[visionlist] postdoc in visual memory and normal ageing

[Jim Brockmole]

Research Fellowship in Visual Cognition and Normal Ageing

The Psychology Department at the University of Edinburgh anticipates  
(pending final budgetary approval) the appointment of a full time  
interdisciplinary post-doctoral Research Fellowship in cognitive  
ageing and visual cognition.  The post is fixed-term, and may be  
offered for up to 3 years.  The anticipated start date is September 1,  
2008.

The successful applicant will join a team of researchers, led by Dr.  
James Brockmole, dedicated to executing a systematic program of  
research aimed at advancing our theoretical understanding of the  
cognitive architecture of visual working memory and how this system  
changes with age.  The successful applicant will be responsible for  
designing, running, and analysing experiments and will have the  
opportunity to contribute to all other aspects of the research,  
including conceptualization of studies and dissemination of research  
through journals and conference presentations.  The Fellow will also  
have the potential to collaborate actively with other members of the  
visual cognition and cognitive ageing communities in one of the  
leading centres for cognitive science, neuroscience, cognition, and  
computation worldwide.  Project partners at the University of  
Edinburgh include the Lothian Birth Cohort Studies, the Disconnected  
Mind Project, and the MRC Centre in Cognitive Ageing and Cognitive  
Epidemiology.

Official announcements, further particulars, and relevant closing  
dates concerning the post will be announced in the coming weeks.  In  
the mean time, potential applicants are encouraged to express their  
interest and to direct informal enquiries to Dr. James Brockmole:  
James.Brockmole at ed.ac.uk.

It is anticipated that the salary scale for this post will be £28,290  
- £33,780 per year.  Starting salary will be commensurate with  
experience, but will be no higher than £30,013 (currently point 3 on  
the UE7 scale).

The University of Edinburgh is committed to equality and diversity.


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James R. Brockmole, Ph.D.
Psychology Department
The University of Edinburgh
7 George Square (Room G.30)
Edinburgh EH8 9JZ
United Kingdom

Phone: +44 131 650 3422
Web: http://www.psy.ed.ac.uk/people/jbrockmo

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