Lead Technical Specialist, York Neuroimaging Centre (YNiC)

Role Description

Department of Psychology

The York Neuroimaging Centre (YNiC) is a premier, multidisciplinary hub with a distinguished national reputation for excellence in human neuroscience. Equipped with world-class infrastructure, including 3-Tesla MRI and OPM MEG systems, we bridge the gap between academic innovation and commercial application.

Role

We are seeking a senior technical leader to manage the unit, drive growth, and ensure operational excellence. Balancing strategic oversight with day-to-day operations, you will oversee the seamless functionality of cutting-edge research equipment while leading and managing a specialist technical team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Infrastructure: Manage the lifecycle of MEG, MRI, and TMS systems, including procurement and maintenance.
• Compliance: Act as the primary authority for IRMER, CQC, GCP, and H&S standards.
• Commercial: Lead financial operations, manage substantial budgets, and act as the primary liaison for industrial partners.
• Leadership: Contribute to the YNiC Management Committee and Technical Leadership Team while building a robust external professional network.
• Leadership: Manage a team of technical specialists with a dual focus on current role proficiency and future career aspirations, ensuring individual development supports the centre’s future plans.

The ideal candidate will bring a proactive management style and relevant expertise to ensure YNiC remains a safe, fit-for-purpose, and commercially viable environment for pioneering research.

Skills, Experience & Qualification needed

• Expert technical knowledge of specialist imaging and stimulation systems: MEG, MRI, and TMS, with a proven ability to lead software and hardware development for research analysis.
• Proven competence in commercial management and financial operations.
• Advanced skills in facility oversight, with the ability to manage equipment servicing contracts and lead on health and safety management.

Interview date: 12th June 2026

For informal enquiries: please contact either:

Prof Aidan Horner aidan.horner@york.ac.uk

Prof Beth Jefferies beth.jefferies@york.ac.uk 

The University strives to be diverse and inclusive  – a place where we can ALL be ourselves.

We particularly encourage applications from people who identify as  Black, Asian or from a Minority Ethnic background, who are underrepresented at the University. 

We also encourage applications from women for senior roles. 

We offer family friendly, flexible working arrangements, with forums and inclusive facilities to support our staff. #EqualityatYork

As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum (essential) criteria for each position will be offered an interview.  Read more about the University of York’s commitments under the Disability Confident scheme.