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Dear all, If you tried to email me in the last week, your message may have bounced; you will have received a notification to this effect. If that’s the case please re-send your email as I believe that the problem has
been fixed. In particular, the problems coincided with the job advertisement reproduced below. SO here it is again, and please do email me if you have any queries Regards Bob Carlyon Dr. Bob Carlyon Programme Leader MRC Cognition & Brain Sciences Unit 15 Chaucer Rd. Cambridge CB2 7EF England Tel: +44 (0)1223 355294 Fax: +44 (0)1223 355294 MRC Centenary 1913-2013 | 100 years of life-changing discoveries From: Bob Carlyon
Dear all, Please see the following ad for an opportunity to do some cochlear implant research in our lab. I’m happy to answer any informal queries Bob Investigator Scientist Cambridge
The MRC Cognition and Brain Sciences Unit (CBSU) is an internationally renowned research institute with state-of-the-art facilities.
A postdoctoral position is available to work with Dr. Bob Carlyon on a project entitled “Using measures of neural
survival to improve hearing by cochlear implant users”. This position is for a fixed term of
2 years 9 months and is funded by a grant from the charity Action on Hearing Loss. The research will be carried out in collaboration
with colleagues at Addenbrooke’s hospital, Cambridge. It combines an investigation into fundamental processes of hearing by cochlear implant users with the opportunity to directly apply the knowledge gained to improve patient outcome. You will have, or be
in the final stages of, a Ph.D. in a relevant auditory discipline, experience in the field of cochlear implants, and good numerical skills. The starting salary will be in the range of £26,282 - £29,885 per annum, depending upon qualifications and experience. This is supported by a flexible pay and reward policy, and optional MRC final salary Pension Scheme. We offer 30
days annual leave entitlement. Applications are handled by the RCUK Shared Services Centre; to apply please visit our job board at
http://www.topcareer.jobs/ and complete an online application form. Applicants who would like to receive this advert in an alternative format (e.g. large print,
Braille, audio or hard copy), or who are unable to apply online should contact us by telephone on 01793 867003, Please quote reference number IRC102193 Closing date: 25th August 2013 This position is subject to pre-employment screening The Medical Research Council is an Equal Opportunities Employer Dr. Bob Carlyon Programme Leader MRC Cognition & Brain Sciences Unit 15 Chaucer Rd. Cambridge CB2 7EF England Tel: +44 (0)1223 355294 Fax: +44 (0)1223 355294 MRC Centenary 1913-2013 | 100 years of life-changing discoveries |