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Cognitive Neuroscience Lead (KTP Associate)

The University of Manchester - Biology, Medicine Health - Division of Psychology, Communication and Human Neuroscience - School of Health Sciences

Location: Northampton
Salary: £36,924 to £45,163 per annum, depending on relevant experience (Grade 6)
Hours: Full Time
Contract Type: Fixed-Term/Contract
Placed On: 16th October 2024
Closes: 4th November 2024
Job Ref: BMH-027028
Job reference: BMH-027028
Salary: Grade 6 £36,924 to £45,163 per annum, depending on relevant experience
Faculty/Organisational Unit: Biology, Medicine Health
Location: CPL Aromas Limited, Quarry Road, Brixworth, Northampton, NN6 9UB
Employment type: Fixed Term
Division/Team: Division of Psychology, Communication and Human Neuroscience
Hours Per Week: 1 FTE
Closing date (DD/MM/YYYY): 04/11/2024
Contract Duration: From as soon as possible for 30 months
School/Directorate: School of Health Sciences

Due to the nature of the funding, KTP Associates who have already completed a KTP are not eligible to apply.

This post also attracts a £5,000 personal development budget

This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious postdoctoral researcher with the ability and confidence to manage a Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) project with CPL Aromas Ltd.   

The University of Manchester (UoM) and CPL Aromas are looking to recruit a postdoctoral-level cognitive neuroscientist to undertake this 30-month project which has an overall aim of applying the latest knowledge in cognitive neuroscience to develop and validate measures of cognitive and neural responses to unique fragrances created for use in day-to-day products.

The position will provide the successful candidate with a unique opportunity to develop and embed a new R&D framework, support the establishment of a new technologies within CPL Aromas, and scientifically validate cognitive and emotional benefits of CPL Aromas' functional fragrances with the support of the UoM.

Candidates will require a PhD (or equivalent experience) in Cognitive Neuroscience or related disciplines.

This post is funded through a Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) award, a UK Government scheme intended to promote sustained and mutually beneficial relationships between universities and industry. 

Based at CPL Aromas in Northampton, the successful candidate will work directly with supervisors from both the University and CPL Aromas and will use the facilities and resources of both organisations. 

Shortlisted applicants will be invited to an initial online interview (likely 14th or 15th November 2024) and may be invited to a further in-person interview at CPL (likely 21st or 22nd November 2024).

As an equal opportunities employer we welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, sex, gender (or gender identity), ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation and transgender status. All appointments are made on merit.

Our University is positive about flexible working – you can find out more here

Hybrid working arrangements may be considered.

Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies.

Any recruitment enquiries from recruitment agencies should be directed to People.Recruitment@manchester.ac.uk.

Any CVs submitted by a recruitment agency will be considered a gift.

Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:

Name: Dr Jason Taylor

Email: jason.taylor@manchester.ac.uk

General enquiries:

Email: People.recruitment@manchester.ac.uk

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This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date.

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