[Fwd: [megcommunity] MEG Research Associate - University of Cambridge]

FYI Research Associate *University of Cambridge, Department of Experimental Psychology* *Vacancy Ref: PJ07992* * * *Salary: £27,428 - £35,788 pa* Applications are invited for a post-doctoral researcher to develop, implement, and analyse MEG studies investigating cognitive and motor abilities across the adult life-span for an interdisciplinary BBSRC funded research project (Cambridge Centre for Ageing and Neuroscience (Cam-CAN) www.cam-can.com). This collaborative project involves researchers in a number of University of Cambridge Departments and at the MRC-Cognition and Brain Sciences Unit. The applicant will be based in the Centre for Speech, Language and the Brain, Department of Experimental Psychology, led by Professor Lorraine K Tyler. The post-holder will be expected to interact frequently with members of the CSLB and other members of the Cam-CAN team. The Centre has access to a research-dedicated 3T Siemens MR scanner, EEG and MEG facilities housed at the MRC-CBU. Applicants must have a PhD in a relevant discipline and experience in MEG imaging analysis, particularly connectivity in both sensor and source space. Excellent computer programming (MATLAB and/or Python) and MEG analysis (SPM, Fieldtrip) skills are essential. A background in cognitive neuroscience, particularly ageing, would be beneficial. /Closing date: 4 May 2011, Start date: 1 October 2011/ /Limit of tenure: The funds for this post are available for one year in the first instance, with a possibility to extend for a further two-three years./ / / For further details, please see our website at http://csl.psychol.cam.ac.uk/vacancies.html or http://www.cam-can.org/vacancies/index.html Applications should include a covering letter, CV, publications list and a completed form CHRIS/6 Parts I and III (downloadable from http://www.admin.cam.ac.uk/offices/hr/forms/chris6), and should be sent to Mrs M Dixon at csladmin(a)csl.psychol.cam.ac.uk <mailto:csladmin@csl.psychol.cam.ac.uk> or by post to Mrs M Dixon, Centre for Speech, Language and the Brain, Department of Experimental Psychology, University of Cambridge, Downing Street, Cambridge, CB2 3EB. /The University values diversity and is committed to equality of opportunity./ /The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK./