A Roberts Fellowship in Ageing & Brain Development is available in the School of Psychology, University of Birmingham, UK from October 2006.
The School of Psychology at the University of Birmingham is one of the best departments in the UK (5* RAE 2000) with strong expertise in cognitive neuroscience. It provides sate-of-the art equipment for behavioural, neuropsychological and imaging (fMRI, EEG, TMS) research and is one of the primary founders of the Birmingham University Imaging Centre.
This independent research position will last for five years in the first instance; however, subject to normal probationary procedures will lead to a permanent academic position. Successful applicants will be required to perform some teaching in the last three years of the fellowship as preparation for a long-term academic appointment.
Candidates will be expected to demonstrate high levels of research achievement, the potential to develop into research leaders of the future with a high degree of compatibility with the University's research strategy. Candidates should have background and hold a Ph.D. in Neuroscience, Cognitive Psychology, Physics, Engineering or a related field and have research interests in ageing, brain development and neuroimaging.
Applications should include a full CV with a covering letter stating the area(s) of research achievement, together with the names and addresses of three referees that may be contacted. Electronic applications are preferred and should be submitted stating the reference number(31981) to: Researchfellow@bham.ac.uk by Friday 30th June 2006 It is anticipated that interviews will be held in July 2006.
For further information please contact:
Zoe Kourtzi, Chair of Brain Imaging Behavioural and Brain Sciences School of Psychology University of Birmingham, Birmingham, UK e-mail: z.kourtzi@bham.ac.uk
************ Zoe Kourtzi, PhD Chair of Brain Imaging Behavioural and Brain Sciences School of Psychology University of Birmingham Edgbaston, Birmingham B15 2TT UK
tel: 121 414 8509 fax: 121 414 4897 e-mail: z.kourtzi@bham.ac.uk
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