Research Assistants
Research Assistant positions are competitive and advertised on the MRC Cognition and Brain Sciences Unit’s website and announced in our social media pages (@plasticity_lab).
Postdoctoral Positions
We are currently hiring for a dedicated Postdoctoral Research Associate to join our lab. Visit our dedicated Postdoctoral Positions page for details. Applications will be accepted via the University of Cambridge website. If you have an alternative funding source and are interested in joining the Plasticity Lab, please contact Professor Tamar Makin (tamar.makin@mrc-cbu.cam.ac.uk).
PhD Positions
Opportunities for PhDs are reviewed annually. All prospective PhDs must apply via the University of Cambridge. If you would like to carry out a PhD in the lab, we recommend reaching out between 2-3 months in advance of application deadlines in December. Please contact us at plasticity-lab@mrc-cbu.cam.ac.uk, and include your CV (including grade averages), as well a cover letter detailing your background and interests.
Masters Student Projects
We welcome applications from Masters students enrolled at the University of Cambridge, as well as those pursuing Masters-level studies at other institutions who have secured a stipend or scholarship to support their time with us. If you are a student at the University of Cambridge, please email Professor Tamar Makin directly (tamar.makin@mrc-cbu.cam.ac.uk). If you are a student at a different institution, please fill out the form here, including your CV and cover letter. Applications are reviewed monthly.
Internships
We offer limited internship opportunities, which we recruit for on our website and social media pages. Internship applications for Summer 2023 will open 20th April, more information and the application form can be found here.
Participation in Current Studies
We are conducting a number of studies for which we are currently recruiting for participants. Please find further information here.