Postdoctoral Research Associate in Psychology
Overview
Queen Mary University of London offers a 36-month full-time postdoctoral position within the School of Biological and Behavioural Sciences. The role is part of the Leverhulme Trust-funded project titled Auditory Verbal Hallucinations: Pushing the Boundaries of Voice Perception, directed by Dr Nadine Lavan. The research begins on the 1st of April and examines how individuals experiencing auditory verbal hallucinations perceive external voices, specifically investigating whether voice perception is altered and if identity information is extracted differently. The appointee will operate out of the Centre for Brain and Behaviour and join the VoCoLab.
Who can apply
Applicants must hold or be near completion of a PhD in psychology, psychiatry, speech science, or a related field. Candidates need a demonstrable interest in hallucinations research or voice perception, alongside practical background in behavioural research methods and the collection and analysis of EEG data.
What you get
The position provides a salary ranging from £39,187 to £42,933 per annum. Employees receive 30 days of annual leave per annum on a pro-rata basis for fixed-term appointments, access to a pension scheme, a season ticket loan scheme, and professional development opportunities. Additional provisions include inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, and campus facilities, with reasonable adjustments available for candidates with a disability during recruitment.
Requirements
Applicants must bring hands-on experience designing and conducting experiments focused on hallucinations or voice perception. Familiarity with advanced statistical methods, such as representational similarity analysis for behavioural and EEG data, is required. Prior experience in participant recruitment and working alongside clinical or special populations may also be applicable.
How to apply
Candidates with questions or seeking further details regarding the project can contact Dr Nadine Lavan by email.
Key dates
The closing date for applications is 2026-11-24. The project commences on the 1st of April.
About Queen Mary University of London
Queen Mary University of London is a public research university and a member institution of the federal University of London. Its main campus is in Mile End, East London, with further sites in Whitechapel, Charterhouse Square and central London. Its origins include East London College, founded in 1887, and several medical colleges. It is a member of the Russell Group and is organised into faculties covering humanities and social sciences, science and engineering, and medicine and dentistry.
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- The successful candidate will be part of the VoCoLab, while being based at Queen Mary University of London, in the Centre for Brain and Behaviour.
- The successful candidate will be part of the VoCoLab, while being based at Queen Mary University of London, in the Centre for Brain and Behaviour.
- For questions or further information about the project, please contact Dr Nadine Lavan at n.lavan@qmul.ac.uk.