An opening exists for a Postdoctoral Research Associate to join the Cognitive Systems Neuroscience Laboratory, led by Dr TJ Bussey and Dr LM Saksida, at the University of Cambridge. The project involves the validation of a new computer-automated cognitive screening procedure for the detection of cognitive impairments in preclinical models of Schizophrenia. This method will allow us to use tasks that are virtually identical to those used to test patient groups, and could revolutionise the screening of therapeutic agents for this most debilitating of diseases.

 

Applicants should have a Ph.D. in behavioural neuroscience, or a related discipline, and a proven track record in neurobiological investigations relevant to the brain. Specific skills in behaviour are essential. Experience in stereotaxic procedures, histology, neuropharmacology and/or models of Schizophrenia would be an asset.

 

The post is funded by Janssen Pharmaceuticals and is relevant to several inter-related research themes of the Behavioural and Clinical Neuroscience Institute (http://research.psychol.cam.ac.uk/~bcni/).

 

Further particulars are available on the CSN Lab website (http://www.psychol.cam.ac.uk/csnlab/). Informal enquiries can be directed to Dr Timothy Bussey (tjb1000@cam.ac.uk)Applications including a covering letter, CV (including the names, addresses and e-mail addresses of three referees), and a completed PD18 coversheet (Part I, Section B of Part II, and Part III) should be sent to Mrs Nicola Richmond at na241@cam.ac.uk or by post to Department of Experimental Psychology, University of Cambridge, Downing Street, Cambridge, CB2 3EB. The PD18 can be downloaded from http://www.admin.cam.ac.uk/offices/hr/forms/pd18/.

 

The University is committed to equality of opportunity.

 

Final closing date for applications: 10 September 2009.

 

Limit of tenure: 2 years