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Research Associate University of Cambridge, Department of Experimental Psychology Salary: £27,578 - £35,938 pa Applications are invited for a cognitive neuroscientist with strong imaging skills to work in the Neurolex Group, an interdisciplinary team led by Professor William Marslen-Wilson. The applicant will use neuro-imaging methods to investigate spoken language comprehension across several languages, with Modern Standard Arabic likely to be a particular focus. The group has access to a research-dedicated 3T Siemens MR scanner and to an Elekta-Neuromag VectorView 304 channel MEG facility (with EEG). We currently use a variety of univariate and multivariate analyses on fMRI and MEG/EEG data-sets, with increasing emphasis on pattern-information analysis. Applicants must have (or about to obtain) a PhD in the cognitive neurosciences (or related areas), in depth experience with fMRI analysis, and excellent statistical skills. Knowledge of multivariate methods is desirable. Given the nature of the research, we are interested in Arabic-speaking candidates, although this is not essential. For further details, please see our website at http://www.neurolex.psychol.cam.ac.uk/ Closing date: 1 July 2012 Expected interview date: w/c 16 July 2012 Start date: 1 September 2012 Limit of tenure: Funds are available for until 31 August 2014 Applications should be sent to Mrs M Dixon at [log in to unmask] or by post to Mrs Marie Dixon, Centre for Speech, Language and the Brain, Department of Experimental Psychology, University of Cambridge, Downing Street, Cambridge, CB2 3EB. Applications should include a full CV, a covering letter, and a CHRIS/6 cover sheet (see http://www.admin.cam.ac.uk/offices/hr/forms/chris6/) including the names and contact details of two referees. Please ensure your application is clearly marked with the correct vacancy number as Neurolex is currently recruiting for several positions. The Vacancy Number for this position is PJ00293. The University values diversity and is committed to equality of opportunity. The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.