About this role
The Centre for Brain and Cognitive Development (CBCD) is seeking a Postdoctoral Researcher to lead work on a longitudinal study of sensory processing and responsivity in young children.
The Postdoctoral Researcher will contribute to a Wellcome Trust-funded longitudinal study of sensory processing and responsivity in young children, directed by Dr Virginia Carter Leno.
Candidates should have a PhD degree in Psychology or related subject and experience of conducting developmental experimental psychology studies.
It is essential that candidates have substantial experience using behavioural assessment, eye-tracking and integrated virtual reality (VR) - fNIRS systems with toddlers, including those who are neurodivergent.
The postdoctoral researcher will assist with on-going Wave 2 testing and lead analysis of Wave 1 timepoint data. This will be in collaboration with an existing postdoctoral researcher and the wider research team.
Remuneration
£45,132 rising to £51,387 per annum, grade 7 on the College's London Pay Scale which includes a consolidated London Weighting Allowance.
Benefits of working at Birkbeck: a competitive salary and pension scheme, 31 days paid leave, flexible working arrangements, generous benefits in the HE sector, and being located in the heart of Bloomsbury, Euston, London.
Contract
Fixed-term contract 12 months from 10 January 2027. Full-time (35 hours per week, working pattern TBC). Please submit a CV for consideration.
Closing date: Sunday 22 November 2026, interview date: week commencing 7 December 2026.
Enquiries
If you would like to know more about the role, please click on apply or contact Dr Virginia Carter Leno [email protected].
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