.
2. Proficiency in neuroimaging analysis
3. Proficiency in neuroimaging data collection
4. Strong programming skills in languages such as Python, MATLAB, or similar for data analysis and visualization.
5. Demonstrated research experience in a relevant field, evidenced by publications in peer-reviewed journals.
6. Ability to work effectively in a collaborative research environment, engaging with clinical partners and multidisciplinary teams.
7. Excellent written and verbal communication skills to present research findings and engage in scientific discussions.
8. Strong organizational skills to manage research projects, adhere to timelines, and meet milestones.

Desirable criteria

1. Knowledge of laminar fMRI data acquisition or analysis
2. Visual system neuroscience knowledge

Downloading a copy of our Job Description

Full 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 page. This document will provide information of what criteria will be assessed at each stage of the recruitment process.

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.

Further Information

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We are committed to free speech and to academic freedom, believing that our foundational purpose as a university, is to create spaces where a wide range of ideas, including ideas that are controversial, can be discussed and debated, and where members of our community can express lawful views without fear of intimidation, harassment or discrimination.

When engaging in the robust exchange of ideas, we ask that our community is mindful of our Dignity at King’s guidance.

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 person specification section of the job description. 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.

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