About thymia

Thymia is a pioneering mental health tech startup based in London, dedicated to unlocking mental health to enhance longevity and happiness. We're revolutionising how mental health is assessed and understood, with the goal of benefiting everyone, everywhere.

We build proprietary AI models that analyse voice, video, and behavioural data through specially designed video games, allowing us to objectively assess not only mental health conditions, such as Major Depression and Generalised Anxiety, but also a wide range of mental health symptoms and wellbeing indicators, including stress, fatigue and burnout. Our approach ensures a safe, ethical, and engaging user experience, while pushing the boundaries of mental health assessment.

Thymia's innovative products benefit providers in both clinical and wellness spaces.

Our offices are located in Moorgate, next to Liverpool Street station, providing easy access to the vibrant City and Spitalfields neighbourhood.

Thymia is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

About the Role

We are expanding our Science team and seeking a dynamic Junior Research Scientist to join us. Reporting to the Director of Science, they will work closely with the Senior Research Scientist and other science and machine learning members of the thymia team. As a key contributor, they will lead projects focused on research design, data collection, and analysis, particularly in developing digital health and wellbeing tools. This position offers the opportunity to make a tangible impact in both clinical and wellbeing solutions while gaining hands-on experience in a fast-paced, innovative environment. You will learn from forerunners in the fields of neuroscience, AI and sensory signal processing for mood disorders and contribute to a team with over 250 scientific publications and 9000+ citations between them.

This position will additionally involve an exciting one-year project with an automotive client, focusing on a research study on driver wellbeing. The project will take you to a study site located two hours outside of London, providing a unique opportunity to engage in impactful research while gaining diverse field experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct literature reviews across neuroscience, psychology, machine learning and speech and language research to support the thymia scientific literature repository, focusing on both patient and healthy populations.
• Assist on the design and development of novel gamified data collection designs and cognitive task protocols.
• Assist on the design and development of evidence generation and validation studies for the existing thymia products
• Assist in the preparation of ethics applications and clinical study registrations.
• Lead the execution of clinical and scientific studies (online and/or in-person) with human subjects, including recruitment, data collection and support in data analysis.
• Contribute to the organisation and management of data, ensuring accuracy and compliance with ethical standards.
• Help draft and prepare academic papers, conference presentations, and grant applications.
• Preparing summary finding reports and presentations for internal thymia teams and external channels, including the website, social media, etc.
• Collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary teams, including product managers, engineers, and designers.

Candidate Profile

Must Have

• Master’s degree in Psychology, Cognitive Neuroscience, Economics, or a related field with a strong methodological background in human behaviour studies;
• Proven ability to independently manage and complete projects or research initiatives;
• Experience in designing and running in-person experiments with human participants;
• Proficiency in data analysis (e.g., inferential statistics, R, Python);
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail;
• Collaborative spirit and ability to work effectively in an interdisciplinary team;
• Passion for mental health research and a drive to contribute to innovative solutions;
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced start-up environment, adapt quickly, and shift focus as needed;
• High performance attitude;
• Valid driver’s licence for the UK and enthusiasm for travel;
• Ability to travel outside of London when required for study participant testing

Nice to have

• Experience conducting research with clinical populations;
• Prior industry experience;
• We are also interested to speak with applicants who could additionally diversify our team expertise in any of the following domains:
• Qualitative and mixed-methods data analysis;
• Health economics and outcomes research;
• Clinical training or hands-on experience in treating patients (beyond research contexts);
• Hands-on EEG data collection and analysis;

Conditions and Remuneration

• Starting Salary: £30,000.00 - £45,000.00
• Benefits:
• ESOP
• Pension plan
• Vitality private health insurance (including mental health support)
• Learning & development budget
• Equipment allowance
• Sick pay above statutory requirements at the company’s discretion
• Paid maternity/paternity leave
• Complimentary tea & coffee; bike racks & showers at the office
• Hours: 40 per week
• Location: Flexible, with at least 1 working day per week in the London office
• Holidays: 28 days (excluding bank holidays)

Why Join Us?

• Supportive Team Environment: At thymia, we believe that great science happens in a collaborative and psychologically safe environment. Our team is tight-knit and supportive, fostering open communication, mutual respect, and a commitment to helping each other succeed.
• Career Development: We are dedicated to your growth. Whether through mentoring, professional development budgets, or opportunities to take on more responsibility, we want to help you advance in your career. We provide a clear pathway for progression, allowing you to evolve your role as you gain experience.
• Work-Life Balance and Well-being: We understand the importance of maintaining a healthy work-life balance and offer flexible working arrangements. Additionally, our benefits include mental health support, ensuring that your well-being is a priority.
• Innovative Work: You'll be involved in cutting-edge projects that blend AI, psychology, and healthcare, contributing to the development of tools that could revolutionise both clinical practice and personal wellbeing. This is your chance to work on solutions that make a real difference in how mental health is understood and managed, impacting lives on a meaningful scale.

To apply, please send your CV to info@thymia.ai or alexandra@thymia.ai

Please note: We are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must have the right to work in the UK at the time of application.

To learn more about thymia, visit www.thymia.ai