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Dear All, If you know people who might be interested in either of the following, please could you pass on the details to them? The project is centred around learning mechanisms in the human neocortex and cerebellum. The techniques involved include event-related fMRI (3T at Royal Holloway; 7T MRI at Wellcome Trust Centre for Integrative Neuroscience, University of Oxford), instrumental learning of eye movements (eyetracking in MRI using Eyelink 1000 eyetracker) and classical conditioning of simple reflexes, in young and older people. * POSTDOCTORAL POSITION: https://www.jobs.ac.uk/job/BPJ665/postdoctoral-research-scientist * PhD STUDENTSHIP: https://www.jobs.ac.uk/job/BPC945/fully-funded-phd-studentship-brain-mechanisms-of-learning I welcome preliminary email enquiries for either of these. Details are also pasted below. Thanks, Narender Postdoctoral Research Scientist Department of Psychology Location: Egham Salary: £35,333 per annum - including London Allowance Closing Date: Monday 04 March 2019 Interview Date: To be confirmed Reference: 0119-001 Applications are invited for the post of Postdoctoral Research Scientist in the Department of Psychology. The project will investigate the frontal lobe and cerebellar basis of learning, and controlled and automatic processing in the human brain using 3T and ultra-high field 7T functional MRI. This exciting project will explore new ideas using methods that include the higher order, instrumental learning of eye movements, and the classical conditioning of simple reflexes, in both young and older people (see Ramnani (2006), Nature Reviews Neuroscience 7(7):511-522). This generously-funded project will have exclusive access to newly acquired, dedicated equipment including a state-of-the-art, MRI-compatible eyetracker. MRI data will be acquired at two well-supported, research-dedicated MRI facilities (3T Siemens Trio MRI scanner hosted at Royal Holloway, and 7T research-dedicated MRI facility at the Wellcome Trust Centre for Integrative Neuroscience, University of Oxford). There will also be a minor, applied component that investigates eye movement skill in older drivers using advanced driving simulator facilities. The successful candidate will have opportunities to shape the science, acquire expertise in a large range of techniques and skills, and generate first-author papers in work that they lead. The post will suit candidates who have a strong interest in pursuing a research career. They should have, or expect to gain, a PhD in behavioural / cognitive neurosciences, or in a cognate discipline (thesis examination should be completed before the start of their contract). They should also have published in a peer-reviewed journals. Experience with one or more of methods in used in this project is desirable. In return we offer a highly competitive rewards and benefits package including: * Generous annual leave entitlement * Training and Development opportunities * Pension Scheme with generous employer contribution * Various schemes including Cycle to Work, Season Ticket Loans and help with the cost of Eyesight testing. * Free parking * Competitive Maternity, Adoption and Shared Parental Leave provisions The project is funded by a BBSRC grant to Prof. Narender Ramnani who will supervise the project. The post is based in Egham, Surrey, where the College is situated in a beautiful, leafy campus near to Windsor Great Park and within commuting distance from London. The start date is flexible and negotiable (ideally April/May 2019). Informal inquiries are encouraged to [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Prof. Narender Ramnani on [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> or +44 (0)1784 443519 To view further details of this post and to apply please visit https://jobs.royalholloway.ac.uk<https://jobs.royalholloway.ac.uk/>. For queries on the application process the Human Resources Department can be contacted by email at: [log in to unmask]<http://www.rhul.ac.uk/Personnel/JobVacancies.htm> Please note: We require a CV to be submitted for this role, please ensure you attach this to your application. This can be done in the 'Additional Information' section of the application. Please quote the reference: 0119-001 Closing Date: Midnight, 4 March 2019 Interview Date: To be confirmed Fully-funded PhD Studentship, Brain Mechanisms of Learning Department of Psychology Location: Egham Closing Date: Tuesday 22 January 2019 Reference: 0119-007 Fully-funded PhD Studentship, Brain Mechanisms of Learning Applications are invited for a full-time PhD Studentship to investigate frontal lobe and cerebellar basis of memory formation and decision-making in the human brain (see Ramnani (2006), Nature Reviews Neuroscience 7(7):511-522). This exciting project will include opportunities to develop and use highly innovative experimental designs and a range of different data acquisition and analysis methods. MRI data will be acquired at two well-supported, research-dedicated MRI facilities (3 Tesla CUBIC MRI scanner hosted at Royal Holloway, and the ultra-high field 7 Tesla MRI facility at the Wellcome Trust Centre for Integrative Neuroscience, University of Oxford). The work will also use different behavioural methods. We will compare the higher order, instrumental learning of eye movements using a state-of-the-art, MRI-compatible eyetracker, with the cerebellar-dependent classical conditioning of simple reflexes. In addition, the project will investigate the impact of ageing upon information processing in the human brain and there will also be a minor, applied study that investigates eye movement skill in older drivers using a driving simulator. This research project is generously funded through a BBSRC grant to Prof. Narender Ramnani. The successful candidate will work in a supportive environment that fosters career development, will have a chance to shape the science, and acquire expertise in a large range of techniques and skills. They will also be supported to produce first-author papers in work that they lead. The post will suit candidates who can demonstrate an aptitude and enthusiasm for research, experience of research environments, and a strong interest in pursuing a research career. They should also be confident in their ability to acquire new computing and technical skills. Applicants should ideally hold, or be predicted to achieve, a first class or upper second class undergraduate degree in Psychology, Neuroscience, or related disciplines (an MSc in these subjects is not essential). Further information on our research environment can be found here<https://pure.royalholloway.ac.uk/portal/en/organisations/department-of-psychology_250e1e3a-104a-4d97-93a3-934ab0e30c02.html>. The studentship is expected to commence in September 2019 or as soon as possible thereafter. For eligible students the studentship will cover UK/EU fees and a tax-free annual stipend, equivalent to UKRI rates, with London weighting (starting at approximately £17,000 per year). You do not need to submit a research proposal for this project. Instead, please submit your CV and a personal statement where you explain how your past research experience and studies have prepared you for this project. Please contact Professor Narender Ramnani ([log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>) with further queries. Applications should be submitted via RHUL Direct<https://admissions.royalholloway.ac.uk/#/HEapplicationForm////////1> The closing date for the receipt of applications is 12pm on Monday 11 February 2019, and interviews are anticipated in the week of 18 February 2019 We positively welcome applications from all sections of the community.