Research Fellow in Computational Neuroscience - School of Psychology - 107383 - Grade 8

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Position Details School of Psychology: Location: University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, Birmingham UK As this vacancy has limited funding the maximum salary that can be offered is Grade 8, salary £50,253 Grade: 8: Full Time, Fixed Term contract up to April 2028 (with likely extension to July 2028) Closing date: 24th May 2026: Background: The School of Psychology, alongside the Institute for Data and AI (IDAI), and the Centre for Human Brain Health (CHBH), all at the University of Birmingham, invites applications for a Research Fellow/postdoc (Grade 8) with a strong background in Computational Neuroscience. This is a 2-year position funded by the Medical Research Council (MRC) as part of a grant to investigate approaches for combatting the spread of misinformation. The project uses cutting-edge brain mapping techniques to observe, in real time, how individuals from varied backgrounds respond to trustworthy and false digital content. These data are then used to build an AI system that helps individuals recognise when they are at risk of uncritically accepting or rejecting information and help them activate their reflective and critical thinking skills. This position is an excellent opp...