POSTDOCTORAL SCIENTIST (REF: IRC 112493) - MRC Institute of Hearing Research. Nottingham. UK.

Neural mechanisms of auditory perception and computation

We investigate neural processing in the auditory system, and how it contributes to auditory perception. This post will likely involve performing neurophysiological and behavioural experiments, and computational modeling.

This post will involve contributing to the current MRC funded research programme in the group. Potential research projects will include studying neural correlates of perceptual frequency selectivity in the central auditory system, and population coding of sound location in auditory cortex using microstimulation techniques. The exact choice of project will depend on the interests and expertise of the applicant. Other current topics of study in the group include temporal coding in the auditory brainstem, the neural representation of degraded speech, dynamic models of signal detection, and cortical adaptation.

The work will also be closely related to other Institute of Hearing Research projects which study the neurophysiology and anatomy of the auditory system. The Institute of Hearing Research boasts world leading experts in auditory cognition, neuroimaging, evoked potentials, speech and hearing science, binaural psychoacoustics, auditory perceptual learning, and auditory neurophysiology. In the wider environment we have strong links with the NIHR Nottingham Hearing Biomedical Research Unit, and other university departments such as Psychology and Mathematics. This wide range of expertise provides a highly dynamic and stimulating working environment where collaboration is positively encouraged.

The position is for 3, or possibly 4, years. The appointment, according to qualifications and experience, will be to a starting salary in the range £26,545 to £28,364. Where appropriate, relocation will be payable. The post has an entitlement of 30 days annual leave and 10.5 public holidays, and the post holder will be eligible for membership of the MRC Pension Scheme.

For further details please visit www.ihr.mrc.ac.uk/vacancies.

For an informal discussion about this vacancy please contact Dr Chris Sumner (Chris@ihr.mrc.ac.uk ,tel: +44 (0) 115 9223431).

See www.ihr.mrc.ac.uk for more publications and information about our research.