Postdoctoral Research Associate in Developmental Cognitive Neuroscience

To collect and analyse cognitive and neuroimaging data from the UKRI MRC-funded PREterm Neurodevelopment and COGnition study (PRENCOG).

Full-time: 35 hours per week. Fixed term: 26 months. This post is initially full-time; part-time or flexible working patterns may be considered, including non-contractual hybrid working (remote and on-campus).

Grade UE07: £41,064 to £48,822 per annum. Location: CMVM / School of Clinical Sciences / Institute for Regeneration and Repair / Centre for Reproductive Health.

The salary for this post is £41,064 to £48,822 per annum.

Your Skills And Attributes For Success

• PhD in neuroimaging, psychology, neuroscience or computer science
• Proficiency in Python, R, Matlab, or another relevant programming language
• Expertise in integrated analysis of behavioural and imaging data
• Experience working with children in research settings
• Experience acquiring and analysing fMRI

Application Information

Please ensure you include the following documents in your application:

• CV
• Cover letter

Working Arrangements and Benefits

• Competitive salary
• An exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work
• Part of a diverse and vibrant international community
• Comprehensive staff benefits, such as generous holiday entitlement, competitive pension schemes, staff discounts and family-friendly initiatives

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

The University of Edinburgh holds a Silver Athena SWAN award, is a member of the Race Equality Charter and Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champions, and is committed to equality and inclusion in higher education.

Right to work

Prior to any employment commencing with the University you will be required to evidence your right to work in the UK. The University does not sponsor this role; international workers must demonstrate an alternative right to work in the UK.

Key dates

The closing date for applications is 19 September 2025. The closing time for applications is 11:59pm GMT. If applying from outside the UK, the closing time will adjust to your browser's local time zone.

About Us

The University of Edinburgh is a world-leading research-intensive university committed to addressing tomorrow's greatest challenges through a values-led approach to teaching, research and innovation.

About The Team

The Centre for Reproductive Health (CRH) at the University of Edinburgh conducts fundamental and applied research in reproductive health and translates findings into clinical practice. It comprises four groupings focused on advancing reproductive health across the lifespan.