Research Assistant in MR-Compatible Virtual Reality - INTERNAL ONY

The postholder will contribute to the development and maintenance of virtual reality systems to be used in paediatric MRI settings under the Brain Health in Gen2020 study. This exciting interdisciplinary project brings together expertise in neuroscience, psychology, paediatrics, brain imaging, and immunology to investigate the development of children born during the COVID-19 pandemic. The postholder will report to the Principal Investigator and work closely with project collaborators, research staff and professional services colleagues. They will be expected to manage competing priorities effectively, maintain high standards of accuracy and professionalism, and contribute positively to the wider research culture. This is on-site position split across our Denmark Hill and St Thomas' Hospital campuses. This is a full time post (35 hours per week), and you will be offered an a fixed term contract for 12 months (this date would be taken from the recruitment request) Research staff at King's are entitled to at least 10 days per year (pro-rata) for professional development. This entitlement, from the , applies to Postdocs, Research Assistants, Research and Teaching Technicians, Teaching Fellows and AEP equivalent up to and including grade 7. Visit the for more information.

To be successful in this role, we are looking for candidates to have the following skills and experience: Essential criteria

• Proficiency in Unity (C#) for real-time interactive system development
• Strong understanding of Virtual Reality content creation pipelines
• Experience with 3D modelling tools (e.g., Blender, Maya, etc.)
• Proficiency in Python, particularly for data handling and Machine Learning workflows
• Experience working in human MRI environments
• Strong communication skills and ability to work within a multidisciplinary research team
Desirable criteria
• Experience integrating multimodal systems (VR + tracking + physiological signals)
• Experience developing VR content for children
  
  King's College London is a leading research-intensive university, consistently ranked among the world's top universities. Through collaboration with NHS partners, individuals with lived experience, policymakers and international research networks, we deliver innovative research with real-world impact. Our multidisciplinary approach provides a dynamic and supportive environment in which researchers, clinicians and professional services staff work together to address some of the most pressing challenges in mental health and neurodevelopment.