Job Description

Ref Number

B02-09293

Professional Expertise

Research and Research Support

Department

School of Life & Medical Sciences (B02)

Location

London

Working Pattern

Full time

Salary

See advert text

Contract Type

Fixed-term

Working Type

On site

Available for Secondment

No

Closing Date

16-Oct-2025

About us

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The UCL Child Vision Lab, based at UCL Division of Psychology and Language Sciences and the UCL Institute of Ophthalmology, investigates how the developing brain learns to process visual information and use it for efficient action, perception, and decision-making. We also test how neural function, structure and behaviour is altered in heritable eye disease, and in response to new treatments for these diseases.

About the role

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Applications are invited for two Research Assistant positions to study vision in normal sight and in eye disease with Prof Tessa Dekker and Dr Roni Maimon-Mor at the UCL Child Vision Lab.



We are looking for a research assistant with strong communicative and analytical skills, who is enthusiastic to support a variety of fundamental and clinically relevant research on these topics.



The work will involve assisting with the development and running of experiments, using a range of methods including standardised and custom vision tests, behavioural psychophysics, eye tracking, virtual reality, and neuroimaging (EEG and MRI). It will also involve the recruitment of families, schools, and patients, developing ethics applications, processing and analysing data, and reporting results in manuscripts and at meetings. The postholder will be main responsible for the lab website, communications and finances, organisation of lab meetings and events, and maintaining good organisation of lab databases, equipment, software, and spaces.



The post is funded for 1 year in the first instance, with funded scope to extend up to 3 years. The post start date is 01 January 2026.



Salary range will be on G6b, Spine Points 25-28, dependent on experience (39,148 - 41,833 per annum, inclusive of London Allowance)



Due to the nature of the role, an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check is required for this post. Any offer of employment will be subject to a DBS check.

About you

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The successful candidate will have a BSc in psychology, neuroscience, artificial intelligence, biology, biomedical engineering, maths, medicine, or a related discipline. An MSc in a related discipline is desirable.



Knowledge of statistics is essentials as is a strong academic track record with clear evidence of independent thought. In addition, the successful candidate will demonstrate a rigourous approach to research and organisation with attention to details and best practic. Dedication to scientific transparency, collaboration and knowledge exchange and the ability to work independently as well as in a team is also essential.



Experience with human-facing experimental research and experience with research or work with children or patients is desirable.

Application Process

If you have any queries regarding the vacancy please contact Professor Tessa Dekker (t.dekker@ucl.ac.uk).



If you have any queries regarding the application process please email: ioo.hr@ucl.ac.uk.



A job description and person specification can be accessed at the bottom of this page.

To apply for the vacancy please click on the 'Apply Now' button below.



Please ensure you attach your CV and highest academic qualification. In addition, please ensure you provide a personal statement outlining how you meet the criteria to support your application.

Please DO NOT attach research papers.

What we offer

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Working with some of the greatest intellects in the world, UCL also offers a generous pension scheme and holiday allowance, plus closure and bank holidays as well as enhanced parental pay and more.



Visit https://www.ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/reward-and-benefits to find out more.

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

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As London's Global University, we know diversity fosters creativity and innovation, and we want our community to represent the diversity of the world's talent. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where we all belong. We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in UCL's workforce. These include people from Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds; disabled people; LGBTQI+ people; and for our Grade 9 and 10 roles, women.



Our department holds an Athena SWAN Silver award, in recognition of our commitment and demonstrable impact in advancing gender equality.