Research Assistant (Fixed Term)
We are seeking a Research Assistant to join the Computational Cognition Group led by Professor Paul Bays at the University of Cambridge. The successful candidate will work as part of a team of researchers investigating the cognitive and neural mechanisms responsible for perceiving and remembering visual objects, and for directing visual attention and gaze.
The appointee to this fixed-term role will work to complete an experimental and modelling project studying fixational eye movements in the context of visual memory. The successful candidate will also be expected and encouraged to contribute to experimental design, data analysis, presentation of results in the form of talks and posters, and preparation of papers for peer-reviewed publication.
Applicants should hold a Master's or equivalent level of degree in neuroscience, cognitive science, experimental psychology or any other relevant subject. Previous experience in human behavioural experimentation and computational modelling of fixational eye movement data is essential.
Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 6 months in the first instance.
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Informal enquiries are welcomed and should be directed to: Professor Paul Bays (email: pmb20@cam.ac.uk)
Please quote reference PJ49339 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.
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Research Assistant (Part Time, Fixed Term)
We are seeking a part-time Research Assistant to join the Department of Psychology at the University of Cambridge. The position is available for up to two days a week. The successful candidate will support research projects investigating adolescent behavioural and brain development and will work within Professor Sarah-Jayne Blakemore's research group.
The Research Assistant will contribute to studies examining socio-cognitive processing during adolescence. Data will be collected in local schools in Cambridge and in the laboratory at the Department of Psychology. The role requires strong organisational and project management skills, the ability to work effectively as part of a team, and experience working with children, adolescents, parents and teachers.
Key responsibilities will include programming experimental tasks and questionnaires, recruiting participants, supporting administrative tasks, collecting and analysing data, and assisting with the preparation of research outputs. The post-holder will also contribute to the general administrative activities of the research group.
This is an in-person position based at the University of Cambridge (not hybrid). Occasional weekend data collection may be required; time off in lieu will be provided during the week. One of the projects forms part of a larger collaboration with the University of Cardiff, and occasional short visits to Cardiff will be expected (for which travel and accommodation will be covered).
Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 1 year in the first instance.
Once an offer of employment has been accepted, the successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.
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Informal enquiries are welcomed and should be directed to: Professor Sarah-Jayne Blakemore, sjblakemore@psychol.cam.ac.uk
Please quote reference PJ49254 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.
The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.
The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.