Research Assistant – full time fixed term (18 months)
The MRC Cognition and Brain Sciences Unit (CBSU) is an internationally renowned research
institute with state-of-the-art cognitive neuroscience facilities.
A Research Assistant position is available to join an ongoing project investigating cognition
and behaviour in children with intellectual disability of known genetic origin. The position
will involve employing standardised assessments and experimental measures with children
and their parents in home settings around the UK. This position would be ideal for someone
wanting to gain experience in research that involves developmental populations with
cognitive impairments.
You will have a good undergraduate degree in psychology or a related discipline, plus a
keen interest in developmental cognitive psychology and neurodevelopmental disorders.
Experience of working with human volunteers, particularly children and/or adolescents with
disability and their families is very desirable. You will also have a good knowledge of
software packages and techniques for data analysis (e.g. SPSS) and document/presentation
production (e.g. MS Office) and proved good abilities in time management.
This is a 18 months fixed term position based in Cambridge, and involves travel to home
settings around the UK, which would be facilitated by having a valid full UK driving licence.
The starting salary will be in the range of £21,517 - £22,748 per annum, depending upon
qualifications and experience. We offer a flexible pay and reward policy, 30 days annual
leave entitlement, and an MRC final salary Pension Scheme.
We are not able to offer sponsorship under Points Based Immigration for this position.
Applications are handled by the UK Shared Business Services; to apply please visit our job
board at http://www.topcareer.jobs and upload your CV along with a covering letter stating
why you are applying for this role (when saving your documents please include the IRC
number in the file name). Applicants who would like to receive this advert in an alternative
format (e.g. large print, Braille, audio or hard copy), or who are unable to apply online
should contact us by telephone on 01793 867003 and quote reference number IRC202781.
Closing date: 11th October 2015
This position is subject to pre-employment screening
The Medical Research Council is an Equal Opportunities Employer