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*Research Fellow/Senior Research Fellow for basic and translational research on hearing and auditory perception *

The NIHR Nottingham Hearing Biomedical Research Unit (NHBRU) is a partnership between Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, the University of Nottingham and the Medical Research Council Institute of Hearing Research. It employs approximately 30 academic, technical and administrative staff, all based in newly refurbished Trust premises in the centre of Nottingham and are looking to appoint a Senior Research Fellow/Research Fellow to join a multi-disciplinary research team concerned with basic and translational research on hearing and auditory perception with the aim to increase the benefit from hearing aid technology.

The successful candidate will be involved in all aspects of research including development, design, implementation and dissemination of research findings and will work in close association with the research lead, Dr Melanie Ferguson. They will contribute to the translational research projects into habilitation for hearing loss, primarily in adults. This research aims to seek clinical strategies e.g. auditory training, for overcoming loss of social activity and participation arising from difficulties in hearing. This will be achieved by developing and evaluating novel intervention strategies for people with hearing loss, which will integrate developments in scientific principles of brain plasticity, learning theory and a patient-centred approach, to improve clinical practice. The role holder will be part of a small supportive, multi-disciplinary team and will be involved in all aspects of research including development, design, implementation and dissemination of research findings.

Candidates should have PhD (or equivalent) in relevant subject area or the equivalent professional qualifications and experience in the research area. Training and skills in quantitative research methods and of analysing and interpreting data and using statistical tests are essential. Good data management and database skills are also required. Experience of qualitative research and analysis would be desirable. Research experience with either adults or children should cover study design, planning, development of tests, data collection, analysis and interpretation.

Salary, depending on skills & experience, will be within the range:

* Senior Research Fellow Scale: £36,661 to £45,053 per annum * Research Fellow Scale: £28,132 to £36,661 per annum

Salary progression beyond these scales is subject to performance

This full-time post will be offered on a fixed-term contract from 1 April 2014 until 31 March 2017. Interview date is 3 June 2014.

Informal enquiries may be addressed to Dr Melanie Ferguson, tel: 0115 8232619 tel:0115%208232619 or email melanie.ferguson@nottingham.ac.uk mailto:melanie.ferguson@nottingham.ac.uk. Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted.

For more information go to

http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/jobs/currentvacancies/ref/MED046314