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Research Associate (Fixed Term)

University of Cambridge - Department of Psychology

Location: Cambridge
Salary: £37,694 to £46,049
Hours: Full Time
Contract Type: Fixed-Term/Contract
Placed On: 11th March 2026
Closes: 25th March 2026
Job Ref: PJ49063

Location: Central Cambridge 

A postdoctoral position is available in the lab of Prof. Paul Bays at the University of Cambridge, Department of Psychology. The successful candidate will work on a research project investigating the computational and neural principles by which multimodal information is encoded and combined in human perception.

The research will combine computational modelling with human behavioural measurements of perception and memory. The researcher will design, conduct and analyse research on this project in consultation with Prof. Bays, and write and communicate results as scientific papers and in scientific presentations at national and international conferences.

Applicants should have a PhD in neuroscience, vision science, or any other relevant subject, with a strong analytical and mathematical background, and experience of ideal observer and/or neural network models of behaviour. Applicants will need to demonstrate a record of research productivity and the ability to work creatively and independently.

More information about the lab can be found at bayslab.org.

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

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

Informal enquiries are welcomed and should be directed to: Professor Paul Bays (pmb20@cam.ac.uk). 

Please quote reference PJ49063 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy. 

The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.

The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.

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