Postdoctoral Research Associate Language Processing - University of Leicester

Vacancy Reference Number

426

Closing Date

19 Sep 2018

Salary

£34,189 per annum due to funding restrictions Grade 7

Address

Neuroscience, Psychology and Behaviour, University of Leicester

Duration

Fixed term for 2 years

Vacancy terms: Full-time fixed term contract for two years

Advert closes midnight on: 19 Sep 2018

About the role

This ESRC funded project will pioneer the use of co-registration of eye movements and electroencephalography (EEG) to investigate the neural basis of ageing effects on language processing during natural reading. The project will establish the viability and utility of using this new co-registration technique to investigated effects of visual and cognitive ageing on reading. Broadly the role will involve implementing the co-registration of eye movements and EEG recording in the laboratory, developing and setting up new empirical studies, collecting and analysing data, contributing to dissemination of the work through conferences and writing for publication and implementing pathways to impact.

The project will involve extensive collaboration with colleagues at University of Central Lancashire (Prof. Simon Liversedge, Dr Federica Degno) and impact activities aimed at providing training to other researchers and publicising the out methods and findings to academic and non-academic audiences. 

About you

With a PhD in psychology or a related discipline you will have experience of conducting eye-tracking experiments, undertaking eye movement research and presenting research findings. 

You must have an organised approach to work in order to ensure research and impact activities are delivered in line with the overall research objectives. Excellent communication and relationship building skills are also essential in order to initiate and maintain communications with internal and external collaborators, members of the knowledge exchange seminar group and international researchers and scientists.

Additional information

Leicester is a leading University committed to international excellence, world-changing research and high quality, inspirational teaching. We are strongly committed to inclusivity, promoting equality and celebrating diversity among our staff and students. You will develop your career in a supportive and collaborative academic environment in one of the world’s leading research-intensive universities; elite in the excellence of our research, yet distinctive for the genuine synergy between our research and teaching.

In return for your hard work, we offer a working environment that is committed to inclusivity, through promoting equality and valuing diversity. We offer a competitive salary package with excellent pension scheme, a generous annual leave allowance and an online portal that offers a range of lifestyle benefits and discounts. Located close to Leicester city centre, our award winning campus benefits from a wide range of cafes, a fully equipped sports centre and nursery facilities. Further information regarding our extensive range of staff benefits is available here. 

For informal enquiries please contact Professor Kevin Paterson on kbp3@leicester.ac.uk.

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Contact Details

Professor Kevin Paterson: kbp3@leicester.ac.uk