Faculty of Social Sciences
School of Psychology
Senior Research Associate
Ref: RA2398
Salary on appointment will be £38,784 per annum, with an annual increment up to £46,049 per annum.
We are looking to appoint a Senior Research Associate for a primary role of neuroimaging analysis on a well-funded project (the SIGHT trial) investigating brain imaging markers of spatial neglect post-stroke.
SIGHT is an ongoing multi-site stroke trial led by Dr. Stéphanie Rossit funded by MRC-NIHR EME programme running across 20 NHS hospitals in England (see: https://www.uea.ac.uk/about/school-of-psychology/research/sight-trial). SIGHT is directed at spatial neglect, one of the most disabling and 'hidden' cognitive syndromes post-stroke, broadly defined as an inability to attend to the side most affected by the stroke with varying sub-types. This ground-breaking neuroimaging study will add significantly to our understanding of neglect recovery and of the profiles of patients that benefit most from rehabilitation.
You will be based within Dr. Rossit’s research laboratory (Neurolab: https://www.stephanierossit.com/) in the School of Psychology. You will join the team of leading stroke researchers and clinicians in the SIGHT trial, our NHS hospitals, and receive support from the Norwich Clinical Trials Unit. The SIGHT neuroimaging study involves close collaboration with Prof. Hugh Markus (University of Cambridge) and Dr. Davinia Fernández-Espejo (University of Birmingham) with funded opportunities to spend time in those labs for training. Participating NHS sites collect all the data and analysis is performed at UEA.
You will have a PhD or be nearing completion (within 12 months) in a relevant area and have significant experience of independent research and analysis of human neuroimaging datasets (specifically resting state fMRI). You will be able to meet all essential criteria detailed in the candidate brochure.
This full-time post is available from 18 August 2026 on a fixed-term basis until 29 February 2028.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Appointment will be subject to a criminal record check at Enhanced level from the Disclosure and Barring Service, including a check of the Vulnerable Adult Barred List. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to vulnerable adults.
UEA offers a variety of flexible working options and although this role is advertised on a full-time basis, we encourage applications from individuals who would prefer a flexible working pattern including annualised hours, compressed working hours, part time, job share, term-time only and/or hybrid working. Details of preferred hours should be stated in the personal statement and will be discussed further at interview.
Benefits include:
- 44 days annual leave inclusive of Bank Holidays and University Customary days (pro rata for part-time).
- Family and Work-life balance policies including hybrid working and considerable maternity, paternity, shared parental leave and adoption leave.
- Generous pension scheme with life cover for dependants, plus incapacity cover.
- Health and Wellbeing: discounted access to Sportspark facilities, relaxation rooms, 320 acres of rolling parkland, wellbeing walks, Wellbeing Ambassador network, on-campus medical centre including NHS Dentist, Occupational Health and a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme.
- Campus Facilities: Sportspark, library, nursery, supermarket, post office, bars and catering outlets.
- Exclusive shopping discounts to help cut the cost of household bills, childcare salary sacrifice scheme, Cycle to Work scheme and public transport discounts.
- Personal Development: unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning courses, specialist advice and training from our Organisational Development and Professional Learning Team.
Closing date: 30 June 2026
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