Senior Research Associate job, Univ of East Anglia

Senior Research AssociateUniversity of East Anglia - School of Psychology - Faculty of Social SciencesLocation:NorwichSalary:£32,548 to £38,833 per annumHours:Full TimeContract Type:Fixed-Term/ContractPlaced on:21st August 2017Closes:18th September 2017Job Ref:RA1434Senior Research Associate (Fixed Term) (RA1434)The University of East Anglia has some of the most innovative and highly regarded centres for research in the UK. Applications are invited for the post of Senior Research Associate in the School of Psychology. The aim of the project is to understand the influence of early sensory experience on the organisation of cognitive processes in the human brain. To this aim, the project will investigate cortical plasticity as a consequence of early or congenital deafness using functional neuroimaging techniquesThe successful applicant will be involved in the design and implementation of fMRI studies, data acquisition and analysis, preparation of results for publication, and preparation of data for preservation and sharing. They will be supported at all times to further develop their career and skills, encouraging them to take the initiative in development of research projects, present results to specialist and non-specialist audiences, and acquire new research-related and transferable skills, such as the knowledge of British Sign Language.Applicants should hold or expect shortly to hold a PhD in Neuroscience, Psychology, Biomedicine, Computer Science or a related discipl...
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