Fwd:Job Advert - NIHR Nottingham Hearing Biomedical Research Unit

*Job Advertisement: * *Research Fellow/Senior Research Fellow in Auditory Neuroscience (Sensorineural plasticity and rehabilitation) * *Clinical Neuroscience* The National Institute for Health Research Nottingham Hearing Biomedical Research Unit (NHBRU) is a partnership between Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, University of Nottingham and the Medical Research Council Institute of Hearing Research. It employs approximately 30 academic, technical and administrative staff, based in Trust premises in Nottingham city centre. We are now looking to appoint a researcher at either Research Fellow or Senior Research Fellow level to join a multi-disciplinary research team concerned with the application of advanced neuroimaging methods to address questions about auditory sensorineural plasticity. Specifically, we are interested in examining the relationship between hearing loss, tinnitus and frequency-based representation. Key to this project’s success is a smooth transition from current optimisation work (expected completion date 31 Aug 2014), in combination with close collaborative relationship with the Sir Peter Mansfield Magnetic Resonance Centre, University of Nottingham and the MRC Institute of Hearing Research. The candidate will be involved in all aspects of research including development, design, implementation and dissemination of research findings. Candidates at Research Fellow level should have a PhD or equivalent in a relevant scientific discipline. Training and skills in quantitative research methods are essential including MR Physics and fMRI data analysis. Candidates should also have an excellent working knowledge of relevant IT operating systems and software packages (including Windows and Microsoft Office), a good working knowledge of how to implement statistical software to analyse and interpret brain imaging data and excellent communication skills demonstrating an ability to communicate on all levels across many areas. Project management skills, demonstrating attention to detail, excellent organisation and planning are also essential along with good data management and database skills. The successful candidate will have made substantial scientific contribution to manuscripts for publication in peer-reviewed journals and will be developing a national reputation in a relevant field. In addition to the above, candidates at Senior Research Fellow level will have post-doctoral research experience in a relevant field. They will also have experience in research leadership including initiating, sustaining and pursuing a research plan, a consistent track record of published research recognised by peers, experience of contribution to grant proposals for collaborative research and a track record of successful grant capture. A recognised national reputation in a relevant field is also a prerequisite. Salary, depending on skills & experience, will be within the range: • Senior Research Fellow Scale: £36,661 - £45,053 per annum • Research Fellow Scale: £28,132 - £36,661 per annum Salary progression beyond these scales is subject to performance. This post is a fixed-term contract until 31^st March 2017 and is open to job share. It is a condition of this post that satisfactory Enhanced disclosure is obtained from the Disclosure and Barring Service. Informal enquiries may be addressed to Professor Deb Hall, Director of the BRU and Research Lead for the Sensorineural plasticity and rehabilitation research area tel: +44 (0) 115 823 2600 or email: deborah.hall(a)nottingham.ac.uk Please note that applications sent directly to this Email address will not be accepted. For more details and/or to apply on-line please access: http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/Jobs/CurrentVacancies/ref/MED064514 <http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/Jobs/CurrentVacancies/ref/MED064514>.If you are unable to apply on-line please contact the Human Resources Department, tel: 0115 846 6172.*Please quote ref. MED/064514.Closing date: 18 April 2014.* This message and any attachment are intended solely for the addressee and may contain confidential information. If you have received this message in error, please send it back to me, and immediately delete it. Please do not use, copy or disclose the information contained in this message or in any attachment. Any views or opinions expressed by the author of this email do not necessarily reflect the views of the University of Nottingham. This message has been checked for viruses but the contents of an attachment may still contain software viruses which could damage your computer system, you are advised to perform your own checks. Email communications with the University of Nottingham may be monitored as permitted by UK legislation.