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King’s College London

Postdoctoral Research Associate in ADHD Eye-Tracking Cognitive Training Clinical Trial King’s College London in United Kingdom

Degree Level

Postdoc

Field of study

Psychology

Funding

Full-time, 35 hours per week, fixed-term until 31 December 2027. Salary is £45,829 per annum including London Weighting Allowance. Candidates awaiting PhD award will initially be appointed as Research Assistant at Grade 5, spine point 30; the title and salary will change to Research Associate at Grade 6 upon confirmation of the PhD.

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Nov 12, 2026

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King’s College London

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Keywords

Psychology
Cognitive Science
Randomized Controlled Trial
Neuropsychology
Digital Health
Medical Science
Eye Tracking
Neurodevelopmental Disorders
Child And Adolescent Psychiatry
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

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About this position

King’s College London is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate in the Department of Psychology at the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience. The role is based at Guy’s Campus and contributes to CATAPULTS, an NIHR i4i-funded feasibility randomised controlled trial.

The study evaluates RECOGNeyes, an innovative eye-tracking cognitive training intervention designed to improve attention in children with ADHD. Delivered in partnership with the University of Nottingham, the project will take place across primary and secondary schools in London and the East Midlands and will inform the design of a future definitive trial.

Working with the Principal Investigator at King’s College London, the Chief Investigator at the University of Nottingham and the wider trial team, the Research Associate will coordinate activities across participating sites. The work covers study set-up, recruitment, participant assessments, intervention schedules, trial documentation, study progress, ethics and governance activity, amendments, recruitment and retention monitoring, and escalation of operational risks.

The post-holder will be a key contact for participating schools and will collaborate with research staff, families, Regional Research Delivery Networks, the King’s Clinical Trials Unit and other project partners. The position offers a research environment focused on neurodevelopmental conditions, child and adolescent mental health, clinical trials and digital health interventions, within a department recognised for research that informs clinical practice.

Funding details

Full-time, 35 hours per week, fixed-term until 31 December 2027. Salary is £45,829 per annum including London Weighting Allowance. Candidates awaiting PhD award will initially be appointed as Research Assistant at Grade 5, spine point 30; the title and salary will change to Research Associate at Grade 6 upon confirmation of the PhD.

What's required

PhD in a relevant subject area, or submitted thesis awaiting award. Candidates need experience supporting, coordinating or delivering clinical trials, randomised controlled trials, feasibility studies or complex intervention research; knowledge of Good Clinical Practice and clinical research governance, with current GCP training or willingness to complete it; strong organisational, project-management, communication and interpersonal skills; experience maintaining research or trial documentation and study data; the ability to manage competing priorities, identify and resolve operational issues, escalate risks, and work flexibly across a multi-site study including travel. Desirable experience includes multi-site trials, working with children and young people—especially ADHD or other neurodevelopmental conditions—schools and the UK SEND context, Research Delivery Networks, Clinical Trials Units, participant assessment, research databases or supervision of research staff.

How to apply

Apply online through the King’s College London recruitment portal. Submit a CV and supporting statement explaining how you meet the essential criteria and, where possible, the desirable criteria. Apply by 12 November 2026; the advert may close early.

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