Jon Simons
@js_simons
Professor of Cognitive Neuroscience @CambPsych and Head of @Cambridge_SBS. Fellow, @EmmaCambridge. Husband, father of two boys and one dog. Rower and cricketer.
I'm recruiting a postgraduate research assistant to work in the Cambridge Memory Lab, administering cognitive tasks and helping with lab administration. Would suit someone who's just finished their degree and wants to gain research experience. Do apply! jobs.cam.ac.uk/job/51674/
Happy to share our new opinion paper on familiarity-based memory: doi.org/10.1002/wcs.16…
I'm proud that @Cambridge_SBS is leading the way in advancing our understanding of the fundamental mechanisms of women's biology, which is essential to improving lifelong health and supporting intergenerational health outcomes cam.ac.uk/stories/puttin…
We all stand on the shoulders of giants, and I'm very aware of how fortunate I am to follow in the footsteps of so many @Cambridge_Uni researchers who made fundamental contributions to our understanding of memory cam.ac.uk/research/news/…
With support from @UKRI_News's new cross research council funding scheme, we recently launched our project 'When Memories Come Alive' with the first meeting of Memory Club, bringing people together from diverse disciplines to reflect on vivid remembering english.cam.ac.uk/research/memor…
|| New Publication (Nature Communications) Psychological Booster Shots Targeting Memory Increase Long-Term Resistance Against Misinformation doi.org/10.1038/s41467… Press Release ox.ac.uk/news/2025-03-1… * Inoculation works * Effects dissipate * Booster shots work (1/10)
We are pleased to announce Prof Jon Simons as the new Head of the School of Biological Sciences at @Cambridge_Uni. Prof Simons will lead the implementation of the School’s academic vision across research, undergraduate, and postgraduate education. bit.ly/3EbF2Li
Sharing #Christmas spirit across Downing Site, @Cambridge_Uni tonight✨ A great initiative, - the #SBS Caroling Choir performing to raise funds for Jimmy's 🙌 jimmyscambridge.org.uk Donate if you can🌲🌨️ #charity #homelessness #cambridge
Our Master’s course in Biological Sciences is now open for applications! MPhil students Judith and Angela share their experiences applying to Cambridge and offer top tips to help you prepare for your interview! Funding deadline: 7 January 2025 ➡️bit.ly/4eYS0ZY
Four new collaborative academic positions available in biological sciences at the University of Cambridge. Please share widely!!
We are recruiting leading scientists in the Biological Sciences to join our interdisciplinary and innovative research community @Cambridge_Uni! Find out more about the positions and the School: bit.ly/4fMTBmF Apply by 26 January 2025!
Only a few days left to apply for one of our interdisciplinary memory vividness postdoc positions! Deadline 25 November.
As part of an exciting new @UKRI_News interdisciplinary study of the vividness of memory, we are recruiting two post-doctoral researchers, one in cognitive neuroscience (jobs.cam.ac.uk/job/48823/) and one in intellectual and cultural history (jobs.cam.ac.uk/job/48767/). Please share!
11th November 2019 Five years ago at Great St Mary's Church.
NEW on Wonkhe: Rachel Wolf argues the tuition fee rise doesn't signal Labour's confidence in universities - they must show value to communities and working people wonkhe.com/blogs/universi…
First race back for months after injuries and Covid. Loved being back in the boat!
🚨JOB ALERT! As well as two postdoc positions (see below), we're also recruiting a part-time research project coordinator for our interdisciplinary memory vividness study. jobs.cam.ac.uk/job/49109/
As part of an exciting new @UKRI_News interdisciplinary study of the vividness of memory, we are recruiting two post-doctoral researchers, one in cognitive neuroscience (jobs.cam.ac.uk/job/48823/) and one in intellectual and cultural history (jobs.cam.ac.uk/job/48767/). Please share!
Important feature in @Nature in which Rhys Morgan talks about his proposal that public-facing science-communication work should adhere to the same research-integrity principles that are used for scholarly publications nature.com/articles/d4158…
This is wonderful. A welcome breath of fresh air in a fraught world. Do listen!
So exciting to be part of this amazing line-up! I’m on air with Classical Unwind every morning from 9-12. Uplifting music to ease into the day - with brilliant insights on music and mood from @CathLoveday Join us on @BBCRadio3Unwind bbc.co.uk/programmes/m00…
A good news election result for Mark, @CERN, the UK and @EmmaCambridge
Hugely honoured to have been selected as the next Director General of @CERN. CERN is an incredible organisation where scientists from Europe and beyond have come together to uncover the mysteries of the Universe - incredibly exciting!
Do the right thing, America. 🥰🗳️
I’m asking for your vote because as president, I will get up every day and fight for the American people.