Postdoctoral Position in Cochlear Implant Research, Cambridge

[Bob Carlyon <bob.carlyon@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

MRC Cognition and Brain Sciences Unit, Cambridge
(see http://www.mrc-cbu.cam.ac.uk)

A three year training and development position is available to work with
Dr Bob Carlyon, in collaboration with the Emmeline Cochlear Implant
Centre, Cambridge. It is appropriate for a scientist who has either just
completed a doctorate or is in the early post-doctoral period. The
candidate will work on auditory scene analysis by cochlear implant
subjects and by normally hearing subjects. It is expected that the
successful candidate will have some experience in, or knowledge of
cochlear implant research, and will gain additional training and
experience during the appointment. Related work in Dr. Carlyon’s group
includes pitch perception and the processing of frequency changes in the
normal auditory system, neurophysiological correlates of higher-level
auditory processes, and the effects of attention on concurrent sound
segregation.

The expected start date will be 1 October
2004 but funds are available immediately.  The starting salary will
be £24,138 supported by a flexible pay and reward policy and an optional
MRC pension scheme.

Informal enquiries can be made to Bob Carlyon
(bob.carlyon@mrc-cbu.cam.ac.uk), who will also be at the ARO
meeting in Daytona Beach next week. 
For a formal job description please contact Anthea Hills, MRC CBU, 15
Chaucer Road, Cambridge, CB2 2EF, U.K..  Tel. 01223 355294. E-mail:
cbu-recruit@mrc-cbu.cam.ac.uk.

Applications should include a full CV and the contact details of two
professional referees, who can be approached prior to interview. 
Please quote reference CBU/204/6. Applications may be made by e-mail to:
recruit@mrc-lmb.cam.ac.uk or by post to Mrs Lesley Flood, Personnel
Officer, MRC Centre, Hills Road, Cambridge, CB2 2QH, U.K.

Closing date:  8 APRIL 2004

Dr. Bob Carlyon
MRC Cognition and Brain Sciences Unit
15 Chaucer Rd.
Cambridge CB2 2EF
England
Phone: (44) 1223 355294 ext 831
Fax:   (44) 1223 359062
email: bob.carlyon@mrc-cbu.cam.ac.uk
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