1 Feb
2014
1 Feb
'14
11:48 a.m.
Please see below an advert for a post-doctoral position that may be of
some interest to subscribers.
Kind regards.
*2 year full time Post-Doctoral Research Assistant position using MRI
and TMS to investigate parietal and cerebellar control of reaching and
grasping in developmental coordination disorder. *
We are seeking to appoint a talented Postdoctoral Researcher to work on
an MRC-funded project to understand the roles of the cerebellum and
parietal cortex in hand-eye coordination in children and adults.
You will recruit and test adults for magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
and transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) experiments. You will also
test a large number of children aged 8-10 years in MRI experiments. Many
of these children will have developmental disabilities. An enthusiasm
for and sensitivity in working with children is essential.
Much of your time will be spent collecting and analysing MRI data
(including strucural, diffision, spectroscopic, and functional data),
and preparing data for scientific dissemination through seminars,
conferences, and publications.
The post will provide excellent advanced training and experience for
those interested in developmental psychology, developmental
neuroscience, and human motor control.
You will have:
- A first degree (2:i, 1st, or equivalent) in neuroscience or
related discipline
- A PhD in neuroscience or related discipline
- Substantial neuroimaging research experience, including DTI or MRS
- Excellent interpersonal skills, particularly with children
- Excellent writing and analytic and programming skills
- A strong ability to work both independently and as part of a team
- Clearance to work with children from the DBS
Informal contact details
Contact role: PI on MRC grant
Contact name: Nicholas P Holmes
Contact phone: +44 (0)118 378 5543
Contact email:n.p.holmes@reading.ac.uk <mailto:n.p.holmes@reading.ac.uk>
To apply formally please visitwww.reading.ac.uk/jobs
<http://www.reading.ac.uk/jobs>