Birkbeck (University of London) RCUK Academic Fellowship Developmental and Cognitive Neuroscience We are seeking a talented individual to conduct research within the Centre for Brain & Cognitive Development and/or the new Wolfson Institute for Brain & Function and Development, both within the School of Psychology, Birkbeck. The RCUK Fellowship will build on new and exciting initiatives in developmental and cognitive neuroscience within the School, including a new research MRI facility scheduled to open later this year. We seek applicants who have interests that consolidate the collaborative links between members of the new Wolfson Institute, the CBCD, and the new MRI facility. We are particularly interested in candidates whose research centres on developmental functional or structural MRI. However, other candidates in developmental and cognitive neuroscience that help to establish and reinforce collaborative bridges within the grouping will also be considered. While primarily a research fellow in the initial years, you may contribute to teaching at graduate and postgraduate level. This is initially a three year research post leading to a permanent academic appointment, at an appropriate level, when the fellowship ends. The fellowship is jointly funded by the RCUK Academic Fellowship scheme and Birkbeck. Salary will be £22,492 rising to £32,450 per annum at RA1A of the Research Staff Salary Scales. Initial salary award will be dependent on skills and experience. Informal enquiries should be made to Professor Mark Johnson, Director of the Centre for Brain & Cognitive Development, by email at mark.Johnson(a)bbk.ac.uk Download the job description and application form by clicking on ‘Further details' below or email humanresources(a)bbk.ac.uk quoting reference APS153 . Closing date: 14 August 2006 Birkbeck is an equal opportunities employer. Further details can be obtained from: http://www.jobs.ac.uk/fp/CF400/fp_index.html