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<p class="MsoNormal">I am pleased to forward the job advertisement below for 4 open contract Lecturer posts (Assistant Professor equivalent) noting the inclusion of sensory systems in the profile and the excellent VR and neuroimaging facilities available.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">The School of Psychology at Aston University (Birmingham, UK) is seeking to appoint 4 Lecturers to contribute to, develop and enhance the research and teaching activities of the school
 independently, and as part of a team, through professional practice and expertise. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">The School of Psychology forms part of the College of Health and Life Sciences and the Institute of Health and Neurodevelopment. Our world-class research facilities include: <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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Family friendly Neuropsychology Assessment Labs. <o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;background:white;box-sizing: border-box">
The Aston Nutrition and Behaviour Laboratory (ANBL), which includes dedicated kitchen facilities, a child friendly observation room with Tracksys multi perspective observation system and Observer software including Facereader.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;background:white;box-sizing: border-box">
An ensuite sleep laboratory.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;background:white;box-sizing: border-box">
The Aston Laboratory for Immersive Virtual Environments (ALIVE) with a dedicated VR facility that includes the world’s largest rectilinear CAVE, a Vicon 12 camera motion capture lab, omnidirectional treadmills, driving simulator, and various head-mounted displays. <o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;background:white;box-sizing: border-box">
The Aston Neuroimaging Facilities (ANF) including a 3T MRI, 306 Channel MEG various EEG systems, Magstim TMS system (single-pulse, repetitive), and a Starstim HD tES-EEG system.<o:p></o:p></li></ul>
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<span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">In particular we are seeking applications from candidates who can complement our existing expertise in: neuro-development; health and well-being; cognition, language, and/or sensory
 systems. We encourage applications from candidates who can bridge two or more of these themes, and would welcome applicants who conduct translational or applied research as part of their activities.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">Candidates may be in the early stages of their academic career but should demonstrate an established track record of research excellence and publications appropriate for their stage.
 Candidates should also possess a track record in securing research funding, or the potential to attract such funding, with a clear ambition to develop programmes of research that will be recognized internationally as excellent. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">The successful candidate will join an open and inclusive group of Psychologists who deliver accredited undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in Psychology and should have some experience
 of undergraduate or postgraduate teaching.  <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">Applicants are encouraged to contact the Head of Psychology, Professor Richard Tunney (<a href="mailto:r.tunney@aston.ac.uk)"><span style="color:black">r.tunney@aston.ac.uk)</span></a> for
 an informal discussion about the posts before applying. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">Our web site at <a href="http://www.aston.ac.uk/lhs/" target="_blank"><span style="color:black">http://www.aston.ac.uk/lhs/</span></a> provides further details about the College of
 Health and Life Sciences, and the Institute of Health and Neurodevelopment (<a href="https://www2.aston.ac.uk/lhs/research/groups/aston-institute-of-health-and-neurodevelopment"><span style="color:black">https://www2.aston.ac.uk/lhs/research/groups/aston-institute-of-health-and-neurodevelopment</span></a>).<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">Please note: Redeployees will be given priority consideration for vacancies.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black"><a href="https://jobs.aston.ac.uk/Upload/vacancies/files/5496/R200392%20Job%20details%20-%20Lecturer%20in%20Psychology.pdf" target="_blank"><span style="color:black">Job Details</span></a>     <a href="https://jobs.aston.ac.uk/Upload/vacancies/files/5496/Job%20Details%20AU%20and%20HLS.pdf" target="_blank"><span style="color:black">University Information</span></a>  
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<span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">Further particulars and application forms are available in alternative formats on request i.e. large print, Braille, tape or CD Rom.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact HR via <a href="mailto:recruitment@aston.ac.uk" title="recruitment@aston.ac.uk"><span style="color:black">recruitment@aston.ac.uk</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-fareast-language:EN-GB">Best wishes<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-fareast-language:EN-GB">Andrew<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="mso-fareast-language:EN-GB">Everybodys work pattern is different. It sometimes suits me to send e-mails ot of hours but I don’t expect and immediate reply<o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#83008F;mso-fareast-language:EN-GB">Andrew Schofield</span></b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#606266;mso-fareast-language:EN-GB"><br>
Reader in Psychology<br>
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School of Psychology<br>
Birmingham, B4 7ET, UK<br>
0121 204 3313 <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#606266;mso-fareast-language:EN-GB"><a href="http://www.aston.ac.uk/"><span style="color:blue">www.aston.ac.uk</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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