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[D-multisensory] Research Fellow, School of Psychology, Cardiff University



Research Fellow, School of Psychology, Cardiff University

Applications are invited for the post of Research Fellow at the School 
of Psychology, Cardiff University. The position is full-time for 3.5 
years, working on a BBSRC Research Grant: “Multisensory dynamics of 
selective attention in the human brain: a combined neurodisruption and
neuroimaging project”, held by Dr Chris Chambers, Dr Christian Ruff, and 
Prof. Jon Driver. The postholder will conduct research in the area of 
cognitive neuroscience, focusing on neural mechanisms of selective 
attention in the human brain. In particular, this project focuses on 
elucidating the neural basis of multisensory interactions between vision 
and touch, using transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) and functional 
magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI).

Essential skills include a thorough knowledge of fMRI techniques; 
experience with TMS is preferred but not essential. The successful
applicant will hold a PhD, however applications are welcomed from 
current PhD students who will have submitted their dissertation by
December 31st, 2007.

Salary: £27466 - £35,837 per annum, depending upon knowledge and 
experience. The closing date for applications is Wednesday January 23, 
2008. This position is available to commence from February 1, 2008.

For further details, see 
http://www.cardiff.ac.uk/jobs/academic/20070871-230108.html

Informal enquires can be directed to Chris Chambers 
(chris.chambers@ucl.ac.uk)

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Christian Ruff, PhD
Institute of Cognitive Neuroscience & 
Wellcome Trust Centre for Neuroimaging
University College London
17 Queen Square
London WC1N 3AR
United Kingdom

Phone: + 44 (0)207 679 1125
Fax:   + 44 (0)207 813 2835