Teaching Associate in Neuroscience (Memory) (Fixed Term)

We are seeking an enthusiastic person to join the Department of Psychology as a Teaching Associate. The post is offered either full-time or at 0.8fte. The purpose of the role is to support and maintain the University's national and international reputation for excellence in teaching. This post will cover the teaching provided by a member of staff on temporary secondment to another role. The successful candidate will demonstrate a willingness to contribute to undergraduate education within the Department of Psychology and an ability to teach effectively at undergraduate level.

Reporting to Dr Lee de-Wit, the post-holder will support the Department of Psychology's teaching of several courses related to the Cognitive Neuroscience of Memory. The post-holder will work in collaboration with relevant Course Organisers and the Deputy Head of Department for Undergraduate Education, conducting lectures for undergraduate students, helping to set exam questions, and contributing to exam marking. The role will involve liaising with lecturers, students and administrative staff. The post-holder will also have an affiliation with Prof Jon Simons' Memory Lab.

It is essential that the post-holder has a background in Memory research, and is familiar with a range of Cognitive Neuroscience research methods. The candidate should demonstrate a commitment to teaching and will ideally have experience of teaching at university level. It is essential that the post-holder is self-motivated, can work independently as well as part of a team, and has good organisational and communication skills. 

The position is funded for ten months. Ideally, the successful candidate will be able to take up the post of Teaching Associate on 1 November 2024 or as soon as possible thereafter. The interview date is projected to be within the week beginning 14 October 2024, and will involve candidates giving a short sample lecture.

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 10 months in the first instance. Applications are welcome from internal candidates who would like to apply for the role on the basis of a secondment from their current role in the University.

To apply online for this vacancy and to view further information about the role, please click on the ‘Apply’ button above.

Informal discussions about the post are welcomed, please contact:

Lee De-Wit lhd26@cam.ac.uk

Please quote reference PJ43232 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

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