Job Description

Job number

ENG03788

Faculties

Faculty of Engineering

Departments

Department of Bioengineering

Salary or Salary range

43,863 - 50,893 per annum

Location/campus

South Kensington and White City Campus - On site only

Contract type work pattern

Annualised Hours - Full time Fixed term

Posting End Date

10 Feb 2026

About the role

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Imperial College London is a science-based institution with the greatest concentration of high-impact research of any major UK university. The Faculty of Engineering, consistently rated among the best in the world, is made up of 10 academic departments, including the Department of Bioengineering. The Department has consistently been awarded exceptional research ratings, including in the most recent REF assessment (2014), in which 95% our returned research was judged world-leading and internationally excellent. Find out more about our staff benefits, including generous annual leave entitlements and our excellent professional development opportunities, here: http://www.imperial.ac.uk/jobs/benefits/



We have an opening for a position as a Postdoctoral Research Associate in the Department of Bioengineering.

What you would be doing

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You will work at the interface of academic research and early-stage commercial translation, embedding advanced analytical methods from the Statistical Physics of Cognition project into applied human neuroimaging workflows. You will focus on analysing longitudinal multimodal data from the LUCID study (TD-fNIRS, cognition, and wearables), with the aim of developing robust, interpretable, and scalable biomarkers of cognitive brain health.



A core purpose of the post is to operate in close translational collaboration with Connectome Health, a neurotechnology startup and commercial partner to the IAA project. This collaboration will ensure that analytical advances are not only scientifically rigorous but also aligned with downstream deployment in digital health tools, partner-facing demonstrators, and licensable software pipelines.



This role offers a rare opportunity to work across academia and industry within a UKRI-funded translational framework, gaining experience in both high-level computational neuroscience research and real-world impact delivery. As well as carrying out computational and data analysis research as described above, you will assist with writing up this research for publication.

What we are looking for

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To be successful, you will have a PhD in computational neuroscience, cognitive neuroscience, physics, applied mathematics or a related discipline. You will have research experience, ideally in a neuroscience setting.

What we can offer you

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The opportunity to continue your career at a world-leading institution and be part of our mission to continue science for humanity. Grow your career: gain access to Imperial's sector-leading dedicated career support for researchers as well as opportunities for promotion and progression. Sector-leading salary and remuneration package (including 41 days off a year and generous pension schemes). Be part of a diverse, inclusive and collaborative work culture with various staff networks and resources to support your personal and professional wellbeing.

Further information

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please note, if you are yet to receive our PhD you will be appointed as Research Assistant, salary 43,863 - 47,223


This is a full-time post for 8.5 months (35 hours per week).



For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Simon Schultz at s.schultz@imperial.ac.uk



Any queries regarding the application process should be directed to Bhavna Patel at b.patel@imperial.ac.uk.

Available documents

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Please note that job descriptions are not exhaustive, and you may be asked to take on additional duties that align with the key responsibilities mentioned above.

We reserve the right to close the advert prior to the closing date stated should we receive a high volume of applications. It is therefore advisable that you submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.



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About Imperial

Welcome to Imperial, a global top ten university where scientific imagination leads to world-changing impact.



Join us and be part of something bigger. From global health to climate change, AI to business leadership, here at Imperial we navigate some of the world's toughest challenges. Whatever your role, your contribution will have a lasting impact.



As a member of our vibrant community of 22,000 students and 8,000 staff, you'll collaborate with passionate minds across nine London campuses and a global network.



This is your chance to help shape the future. We hope you'll join us at Imperial College London.


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