Post-doctoral Research Associate (Fixed Term)

We are seeking a postdoctoral research associate with experience in human neuroimaging (fMRI and MEG), and experience working with older adults and individuals with focal brain lesions, to carry out fundamental science under the Woolgar QQ. The ideal post holder will have prior experience with acquisition of fMRI and MEG data, strong coding and analysis skills including using multivariate pattern analysis for MEG, and knowledge of the field of intelligence, top-down control, selective attention, and frontoparietal cortex. The post holder will be encouraged to lead their own programme of research and to share their technical, analysis, and conceptual knowledge and contribute to the positive research culture of the Woolgar lab.

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 1 years in the first instance.

We welcome applications from individuals who wish to be considered for part-time working or other flexible working arrangements.

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Please ensure that you upload a covering letter and a CV in the Upload section of the online application. The covering letter should outline how you match the criteria for the post and why you are applying for this role. If you upload any additional documents which have not been requested, we will not be able to consider these as part of your application.

Please include details of your referees, including email address and phone number, one of which must be your most recent line manager.

The closing date for applications is: 10th April 2024

The interview date for the role is: To be confirmed

Please quote reference SU41040 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

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