*Postdoctoral Researcher (Cam-CAN)*
*University of Cambridge, Department of Psychology*
*Vacancy Ref: PJ02734*
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*Salary: £28,132 - £36,661 pa*
Applications are invited for a post-doctoral scientist to join the
Cambridge Centre for Ageing and Neuroscience (Cam-CAN,
www.cam-can.com).
This centre brings together a large group of researchers across the
University of Cambridge and at the MRC Cognition and Brain Sciences Unit
(MRC-CBSU) who aim to relate brain changes to cognitive changes over the
adult lifespan (covering ages 18-88). The appointee will work with a
unique population-representative sample of 700 adults on whom we have
collected extensive cognitive and neural measures. A subset of these
individuals will be run in a further set of fMRI and MEG studies
designed to probe major cognitive functions. The Cam-CAN project will
integrate across these data-sets using a variety of methods, relating
changes in neural structure and function over the lifespan to changes in
cognitive function and capacity.
The role of the postholder will be to undertake analyses of the 700
participants’ dataset, carry through the second stage fMRI and MEG
studies, and play a key role in integrating across cognitive and imaging
data-sets e.g. using multivariate and multimodal neuroimaging analysis
methods. The postholder will have a strong background in imaging and
imaging statistics, and cognitive and/or physiological ageing.
Candidates should have, or be in the final stages of obtaining, a PhD in
one of the following relevant areas: cognitive neuroscience,
neuroimaging methods, applied statistics, or machine learning. Knowledge
of and experience in advanced imaging analyses, particularly
connectivity analysis is essential, and it would be an advantage to have
some direct experience of MEG/EEG and/or fMRI. Excellent statistical,
computer programming (including MATLAB and/or Python) and MEG analysis
(SPM, Fieldtrip) skills are essential. Postdoctoral experience would be
an advantage but is not essential. Candidates should be thorough,
efficient, able to communicate effectively, and enjoy working as part of
an energetic interdisciplinary team.
The Centre has access to a research-dedicated 3T Siemens MR scanner, EEG
and MEG facilities housed at the MRC Cognition and Brain Sciences Unit
in Cambridge.
Applications should be made online via the University of Cambridge Web
Recruitment System. To apply online for this vacancy and to view further
information about the role, please visit:
http://www.jobs.cam.ac.uk/job/3195. This will take you to the role on
the University of Cambridge’s Job Opportunities pages. There you will
need to click on the 'Apply online' button and register an account with
the University's Web Recruitment System (if you have not already) and
log in before completing the online application form. Please ensure that
you upload your Curriculum Vitae (CV) and a covering letter in the
Upload section of the online application. Queries regarding this post
can be directed to Mrs Marie Dixon, Cam-CAN Administrator, at
admin(a)cam-can.com <mailto:admin@cam-can.com> or 01223 766458. The
Vacancy number for this position is PJ02734.
/Closing date: 17 March 2014 /
/Limit of tenure: The funds for this post are available until 30
September 2015. /
For further details, please see our website at
http://www.cam-can.com/vacancies
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