Career & Academic Opportunities |

Career & Academic Opportunities | 
Centre for Brain and Cognitive Development
Students at the Centre for Brain and Cognitive Development are enrolled in a number of degree programmes offered by the Department of Psychological Sciences at Birkbeck College.
If you would like to find out more about the department, why not come to one of our talks and seminars series, which are open to anyone.
Research Volunteers
We offer volunteering positions for undergraduate and postgraduate researchers interested in gaining firsthand knowledge about human learning and development.
Acquire Hands-on Experience
Gain practical skills in various aspects of scientific research, including participant recruitment, data collection, data analysis, and literature reviews.
Access Seminars & Groups
Students can benefit significantly from attending specialized reading groups and seminars focused on diverse research topics in developmental science.
Required Commitment
Volunteers must be able to commit a minimum of 8 hours per week for an academic term. This commitment is required to ensure we provide the best possible experience to all volunteers.
If you would like to apply, please download the application form and email a completed copy, along with your CV and two written references, to Tamsin Osborne: t.osborne@bbk.ac.uk. (Note: Some projects may require Volunteers to have a DBS check.)
Our Academic Programmes
PhD Programme
The CBCD is an internationally recognised centre for PhD training. Join our vibrant community of doctoral researchers investigating fundamental questions about brain development and cognition.
Interested students should contact potential supervisors in advance of the Birkbeck application deadline (generally late February).
International students should contact potential supervisors as soon as possible since many fellowship schemes have very early submission deadlines (e.g., in the late summer or autumn of the year before commencement of the PhD programme).
For funding opportunities click here
MSc in Developmental Science & Neurodiversity
Nestled within the Centre, the MA/MSc programme in Developmental Science and Neurodiversity immerses you in the latest research on how biology, brain and environment shape both typical and neurodivergent development.
Through taught modules spanning genetics, neuroscience, global perspectives and advanced research methods, you’ll work alongside leading scientists in our cutting-edge BabyLab and ToddlerLab, design and run your own empirical project, and join weekly seminars with international experts.
Learn more and apply here.
Undergraduate Degree
Some very motivated Birkbeck undergraduate students have done their final-year project (e.g., senior thesis) with CBCD supervisors. For more information about undergraduate study, please see the following link:
have a look here!
Open Positions
There are currently no open positions in the centre. We will publish new positions in this webpage. 