5 December: fyi -- cognitive science, UK
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Job reference A2365
SALARY GRADE/ RANGE: Technical Grade 3: £17677 to £19261 GBP pa, pro rata
The School of Psychology at the University of Plymouth wishes to
recruit Research Technicians (2 posts) to work on projects in
cognitive and social neuroscience funded by International Research,
Networking and Collaboration grants from the University of Plymouth
and EU Marie Curie grants. The post will be based in research labs at
the Centre for Brain, Cognition & Behaviour
(http://psychology.plymouth.ac.uk/). CBCB includes several EUCOGII
members and links closely with the Centre for Robotics and Neural
Systems (CRNS): http://www.tech.plym.ac.uk/SOCCE/CRNS/
The primary duties involve collecting data for human neuroscience
research (e.g., electroencephalogram [EEG] and/or cognitive psychology
experiments) under the supervision of Dr Haline Schendan and
collaborators. The projects involve cognitive neuroscience research on
the brain basis of human semantic memory (i.e., meaning and conceptual
understanding) and social neuroscience research on the brain basis of
deception (known popularly as lie detection). The tasks will require
both practical skills and computer literacy to run the equipment,
software, and maintain records. Under the direction and supervision of
supervisor(s) the post holder(s) will utilise and extend their current
techniques and have an opportunity to develop skills in cognitive
neuroscience, especially recording of EEG and event-related potentials
(ERPs).
You will have a good degree qualification or equivalent in Cognitive
Science, Neuroscience, Computer Science, Psychology or related field,
or at least 2 A-levels in Psychology, Biology or other relevant
subjects, or equivalent vocational qualification. You should also have
relevant experience of research in electroencephalography or relevant
laboratory based experience. You will be competent in the scientific
study of human cognition or neurophysiology, computer programming,
biomedical engineering, electrical engineering, or
electroencephalography.
You will have experience with at least one of the following: (a)
conducting experimental research in Neuroscience, Cognitive Science,
Psychology or a related field, (b) computer programming, (c)
electroencephalography. Experience conducting electroencephalography
experiments in cognitive neuroscience would be an advantage.
You will have the following skills or abilities: Excellent computer
skills (Windows OS or linux, MS Office; matlab would be a plus),
excellent organizational and interpersonal skills, ability to work to
agreed deadlines and as part of a team, good time management skill,
excellent attention to detail, excellent reading and spelling
abilities, conscientiousness, meticulousness, and excellent manual
dexterity to handle delicate and sensitive EEG equipment safely and
without breakage.
This is a fixed term position until 31 July 2012 (start date
negotiable but ideally around 9 January 2012). Each position is for up
to 37 hours per week, either to be worked by one person full-time or
as a job-share by two people working part-time hours; due to the start
of new grants in 2012, it is anticipated that similar new fixed-term
positions will become available for up to 4 years following the end
date of these positions.
The closing date for completed applications is 14 December
2011. Interviews are expected to take place within 2 weeks of the
closing date.
Shortlisting to be completed by: Shortly after closing date.
For informal discussion, contact Dr Haline Schendan
(haline.schendan@plymouth.ac.uk)
http://www.jobs.ac.uk/job/ADO125/research-technician/
http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/files/extranet/docs/JOB/A2365%20Job%20description.pdf
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The Centre for Brain, Cognition and Behavior (CBCB) has 36 research
active academic staff:
http://psychology.plymouth.ac.uk/research/. This vibrant centre is
well resourced. 5 dedicated technicians support the Centre's
laboratories. The Centre houses 513m2 of lab space across 35 rooms
with 95 networked computers for behavioral testing, including eye
tracking, visuomotor affordance equipment, and virtual
reality. Portable equipment, such as laptops, video-cameras and
headphones, are available on demand. The Centre houses a
state-of-the-art, multi-modal neuroimaging, computer lab. Cognitive
neuroscience laboratories cover the full range of techniques. For
EEG/ERP/psychophysiology, there are three fully-equipped, 128-channel,
active-electrode systems and two 64-channel passive amplification
systems, which can allow EEG recording during TMS. The fully-equipped
TMS lab houses single pulse and repetitive stimulation with
stereotactic positioning to integrate with fMRI data. The
research-dedicated fMRI scanner is housed at the Peninsula Medical
School (http://centres.exeter.ac.uk/pmrrc/) and has systems for
stimulus delivery, response collection, and eye tracking. CBCB
includes several EUCOGII members and links closely with the Centre for
Robotics and Neural Systems (CRNS):
http://www.tech.plym.ac.uk/SOCCE/CRNS/ See also:
http://www.psy.plymouth.ac.uk/research/Neuroscience/
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Haline E. Schendan, Ph.D.
School of Psychology
Faculty of Science & Technology
Plymouth University
Drake Circus
Plymouth, Devon PL4 8AA
United Kingdom
Office: Portland Square A208
011 +44 (0)1752 584804
Haline.Schendan@plymouth.ac.uk
Lecturer, Centre for Brain, Cognition, & Behaviour
Visiting Scientist, MGH Martinos Center
http://www.psy.plymouth.ac.uk/research/HESchendan/
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