Fwd: Clinical Fellowship in Cambridge, UK

Clinical Research Fellow (Neurology) - Cambridge (3 Year fixed term) Salary range £36,294 - £49,029 pa The MRC Cognition and Brain Sciences Unit (CBSU) is an internationally renowned research institute with state-of-the-art cognitive neuroscience facilities. This is an exciting opportunity to develop expertise in neuroimaging research and its applications to dementia. We are looking for someone to conduct research projects using MEG and fMRI to understand the mechanisms of cognition change in mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and dementia. You should have a special interest in cognitive and behavioural neurology. The post is suitable for trainees in Neurology who are seeking to undertake a higher degree (PhD) as part of their training in Neurology, or a clinical scientist who already holds a higher degree. This post operates within a dynamic multidisciplinary team, of clinical and non-clinical scientists within CBSU and Cambridge University Department of Clinical Neurosciences, led by Dr James Rowe and Dr Rik Henson. It provides unparalleled access to translational neuroscience, in terms of imaging methods, research facilities and cognitive neuroscience. The post requires excellent communication skills, report writing skills and attention to detail. Applications are handled by the UK Shared Business Services; to apply please visit our job board at http://www.topcareer.jobs and upload your CV along with a covering letter stating why you are applying for this role (when saving your documents please include the IRC number in the file name). Applicants who would like to receive this advert in an alternative format (e.g. large print, Braille, audio or hard copy), or who are unable to apply online should contact us by telephone on 01793 867003 and quote reference number IRC147574. Closing date: 31st August 2014 This position is subject to pre-employment screening The Medical Research Council is an Equal Opportunities Employer See also: http://www.mrc-cbu.cam.ac.uk/vacancies/ ------------------------------------------------------- Dr. Andrea Greve Investigator Scientist MRC Cognition & Brain Sciences Unit 15 Chaucer Road Cambridge, CB2 7EF England