UK: Research Fellow, Behavioural and Brain Sciences Unit
Closing date: 08 September 2005
CFL/05/42 - Research Fellow
Job description,br>The Behavioural and Brain Sciences Unit seeks to appoint a full-time post-doctoral research fellow to support the Unit’s research programmes on the familial origins of autistic spectrum disorders. The main focus of this position is to work with a team on the genetics of social-cognition deficits in the families of autistic or Asperger syndrome children. The post holder will assist with the gathering of data by interview, observation and psychometric testing, from families with an autistic child. Experience of structured assessments of autistic symptoms (e.g. ADI-R, ADOS) is desirable, but not essential.
A first degree in psychology, neuroscience or a related discipline will be suitable for this post, with experience in computer science desirable. A PhD in a related discipline is essential. Some knowledge of basic computer programming and web-design (e.g., HTML, XML, and JavaScript) is essential. A good command of SPSS is essential; experience in developing and implementing MySQL (or similar) relational database architecture preferable.
Click here to go to the Behavioural and Brain Sciences Unit home pageGrading and remuneration information
Salary will be on the RA1A scale (£20,044 - £23,182 per annum), depending on skills and experience. London Weighting of £2,400 per annum is payable in addition. The post is funded for eighteen months in the first instance and is likely to be renewed, depending on the successful completion of the first phase of the investigation.
For informal enquiries please contact Professor David Skuse on 020 7905 2712.
How to apply
A job description with application details can be obtained by referring to our web site http://www.ich.ucl.ac.uk/ich/humanresources/. Alternatively, you may wish to email hrassist@ich.ucl.ac.uk or send a stamped, self addressed A4 envelope to Human Resources Department, Institute of Child Health, 30 Guilford Street, London WC1N 1EH.
Any offer of employment will be subject to a satisfactory criminal records check.
Please quote job reference number CFL/05/42
Reference:http://www.ich.ucl.ac.uk/ich/humanresources/jobvacancy_00321
