Postdoctoral Research Positions

Postdoctoral Research Associate

The Plasticity Lab is currently seeking a dedicated Postdoctoral Research Associate for a two-year fixed-term position in the first place, with the possibility of extension. Join our cutting-edge research program, spearheaded by Prof. Tamar Makin, as we delve into the fascinating realms of motor control, neural representation of the human body, and robotic body augmentation technology. Applications are now live on the University of Cambridge website.

As a vital member of our team, you will be responsible for joining an innovative research program aligned with the Plasticity Lab's core interests. Your tasks will include data collection, analysis, write-up, and dissemination of ongoing and future research. Furthermore, you will play a crucial role in supporting and training PhD students and other lab members in advanced analysis techniques. The ideal candidate will possess expertise in sensorimotor control, motor learning, or sensory/motor brain plasticity of humans.

We are relatively open-minded regarding the set of skills that the candidate will bring with them, however, candidates must have experience in designing, running, and analysing human studies.

A typical candidates should have either advanced fMRI or MEG expertise (e.g. multivariate analysis, laminar 7T), or alternatively an impressive background in quantitative (computational) motor control, or expertise with wearable motor technologies. Experience testing clinical populations with motor control challenges (children, stroke patients) is desirable.

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 2 years in the first instance. Click here to register an account with our recruitment system (if you have not already) and apply online.

Applicants must have (or be close to obtaining) a PhD. Full details available at the University of Cambridge website.

The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.

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