Our lab is looking for help for a number of projects, please find more information below:
Who are we?
The Imperial Centre for Psychedelic Research and the CIPPRes Clinic is a world leading psychedelic research group, building on over a decade of pioneering work in this area carried out at Imperial College London, including a clinical trial that has kick-started global efforts to develop psilocybin therapy into a licensed treatment for depression. We are led by Prof David Nutt and Dr David Erritzoe, the Centre focuses on two main research themes: the use of psychedelics in mental health care; and as tools to probe the brain’s basis of consciousness. Our website: https://www.imperial.ac.uk/psychedelic-research-centre/
What might the work involve?
Data processing: We have a number of completed studies on range of clinical indications such as chronic pain, depression and OCD. For example, one key task is transcribing some of the interviews we have completed with our participants. This can be done from anywhere and requires an Apple computer to run the audio to text software. Data collection: We are due to start clinical trials on opioid and gambling addiction. These will take place at the Hammersmith Campus and will require help with hands on data collection such as EEG fitting and blood sample centrifugation. A start date for these studies has not been finalised but will likely be closer to summer.
What is time commitment?
You will be expected to contribute a minimum number of hours and this will depend on what project you are on. We will agree this together and make sure it is feasible to do alongside your studies. You are of course free to withdraw at any time. By joining our work you will also be given the option to join our weekly lab meetings (online and in-person), which is a good opportunity to see how clinical trials are run.
Do I require any previous research experience or qualifications?
No, we will train you before you are asked to do any specific tasks. As you will be working with patient data, you need to be familiar of the international standards for conducting clinical research. The NIHR host free online training called ‘Good Clinical Practice’ which you will need to complete before taking part. This training is also good for to have on your CV.
Will my contributions be acknowledged?
Yes, if you consent you will be acknowledged in any publications linked to what you have worked on.
If you are interested, please let us know by e-mailing: psilo@ic.ac.uk with details of your availability now, and over the coming year. As there is a limited number of spaces we cannot guarantee that we will be able to place you.
