Research Associate

You will actively engage in stimulus preparation, pilot testing, data collection and analysis, manuscript preparation and impact activities. You will hold a PhD in an appropriate field (e.g., neuroscience of language) or will have submitted your thesis before the start date. You will be experienced in conducting research using fMRI and/or EEG and have excellent writing skills (academic and non-academic). Additional experience in EEG source localisation, dynamic causal modelling (DCM), or in working with children or patients with Parkinson’s or AVHs will be beneficial.

By the measure of research power, University of Manchester was ranked 7th overall for Unit of Assessment (Psychology, Psychiatry and Neuroscience) in REF2014. You will join a vibrant and stimulating research community at the School of Psychological Sciences. The School also has close links with the Institute of Brain, Behaviour and Mental Health, NIHR/Wellcome Trust Manchester Clinical Research Facility, ESRC International Centre for Language and Communicative Development (LuCiD) and Salford Royal Foundation Trust; it is a continual source of intellectual stimulation and career opportunities.

Please note that if you do not have permission to work in the UK, the University of Manchester will not be able to obtain a Certificate of Sponsorship for you to take up this position. All non EU/EEA candidates must have valid immigration status and/or a UK visa valid for the duration of the contract in order to be considered for this appointment.

The School of Psychological Sciences is committed to promoting equality and diversity, including the Athena SWAN charter for promoting women’s careers in STEMM subjects (science, technology, engineering, mathematics and medicine) in higher education. The School received a Silver Award in 2015 for their commitment to the representation of women in the workplace and we particularly welcome applications from women for this post. Appointment will always be made on merit. For further information, please visit http://www.mhs.manchester.ac.uk/about-us/athena/.

Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:

Dr Bo Yao

Email: Bo.Yao@manchester.ac.uk

Tel: 0161 275 2696

General enquiries:

Email: hrservices@manchester.ac.uk

Tel: 0161 275 4499

Technical support:

Email: universityofmanchester@helpmeapply.co.uk

Tel: 01565 818 234

Date of external posting:     Wednesday 6 January 2016

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