Subject: COCHLEAR IMPLANT AND PSYCHOACOUSTIC RESEARCH IN CAMBRIDGE From: Bob Carlyon <bob.carlyon(at)MRC-CBU.CAM.AC.UK> Date: Mon, 7 Jun 1999 16:15:06 +0100Dear all, Please bring the following job ad to the attention of any suitably-qualified colleagues. As I am placing this ad on more than one list, please accept my apologies if you receive this twice (or even thrice). I will be happy to answer any preliminary queries. Please note that I will be away from my email from the 12th-23rd June. COCHLEAR IMPLANT AND PSYCHOACOUSTIC RESEARCH IN CAMBRIDGE A three-year fixed-term scientific position is available at the MRC Cognition and Brain Sciences Unit, Cambridge, UK. The post has arisen as a result of an externally funded grant entitled "Segregating concurrent sounds in acoustic and electric hearing", awarded to Dr. Bob Carlyon in collaboration with Dr. Colette McKay (University of Melbourne) and with the cochlear implant centre at Addenbrooke's hospital, Cambridge.=20 The successful applicant will be expected to help develop a programme of cochlear implant research in Cambridge, and will have the opportunity to perform parallel psychoacoustic experiments with normal listeners. It is expected that the candidate will have gained a Ph.D. in auditory (preferably cochlear implant) research, and will have up to three years postdoctoral experience.=20 The appointment will be on the MRC band 4 salary scale. The starting salary will be in the range of =A318,000 to =A321,000 depending upon qualifications and experience, rising by performance pay to a maximum of =A328,900 per annu= m supported by an MRC pension scheme. A job description can be obtained from Philippa Hall on (01223) 402442 or e-mail pah(at)mrc-lmb.cam.ac.uk. Applications, including two copies of a full CV and the names and addresses of two professional referees, along with a copy of your most significant publication should be sent quoting reference CBU/ CIPR to Johanna Webb, Personnel Officer, MRC Centre, Hills Road, Cambridge CB2 2QH before the closing date of 9 July 1999. Preliminary enquiries are most welcome and should be directed to Dr. Bob Carlyon by email at bob.carlyon(at)mrc-cbu.cam.ac.uk.=20 The Medical Research Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer The Medical Research Council operates a No Smoking Policy Dr. Bob Carlyon MRC Cognition and Brain Sciences Unit 15 Chaucer Rd. Cambridge CB2 2EF England Phone: (44) 1223 355294 ext 720 Fax: (44) 1223 359062 NOTE NEW EMAIL ADDRESS: bob.carlyon(at)mrc-cbu.cam.ac.uk