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Postdoctoral Research Assistant in Sensory Hyperreactivity in Autistic Children Using MRI/MRS University of Reading in United Kingdom

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Postdoc

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Psychology

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Full-time, fixed-term employment for three years at Grade 6, with a salary of £37,369–£41,885 per annum. The project is funded by the Eagles Autism Foundation. Visa application costs and the Immigration Health Surcharge are not paid by the University and cannot be reclaimed.

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Nov 16, 2026

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University of Reading

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Psychology
Neuroimaging
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Neuropsychology
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Nmr Spectroscopy

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About this position

The University of Reading is recruiting a full-time Postdoctoral Research Assistant in the School of Psychology and Clinical Language Sciences, based at Earley Gate Campus in the United Kingdom.

The three-year, fixed-term post will contribute to an Eagles Autism Foundation-funded project investigating sensory hyperreactivity in autistic children. The successful researcher will prepare participants for magnetic resonance spectroscopy (MRS) scanning, conduct MRI/MRS analysis, write findings for publication, and present results at conferences.

Applicants should hold a degree and PhD in Psychology or a related field. Required experience includes MRI and/or MRS data collection and analysis, human-participant research, and experimental methods. Experience working with autistic children or recruiting and supporting neurodivergent participant populations is strongly preferred. Proficiency in Excel and SPSS or R is expected, along with the ability to work effectively with children and parents in research settings. A DBS check is required.

The role offers Grade 6 employment with a salary of £37,369–£41,885 per annum. Applications close on 16 November 2026, with interviews planned for the week commencing 7 December 2026. Applicants requiring Skilled Worker visa sponsorship should independently confirm eligibility and account for visa-related costs.

For further information, contact Dr Teresa Tavassoli at [email protected]. Applications should be submitted online through the University of Reading jobs portal under reference SRF54547.

Funding details

Full-time, fixed-term employment for three years at Grade 6, with a salary of £37,369–£41,885 per annum. The project is funded by the Eagles Autism Foundation. Visa application costs and the Immigration Health Surcharge are not paid by the University and cannot be reclaimed.

What's required

Applicants should have a degree and PhD in Psychology or a related field; proven experience with MRI and/or MRS data collection and analysis; knowledge of experimental methods; proficiency in Excel and SPSS/R; experience working with human participants, ideally autistic children, and/or substantial experience recruiting and working with neurodivergent participant populations; and the ability to work well with children and parents under research conditions. A DBS check is required. Applicants requiring Skilled Worker visa sponsorship should check their eligibility and note that visa-related costs may apply.

How to apply

Apply online through the University of Reading jobs portal using job reference SRF54547. Review the attached job description and person specification before submitting the application.

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