A new and exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and enthusiastic graduate researcher to work on a collaborative project with the Speech and Brain Research Group using MRI to study children with developmental language disorder. The project is led by Professor Kate Watkins and Professor Dorothy Bishop.
The Speech and Brain Research Group has an established research record using brain imaging to study children and adults with disorders affecting speech and language. The aim of this project is to provide a detailed characterisation of structural and functional alterations in the brains of a large behaviourally well-characterised population of children with developmental language disorder. Activities will include recruiting participants and day-to-day management of the study, administering computerised or standardised behavioural tests, acquiring brain imaging data in children, analysing data, and preparing the data for publication.
The successful candidate will hold a degree (2.1 or higher) in a relevant subject (e.g. psychology, speech and language sciences, neuroscience, biomedical science) and have a strong interest in developmental language disorders and MRI. You will have excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills as the job involves interaction with children with developmental disorder and their caregivers. You will have the ability and willingness to contribute to the intellectual content of the research program, knowledge of statistical analysis of behavioural data, and the ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team. You should also be willing to work flexible hours (weekends and/or evenings as needed). Previous experience with brain imaging (MRI) and experience running a psychological or behavioural research project are desirable.
Further information can be found here
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