Connectionists: Senior Research Associate/Research Associate in Sensorimotor Control

[Daniel Wolpert]

Senior Research Associate/Research Associate in Sensorimotor Control

Wolpert-lab, Department of Engineering, University of Cambridge 

Salary: £36,715-46,510 pa or £27,319-35,646 pa

We are seeking a highly motivated Senior Research Associate/Research Associate (postdoctoral fellow) to join our group working on theoretical and experimental approaches to human sensorimotor control. The project is led by Professor Daniel Wolpert and involves investigating the processes involved in motor learning, sensorimotor integration and control.

The successful applicants will be expected to conduct independent research involving both computational and experimental studies in motor learning in humans. Candidates should have finished or have submitted a Ph.D. in Neuroscience, Psychology, or Physical and Engineering Sciences relevant to sensorimotor control, with an academic record of scientific excellence, independent research, and a strong interest in an interdisciplinary approach to motor control. A strong mathematical, statistical, and/or computational background and experience with computers and programming (Matlab, C++, etc.) is expected. Applicants with a strong computational background relevant to neuroscience who wish to learn experimental approaches will also be considered. Appointment at the level of Senior Research Associate will be dependant upon qualifications, skills and experience to date. The appointment will be for one year initially (with the possibility of extension) starting May 2010 or as soon as possible thereafter.

Informal enquiries should be addressed by email to Professor Wolpert (wolpert at eng.cam.ac.uk). The cover sheet for applications, PD18 is available at http://www.admin.cam.ac.uk/offices/personnel/forms/pd18/ . Parts I, II and III should be sent, preferably by e-mail, with a letter of application, a statement of research interests, and a CV (in pdf or plain text formats if possible) with the names and full contact details (including e-mail addresses) of three referees to Ms Diane Unwin (dsu21 at cam.ac.uk), Department of Engineering, Trumpington Street, Cambridge, CB2 1PZ, (tel: +44 (0)1223 332600, fax: +44 (0)1223 3 32662), so as to reach her not later than April 1st 2010.

Interviews will be held with selected candidates as soon as possible after the closing date. 

Further particulars  are available on http://cbl.eng.cam.ac.uk/Public/SensorimotorRa