Investigator Scientist (Postdoctoral position)
MRC Cognition and Brain Sciences Unit
MRC Cognition and Brain Sciences Unit – Cambridge
Investigator Scientist (Postdoctoral position)
The MRC Cognition and Brain Sciences Unit (CBSU) is an internationally renowned research institute. Our applied and methods research groups are supported by state-of-the-art cognitive neuroscience facilities, including 3T-fMRI (Siemens), EEG and MEG (Elekta Neuromag).
Applications are invited for a postdoctoral scientist to study action and executive control in the context of an ongoing research programme led by Dr Rowe (Wellcome Trust Senior Research Fellow in Clinical Science) at the Cognition and Brain Sciences Unit (CBSU). The primary objective of this position is to develop behavioural and functional imaging studies of action selection and executive control using functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging (fMRI) in healthy and clinical populations.
Candidates should have experience in at least one of the following: machine learning, applied maths, computational neuroscience, computational biology, statistics or electrical engineering. Experience in neuroscience, cognitive neuroscience, psychology or neuropsychology would be a strong advantage. Applicants must have submitted or been awarded their PhD.
The starting salary will be in the range of £25,622 – £31,358 pre annum, depending upon qualifications and experience. We offer a flexible pay and reward policy, 30 days annual leave entitlement, and an optional MRC final salary Pension Scheme. On site car and bicycle parking is available.
For informal discussion, contact James Rowe, by email: .
Applications for this vacancy must now be made online at quoting ref CBSU09/540. Please ensure that you upload a current CV and covering letter with your application. If you do not have internet access, or experience technical difficulties, please call 01793 301280.
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