[CogSci] Four positions at Cardiff Babylab, Cardiff University, UK

[Hana D'Souza]

Dear All,

We are looking to hire two postdocs (full-time, 2 years, with the possibility of extension, https://www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DIZ574/research-associate-x-2) and two research assistants (3 days/week, 1 year, with the possibility of extension, https://www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DIZ561/research-assistant-x-2) to join Cardiff Babylab on two projects funded by UKRI Future Leaders Fellowships.

The first project (PI: Hana D'Souza) will focus on the everyday learning opportunities of young children with and without Down syndrome using head-mounted cameras / eye-tracking.

The second project (PI: Dean D'Souza) will focus on using naturalistic and experimental methods (including neuroimaging) to understand how typically developing infants adapt to bilingual environments.

Please see the details below.

Closing date: Thursday 12 September 2024

Please share with anyone who might be interested (apologies for cross-posting) and reach out if any questions.

Many thanks,
Hana


Research Associate x 2
https://www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DIZ574/research-associate-x-2
Cardiff University - School of Psychology

We have an exciting opportunity for two Postdoctoral Research Associates with a PhD (or nearing completion) in Psychology (or a related field) to co-lead one of two research projects at the Cardiff Babylab.

The first project, which is funded by a UKRI Future Leaders Fellowship awarded to Dr Hana D’Souza, will focus on studying the everyday learning opportunities of young children with and without Down syndrome.

The second project, which is funded by a UKRI Future Leaders Fellowship awarded to Dr Dean D’Souza, will focus on using naturalistic and experimental methods to understand how typically developing infants adapt to bilingual environments.

Both projects will primarily be carried out in participants’ homes using head-mounted cameras to record the children’s visual and auditory experiences.

Additionally, the first project will use eye tracking technology and the second project will use neuroimaging.

Each post holder will join and co-lead a large team with a diverse range of responsibilities, including research design, participant recruitment, data curation, data sharing, data analysis, and dissemination of results (including manuscript preparation and conference presentations). Training and support will be provided as required.

These positions are particularly suited for those aiming to pursue an independent career in developmental science.

Research Environment
The successful candidates will be based at the Cardiff Babylab in the Cardiff University Centre for Human Developmental Science (CUCHDS). CUCHDS houses some of the most advanced equipment for infant research, including state-of-the-art eye tracking, functional near infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS), and magnetoencephalography with optically pumped magnetometers (OPM-MEG). The candidates may also be affiliated with the Cardiff University Brain Research Imaging Centre (CUBRIC), which is one of the largest and technologically most advanced imaging centres in Europe. Both CUCHDS and CUBRIC are part of the School of Psychology at Cardiff. The School is one of the strongest in the UK for world-leading research in psychology, psychiatry, and neuroscience – e.g., it is ranked 6th in the UK for research power (Research Excellence Framework 2021).

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team and strongly encourage candidates from underrepresented groups to apply.

In your personal statement, please indicate whether you want to be considered for the first, second, or both projects. Your preference will not impact on the selection process.

These positions are full-time, 35 hours per week and fixed term for 2 years.

Closing Date: Thursday, 12 September 2024

Research Assistant x 2
https://www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DIZ561/research-assistant-x-2
Cardiff University - School of Psychology
We have an exciting opportunity for two Research Assistants with a degree (or nearing completion) in Psychology (or a related field) to join one of two research projects at the Cardiff Babylab. The first project, which is funded by a UKRI Future Leaders Fellowship awarded to Dr Hana D’Souza, will focus on studying the everyday learning opportunities of young children with and without Down syndrome. The second project, which is funded by a UKRI Future Leaders Fellowship awarded to Dr Dean D’Souza, will focus on using naturalistic and experimental methods to understand how typically developing infants adapt to bilingual environments. Both projects will primarily be carried out in participants’ homes using head-mounted cameras to record the children’s visual and auditory experiences. Additionally, the first project will use eye-tracking technology and the second project will use neuroimaging.

The post holders will join a large team and assist with various aspects of research, including: (1) participant recruitment; (2) data collection; and (3) data entry and data annotation. There will also be opportunities to engage in data analysis, dissemination, and supervision as appropriate.

The successful candidates will be based at the Cardiff Babylab in the Cardiff University Centre for Human Developmental Science (CUCHDS). CUCHDS houses some of the most advanced equipment for infant research, including state-of-the-art eye-tracking, functional near infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS), and magnetoencephalography with optically pumped magnetometers (OPM-MEG). The candidates may also affiliate with the Cardiff University Brain Research Imaging Centre (CUBRIC), which is one of the largest and most advanced imaging centres in Europe. Both CUCHDS and CUBRIC are part of the School of Psychology at Cardiff. The School is one of the strongest in the UK for world-leading research in psychology, psychiatry, and neuroscience – ranked 6th in the UK for research power (REF 2021).

These positions are part-time (0.6 FTE), 21 hours per week, and fixed term until September 2025 in the first instance.

In your personal statement, please indicate whether you want to be considered for the first, second, either, or both projects. Your preference will not impact on the selection process.

For any queries or an informal discussion, please contact Dean D’Souza (DSouzaD2 at cardiff.ac.uk<mailto:DSouzaD2 at cardiff.ac.uk>).

Closing date: 12 September 2024



Dr Hana D'Souza

UKRI Future Leaders Fellow

Senior Lecturer (Associate Professor)
School of Psychology
College of Biomedical and Life Sciences
Cardiff University

Deputy Director
Centre for Human Developmental Science
https://www.cardiff.ac.uk/research/explore/research-units/centre-for-human-developmental-science

Cardiff Babylab
https://www.facebook.com/cardiff.babylab

We welcome correspondence in English or Welsh.
Dr Hana D'Souza

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