Social Neuroscience Research Associate (fMRI & TMS)

Overview

The University of York is seeking a postdoctoral research associate to join Dr David Pitcher’s research group within the Department of Psychology. This position supports a project funded by the Leverhulme Trust that investigates the neural mechanisms behind how humans perceive and interact with people, places, and objects through visual motion cues. The role involves contributing to all phases of experimental design, data collection, and data analysis in a technically demanding research environment.

Requirements

Applicants must possess knowledge in experimental psychology and experience with either transcranial magnetic stimulation or functional magnetic resonance imaging methodologies, with familiarity in both being extremely desirable. Candidates need research expertise that aligns with the department's research strategy, alongside experience in both independent and collaborative research and in authoring publications.

Additional qualifications include the ability to supervise other researchers such as students or research assistants, strong communication skills for writing and presenting findings, and proficiency in utilizing statistical software like R for analyzing complex datasets. A commitment to high research standards, meticulous attention to detail, and strong organizational planning are also necessary.

Key dates

The closing date for applications is 2026-10-29.