Location: | London |
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Salary: | £42,365 to £48,424 |
Hours: | Full Time |
Contract Type: | Fixed-Term/Contract |
Placed On: | 25th June 2024 |
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Closes: | 24th July 2024 |
Job Ref: | 562452 |
Are you passionate about neurodevelopmental research? Join us at the Centre for Brain and Cognitive Development (CBCD) at Birkbeck, University of London, as a Postdoctoral Researcher. We are a leading research centre dedicated to understanding brain and cognitive development, and we are looking for a talented individual to lead our newly funded projects.
The post involves leading neurocognitive and brain imaging assessments on toddlers who were born prematurely. The Medical Research Council funded study examines sensory processing in infants/toddlers with an elevated likelihood of neurodevelopmental conditions by virtue of premature birth.
As a Postdoctoral Researcher, you will:
We are looking for a Postdoctoral Researcher who has:
The project is conducted with the Medawar Pain and Somatosensory Labs at UCL (Dr Lorenzo Fabrizi) and the Neonatal Units at UCLH (Dr Judith Meeks) with whom the post holder will collaborate.
The Centre for Brain and Cognitive Development (CBCD) incorporates a group of researchers studying brain and psychological development in typically and atypically developing babies and toddlers. We use behavioural testing and brain imaging methods to further our understanding and contribute to the field. We are part of Birkbeck, University of London, a world-renowned institution.
If you are a dedicated researcher with a passion for neurodevelopmental studies, we encourage you to apply for the Postdoctoral Researcher position at CBCD. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to ground breaking research and work with a team of leading experts. Apply now and take the next step in your research career!
Remuneration
£42,365 rising to £48,424 per annum. The salary, Grade 7, quoted is on the College's London Pay Scale.
Birkbeck offers a competitive salary and pension scheme, 31 days paid leave, flexible working arrangements and some of the most generous benefits in the HE sector, all while being located right in the heart of Central London.
Terms and Conditions
Fixed-term, 36-month contract. Full-time (35 hours a week). Please submit a CV for consideration. Closing date: 24 July. Interview date: Friday 26 July.
Enquiries
If you would like to know more about the role, please click on apply below or contact Dr Jannath Begum Ali, Senior Postdoctoral Researcher, at jannath.begum.ali@bbk.ac.uk.
If you have difficulty using the recruitment portal please contact jobs@bbk.ac.uk with the job reference number.
We welcome applicants from all sections of the community. The College is committed to improving the gender and cultural diversity of its workforce, holding an Athena SWAN award and operating Disability Confident & Mindful Employer schemes.
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