[visionlist] Research Assistant - visual and multisensory development

[Marko Nardini]

Research Assistant - Visual and multisensory development
University College London

Applications are invited for the post of Research Assistant in the research department of Visual Neuroscience at the UCL Institute of Ophthalmology. The post holder will assist on a collaborative project with Dr Marko Nardini (UCL Institute of Ophthalmology) and Prof Denis Mareschal (Centre for Brain and Cognitive Development, Birkbeck College), investigating visual and multisensory development in 4-12 year old children. The successful applicant will carry out a range of duties, including recruiting participants, running experimental tasks, entering and analysing data, and assisting with presenting results. The position is funded for a period of 16 months in the first instance. 

Applicants must have an academic qualification (BSc or equivalent) in a scientific discipline related to experimental psychology, and be proficient in mathematics (e.g. 'A' level standard). Applicants must be extremely reliable and well organised and have an excellent rapport with 4-12-year-old children and their parents. Previous experience of either working in a developmental research lab, or collecting experimental data with young participants, or running perceptual studies with child or adult participants is also essential.

Informal enquiries about the post may be made to Dr Marko Nardini (email: m.nardini at ucl.ac.uk).

Applicants should apply online at http://www.ucl.ac.uk/hr/jobs/ where a job description and full person specification is available. 

If you have any enquiries regarding the application process please email: education-ioo at ucl.ac.uk

Closing Date: 7th January 2010