Research Assistant (Part Time, Fixed Term)

We invite applications for a Research Assistant post at the MRC Cognition and Brain Sciences Unit, an internationally renowned research institute and part of the University of Cambridge. The post-holder will contribute to a vibrant and varied programme of clinical psychological research focused on assessment and rehabilitation in adults with acquired brain injury and children who struggle with attention and executive control.

The successful applicant will join a dedicated team, led by Tom Manly that has conducted pioneering and internationally recognised work in clinical assessment and rehabilitation including the development of the Test of Everyday Attention for Children (TEA-Ch), Goal Management Training (GMT), Assisted Intention Monitoring (AIM) and home-based online Attention Training.

The post would particularly suit candidates keen to gain/expand upon clinical and research experience. Similar posts at the CBU have proved a useful step in gaining places on clinical psychology and other training programmes and in developing a research career.

For enquiries, contact Tom Manly, by email: tom.manly@mrc-cbu.cam.ac.uk. Information on the unit can be found at http://www.mrc-cbu.cam.ac.uk.

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 3 years in the first instance.

Once an offer of employment has been accepted, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service check (enhanced with children and adults' barred lists).

Click the 'Apply' button below to register an account with our recruitment system (if you have not already) and apply online.

Please ensure that you upload a covering letter and a CV in the Upload section of the online application. The covering letter should outline how you match the criteria for the post and why you are applying for this role. If you upload any additional documents which have not been requested, we will not be able to consider these as part of your application.

Please include details of your referees, including email address and phone number, one of which must be your most recent line manager.

The closing date for applications is: 5th March 2023

The interview date for the role is: To be confirmed

Please quote reference SU35308 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.

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