CARDIFF, Wales: The School of Psychology at the University of Cardiff, in partnership with Autism Cymru and Autism Speaks, seeks to appoint a Professor to lead and develop research in autism spectrum disorders and related developmental conditions. Duties will reflect the seniority in the post, and include applying for appropriate grants and related forms of scholarship, with the expectation that the research will be of international standing and will lead to advances in the understanding of autism spectrum disorders (such as their diagnosis, amelioration or treatment).

Salary: A point on the Professorial Salary Scale

To work for an employer that values and promotes equality of opportunity, visit http://www.cardiff.ac.uk/jobs telephone + 44 (0) 29 2087 4017 or email vacancies@cardiff.ac.uk for an application form quoting vacancy number 168.

Closing date: 24 April 2008.

http://www.cardiff.ac.uk/jobs

(Source: Autism Cymru, March 5, 2008)