Website University of Sussex / Brighton and Sussex Medical School
Brighton and Sussex Medical School is recruiting a part-time Research Assistant in Magnetic Resonance Imaging in Brighton. The fixed-term role pays £34,610 to £38,784 a year pro rata and applications close at 10.59pm on Wednesday 14 October 2026.
What the role involves
The researcher will support an Alzheimer’s Research UK-funded study assessing whether ultralow-field MRI can help with dementia diagnosis. Work includes collecting imaging data, basic structural analysis, questionnaire analysis and coordination with clinical and university partners.
Who it may suit
The employer is looking for strong organisation and communication skills. Experience with imaging data is desirable, while knowledge of MR physics, neuroscience, Matlab or Python would be useful.
Key details
- Employer: University of Sussex / Brighton and Sussex Medical School
- Location: Falmer, Brighton BN1 9PX
- Salary: £34,610–£38,784 per year pro rata
- Hours: Part time, up to 0.5 FTE
- Contract: Fixed term for 12 months, with a possible extension of up to six months
- Reference: 44214
- Closing date: 14 October 2026 at 10.59pm
Read the full official advert and apply through the University of Sussex.
Source checked: University of Sussex recruitment portal, 11 October 2026.
To apply for this job please visit jobs.sussex.ac.uk.
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