爱尔兰神经心理学博士后岗位

institution:
Trinity College and University College Dublin

Position:
a post doctoral/graduate Psychologist position to work on neuropsychological aspects

Job Description:
Applications are invited for a post doctoral/graduate Psychologist position to work on neuropsychological aspects of severe depression and treatment as part of a randomised controlled trial.  The position is funded by a Health Research Board Translational Research Award to a collaborative group based in Trinity College and University College Dublin.  The post doctoral position (ref. TCIN 03) will be for up to three years in the first instance, with the possibility of a further two years.  The work will involve patient recruitment, detailed clinical and neuropsychological assessment, plus patient follow-up.  Successful applicants will join a collaborative group of neuroscientists studying the neurobiology of mood disorders.

The positions will be based in the Dept of Psychiatry, Trinity College Dublin at St Patrick’s Hospital and Trinity College Institute of Neuroscience.  Appointed candidates will report to Prof Declan McLoughlin.

Further details are available from the TCIN website (www.neuroscience.tcd.ie).  Applications, including a CV with the names and email addresses of two referees, should be sent to Ms. Aida Gutkauskaite, TCIN, Lloyd Institute, Trinity College, Dublin 2.  (email:  gatkausa@tcd.ie).   Please quote reference number TCIN 03 in all correspondence.  Depending upon level of experience, starting salaries will be at Postdoctoral Researcher Level 2 scale, up to point 6.  Informal enquiries can be made to mclougde@tcd.ie The closing date for receipt of applications is Friday 17th August 2007 at 12 noon.  

Requirements:
Candidates ideally should have prior post-doctoral experience and meet the following requirements:

1. A PhD in a related area, i.e. neuropsychology, cognitive neuroscience
2. Previous experience working with patients with mood disorders or other neuropsychiatric conditions is desirable
3. Good interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively both within the research group and with external collaborators
4. An ability to develop research ideas; the successful candidate will be encouraged to apply for their own fellowships

Contact:
Declan McLoughlin
Trinity College Institute of Neuroscience
Dublin 2, Ireland
Phone: +353 1 2493343