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*MRC Cognition and Brain Sciences Unit – Cambridge*

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*Neuroimaging Post to study Ageing*

Applications are invited for a 2-year post-doctoral position to join the Cambridge Centre for Ageing and Neuroscience (CamCAN). This centre brings together a large group of researchers across the University of Cambridge and at the MRC Cognition and Brain Sciences Unit (MRC-CBU) who aim to relate brain changes to cognitive changes over the adult lifespan. The appointee will work with a unique population-representative sample of 700 adults on whom we have already collected extensive cognitive and structural brain measures. A subset of these individuals will be tested in a further set of fMRI and MEG studies designed to probe specific cognitive functions. The CamCAN 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.

You should have, or be in the final stages of obtaining, a PhD in cognitive neuroscience, neuroimaging methods or a related field, with a strong background in statistics, especially of large data-sets. Experience in conducting and analysing fMRI experiments is essential, particularly connectivity analysis. Excellent statistical knowledge, computer programming (MATLAB and/or Python) and expertise in neuroimaging software (e.g, SPM) are also essential. Candidates should be careful, efficient, able to communicate effectively, and enjoy working as part of a diverse and energetic interdisciplinary team.

The starting salary will be in the range of £26,022 - £29,324 per annum, supported by a flexible pay and reward policy, 30 days annual leave entitlement, and an optional MRC final salary Pension Scheme. On site car and cycle parking is available.

For informal discussion please contact Prof Richard Henson at the CBSU: rik.henson@mrc-cbu.cam.ac.uk mailto:rik.henson@mrc-cbu.cam.ac.uk

Applications are handled by the RCUK Shared Services Centre; to apply please visit our job board at https://ext.ssc.rcuk.ac.uk and complete an online application form. 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. Please quote reference number IRC86470

Closing date: 1^st April 2013

/This position is subject to pre-employment screening///

/The Medical Research Council is an Equal Opportunities Employer/