Marie Curie PhD position in Human Motor Control, Birmingham UK
Marie Curie PhD position in Human Motor Control, Birmingham UK
Marie Curie Early Stage Research Training in Human Sensorimotor Neuroscience
UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM, SCHOOL OF PSYCHOLOGY
Applications are invited for a postgraduate Research Associate position available immediately for 36 months to work in the field of human sensorimotor neuroscience. This Early Stage Research Training position is funded by the European Union as part of the “C7” Marie Curie Initial Training Network in “Cerebellar-Cortical Control: Cells, Circuits, Computation and Clinic”. The aim of the Training Network is to provide a multi-disciplinary research training in systems and cellular neuroscience of the cerebellum. The network involves researchers from across Europe working in motor behaviour, sensorimotor systems,
electrophysiology, biophysical and computational modelling and clinical research.
The trainee will undertake a research project focused on the parietal and cerebellar contribution to state estimation processes, using fMRI and MR-compatible robotics. Trainees have the possibility to register for a PhD at the University of Birmingham. This appointment will be through the University of Birmingham; however trainees will have the opportunity to undertake some studies and experiments at other sites within the EU Training Network.
To qualify as an Early Stage Researcher, applicants must be in their first 4 years since gaining a University degree which would entitle them to embark on doctoral studies in the country the degree was received.
Candidates cannot already possess a PhD qualification. You are advised to visit the website
http://ec.europa.eu/research/fp6/mariecurie-actions/pdf/faq_est.pdf to obtain further details of the specific selection criteria of eligibility for this post.
Informal enquiries should be directed to: Prof Chris Miall, School of Psychology, University of Birmingham, email: r.c.miall-at-bham.ac.uk
Salary (which will be subject to UK taxation & superannuation) will be at the EU Marie Curie rate of €37668 per annum with an additional contribution to the costs of mobility allowance of €6552-10476 per annum. Other benefits such as a career exploratory allowance and travel allowances will be available.
Applicants should complete an application form, available from the website detailed below, provide an up-to-date CV and letter of motivation, together with the names of three scientific referees.
Closing date: 27 November 2009
Reference: 47122
To download the details and submit an electronic application online visit: www.hr.bham.ac.uk/jobs alternatively information can be obtained from 0121 415 9000.
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