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Dear All, Dr David Porter at Oxford Brookes University has three vacancies for researchers in posture. The three vacancies are: 1. A fixed-term appointment for two years to carry out a research study with the title: "Does using adjustment of centre of gravity to control computer games influence the development of sitting ability in children with cerebral palsy? 2. A fixed-term appointment for five years to work on a research study with the title: "Does the use of a knee block influence hip deformity, functional ability and pain in children with bilateral cerebral palsy?" 3. Another opportunity will be available from October/November 2006. This will involve working on several pilot research studies with a general theme of postural management. If you are interested, contact Dr Porter as soon as possible. Further information is attached. His contact details are: Dr David Porter Elizabeth Casson Trust Reader in Occupational Therapy Oxford Brookes University School of Health & Social Care Marston Campus Jack Straws Lane Oxford OX3 0FL tel: 01865-482667 email: [log in to unmask] Cheers, Aidan. Aidan Parr Researcher FAST - Foundation for Assistive Technology 12 City Forum 250 City Road London EC1V 8AF Tel: +44 (0) 20 7253 3303 Fax: +44 (0) 20 7253 5990 Reg. Charity Number: 1061636 Why not go to the FAST website at http://www.fastuk.org <http://www.fastuk.org/> to find out more about FAST and how you can be involved. To stay up to date with the latest news on assistive technology why not subscribe to the AT Forum's monthly email bulletin by sending an email to: [log in to unmask] Check out previous bulletins at http://www.fastuk.org/atforum.php.