Description Applications are invited for a Research Assistant to join Dr Katherine Dyke and Dr Domenica Veniero on a research project involving non-invasive brain stimulation and electroencephalography (EEG) to improve our understanding of how the healthy brain ages. This project is part of a multi-lab effort that aims to improve the replicability and robustness of brain stimulation protocol. The project will use non-invasive brain stimulation, specifically Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) in combination with median nerve stimulation (MNS) and electroencephalography (EEG). The post covers 185 hours The successful candidate will be responsible for organising participant recruitment, as well as overseeing data collection and analysis. Start Date: As soon as possible End Date: 31/10/2025 Working Hours: No standard working pattern/ hours. This assignment is for 185 hours in total. Pay Rate: £16.65 per hour plus holiday pay Location: School of Psychology, University Park Dress Code: Smart casual The duties will include: Arranging project meetings with all team members. Managing lab booking. Managing datasets and sharing with the project team in keeping with GDPR. Planning and helping with participant recruitment. Preparing, and setting up the lab. Conducting and recording the outcome of experiments. Be responsible for data backup. Pre-processing electrophysiological and behavioural data. Analysing quantitative data with appropriate statistical data. Skills and experience required for the role (essential): Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate complex information with clarity. Developing research skills. Ability to contribute to method improvement. Analytical ability to facilitate conceptual thinking, innovation and creativity. Ability to build relationships and collaborate with others, internally and externally. Good understanding of statistical analyses of experimental data. Excellent coding skills using MATLAB and similar languages Experience with electrophysiological recordings such as EMG. Experience in participant recruitment and screening for stimulation studies. Hands-on experience in the application of transcranial magnetic stimulation(TMS) and neuronavigational software. Hands-on experience in the application of median nerve stimulation (MNS). Experience with EMG recording software such as Signal. Degree or equivalent in relevant subject area. Skills and experience required for the role (desirable): Demonstrates a desire to further develop skills and knowledge of research methods and techniques Evidence of sufficient breadth or depth of research methodologies and techniques to work in research area. Master’s Degree, or equivalent in relevant subject area. What you can expect to gain during this role: Experience in collecting and analysing electrophysiology data. 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