Research Associate/Research Fellow in Developmental Neuroimaging - Cardiff University

Vacancy Reference Number
7781BR
Closing Date
29 Sep 2018
Salary
£32,548 to £47,722
Duration
3 years

The Cardiff University Brain Research Imaging Centre (CUBRIC) and Neuroscience and Mental Health Research Institute (NMHRI) seek a creative and collaborative scientist to help establish a developmental neuroimaging programme at Cardiff University.

This is a rare and exciting career opportunity to join a successful neuroimaging centre in a phase of strong growth.  The successful candidate will benefit from access to a suite of Siemens MRI systems, including a Connectom system (3T with 300mT/m gradients), 7T Magnetom system and two 3T Prisma systems. These systems are well-supported by an on-site Siemens scientist, a comprehensive master research agreement with Siemens, and a talented team of physicists, engineers, radiographers and scientific support officers.  
 
We are seeking an excellent candidate, with a relevant PhD and experience, to take forward CUBRIC and NMHRI’s ambitious neuroimaging research strategy, in collaboration also with the newly established Cardiff University Centre for Human Developmental Science (CUCHDS). This post (fixed for 3 years in the first instance) is badged as a ‘Rising Star’ post, with the aim of building research capacity in the areas of developmental neuroimaging. Accordingly, you should have an emerging international profile, with an excellent publication record for your stage of career.

The post duration is for full time for 3 years, and will be made at either Research Associate (Grade 6), or Research Fellow (Grade 7) - according to the level of expertise and experience.

Salary: £32,548 - £38,833 per annum (Grade 6).
             £41,212 - £47,722 per annum (Grade 7)

Advert Posted: Tuesday, 28 August 2018   

Date Closing: Saturday, 29 September 2018 
 
Applying:
In advance of submitting a full application, applicants are strongly encouraged to engage in informal discussions with CUBRIC’s Director (Prof Derek K Jones, jonesd27@cardiff.ac.uk) and the NMHRI Director (Prof Jeremy Hall, HallJ10@cardiff.ac.uk)  In addition to discussing the job, this will also ensure that your application form is completed appropriately.

For more information and to apply, click here

Contact Details

Prof Derek K Jones: jonesd27@cardiff.ac.uk
Prof Jeremy Hall: HallJ10@cardiff.ac.uk