Leading in the construction of new knowledge of how neuroplasticity can be impacted upon by exercise and chemotherapy.
Recruiting participants to take part in research studies
Designing studies and leading the scientific and methodological approach
Ensuring research practices are compliant and up to date with Open Science practices
Data collection from participants including data management and quality assurance
Participation in project meetings; preparation and presentation of talks, posters and reports to disseminate the results of studies
Day-to-day lab management including opportunities to supervise undergraduate and postgraduate lab members
Managing lab engagement activities and online media

Be a motivated and organised researcher and are excited and enthusiastic about the research
Have (or submitted) a PhD in Physiology or Neuroscience with experience of working in human testing, preferably patient cohorts
Be an excellent project manager and be able to lead the project independently and meet deadlines
Have excellent quantitative research skills including in programming and statistical analysis

Find out what it's like to work at Lancaster University, including information on our wide range of employee benefits, support networks and our policies and facilities for a family-friendly workplace.

Generous holiday leave - 25 days (pro-rata) annual leave plus University closure days and bank holidays.
Access to employee pension scheme, and annual flexible benefits scheme.
We are committed to promoting Equality, Diversity and Inclusion across the Faculty, and supporting family-friendly and flexible working policies on an individual basis. The faculty holds an Athena Swan Silver Award, which recognises and celebrates good employment practice undertaken to address gender equality in Higher Education and research.