Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Cognitive Neuroscience

3 weeks ago


Leeds, Leeds, United Kingdom University of Leeds Full time
Research Fellow in Cognitive Ageing and Brain Imaging

We are seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Research Associate to join our team at the University of Leeds, studying the neurobiological mechanisms of strategy use to improve memory in ageing.

The 1-year position is funded by the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) and will contribute to the project 'Strategy Training to support healthy cognitive ageing: behavioural, neuroimaging and real-world investigations', led by Prof Louise Brown Nicholls (University of Strathclyde), Dr Claudia von Bastian (University of Sheffield) and Prof Mario Parra Rodrigues (University of Strathclyde).

  1. Conduct research work in a professional and sensitive manner, collaborating with the project team to achieve project goals.
  2. Plan, organise, and prioritise your own workload, including leading preparation of research proposals and papers, and meeting deadlines.
  3. Benefits
    1. 26 days holiday plus approximately 16 Bank Holidays/days that the University is closed by custom.
    2. Generous pension scheme plus life assurance – the University contributes 14.
    3. Discounted staff membership options at The Edge, our state-of-the-art Campus gym.
    4. Access to on-site childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes are also available.


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