Research Assistant Positions
Research Assistant positions are competitive and advertised on our website and social media pages (@plasticity_lab), as well as the MRC Cognition and Brain Science Unit’s website.
Postdoctoral Positions
Postdoctoral positions are competitive and advertised on our website and social media pages (@plasticity_lab), as well as the MRC Cognition and Brain Science Unit’s 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 are not currently recruiting for internships. If you’re reaching out independently, please note that we can only consider inquiries from candidates who have an external funding plan. Please check our social media platforms for future intership opportunties.
Participation in Current Studies
We are conducting a number of studies for which we are currently recruiting for participants. Please find further information here.