Internal Applicants Only - Research Assistant

at  Cardiff University

MAIN FUNCTION

To contribute to research within specialist area of sleep engineering, carrying out time-series analyses that leads to the publishing of high-quality research. To pursue excellence in research and to inspire others to do the same.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION

1. A degree in Engineering/Computer science/Mathematics and statistics or related area.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

1. Knowledge of research methods and techniques within some/all of the following specialist fields

• EEG analysis (ERPs and Time Frequency), ideally with Matlab (Fieldtrip), Python.

1. Familiarity with coding in Matlab and python.
2. Proven ability to analyse complex information and summarise appropriately.
3. Knowledge and understanding of competitive research funding to be able to develop applications to funding bodies
4. Familiarity with classical machine learning algorithms and linear classifiers.

• To undertake research, e.g. by planning, preparing, setting up, conducting and recording the outcome of experiments.
• To perform analysis of EEG and heart rate data using in both time and frequency domains.
• To conduct experiments where the participants are wearing devices to measure sleep and deliver TMR, to develop protocols for running experiments with these devices.
• To collect and analyse EEG and behavioural data and assist in training junior members of the team to help with these tasks.
• To undertake administrative tasks associated with the research project, including the planning and organisation of the project and the implementation of procedures required to ensure accurate and timely reporting.
• To support and prepare research ethics and research governance applications as appropriate
• To review and synthesise existing research literature within the field.
• Actively participate within the research group, communicating and presenting research at meetings, through publications and other recognised avenues as appropriate, ensuring information is communicated to internal and external partners
• To contribute and support research publications and presentations as required
• To contribute and support research funding bids as required
• To analyse and communicate complex ideas, concepts and data using appropriate methods and packages
• To resolve issues and support colleagues in devising procedures required to ensure accurate and timely reporting
• To generate research output and contribute to the development of independent and original ideas as appropriate
• To provide support in research activities for undergraduate courses and research programmes and provide guidance to other members of staff within the research team
• To maintain and update area of specialist knowledge, researching and critically appraising relevant literature within the area.