University of Manchester
Job title:
Cognitive Neuroscience Lead (KTP Associate)
Company
University of Manchester
Job description
Due to the nature of the funding, KTP Associates who have already completed a KTP are not eligible to apply.This post also attracts a £5,000 personal development budgetThis is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious postdoctoral researcher with the ability and confidence to manage a Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) project with CPL Aromas Ltd.The University of Manchester (UoM) and CPL Aromas are looking to recruit a postdoctoral-level cognitive neuroscientist to undertake this 30-month project which has an overall aim of applying the latest knowledge in cognitive neuroscience to develop and validate measures of cognitive and neural responses to unique fragrances created for use in day-to-day products.The position will provide the successful candidate with a unique opportunity to develop and embed a new R&D framework, support the establishment of a new technologies within CPL Aromas, and scientifically validate cognitive and emotional benefits of CPL Aromas’ functional fragrances with the support of the UoM.Candidates will require a PhD (or equivalent experience) in Cognitive Neuroscience or related disciplines.This post is funded through a Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) award, a UK Government scheme intended to promote sustained and mutually beneficial relationships between universities and industry.Based at CPL Aromas in Northampton, the successful candidate will work directly with supervisors from both the University and CPL Aromas and will use the facilities and resources of both organisations.Shortlisted applicants will be invited to an initial online interview (likely 14th or 15th November 2024) and may be invited to a further in-person interview at CPL (likely 21st or 22nd November 2024).As an equal opportunities employer we welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, sex, gender (or gender identity), ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation and transgender status. All appointments are made on merit.Our University is positive about flexible working – you can find out moreHybrid working arrangements may be considered.Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies.Any recruitment enquiries from recruitment agencies should be directed to .Any CV’s submitted by a recruitment agency will be considered a gift.Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:Name: Dr Jason TaylorEmail:General enquiries:Email:Technical support:This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date.Please see the link below for the Further Particulars document which contains the person specification criteria.
Expected salary
Location
Northampton
Job date
Thu, 17 Oct 2024 05:08:05 GMT
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