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Two Positions (one PhD and one Post-doctoral) at the University of Barcelona
January 12, 2008
1. Two Positions (one PhD and one Post-doctoral) at the University of Barcelona
Applications are invited for a full-time post-doctoral research position and one PhD student in the Group of Attention, Action and Perception (http://www.pcb.ub.es/homepcb/live/en/p2153.asp) at the Parc Científic of University of Barcelona (Spain). The post is part of BRAINGLOT, a Spanish Research Network on
Cognitive Neuroscience (Consolider-Ingenio 2010 Scheme, Spanish Ministry of Science and Education).
2. Project
The project is conceived with an open and multidisciplinary vocation, as one of its major anchor points places the stress on the mutual influence (both in terms of cognitive and neural processes) between perception, multisensory integration, and the executive control attention. This is an excellent opportunity for professional growth for those interested in the fields of psychology, neurobiology, cognitive neuroscience or related disciplines including computer science.
The Post-doctoral position is available mainly to lead brain imaging studies using fMRI of multisensory integration (possibly complemented with other methodologies like ERP, behavioral, etc…).
The PhD position is available mainly to conduct studies on multisensory integration using behavioural/psychophysical methods, human electrophysiology and/or
neuroimaging and it is an excellent opportunity to start an academic career for those interested in the fields of psychology, neurobiology,
cognitive neuroscience or related disciplines.
3. Candidate Profile
Post-doc:
Candidates must have a completed (or near to completion) PhD and a solid background in the life
sciences, cognitive neuroscience, neuroscience, and/or cognitive psychology. Experience with functional
MRI data analysis and basic programming skills (e.g., Presentation, E-prime, and Matlab) will be strongly
valued. Applicants from outside the EU are welcome to apply but must qualify for a valid visa.
Ph.D:
We are seeking highly motivated applicants with an interest in the Cognitive Neurosciences and who have
(or are close to have) a degree in Psychology, Life Sciences, or related fields. Essential to the post are
good communication and writing skills. Some experience with psychophysics, behavioral,
neuropsychology, ERPs or other neuroimaging methodologies will be valued. Applicants from outside the
EU are welcome to apply but must qualify for a valid visa.
4. Conditions
Post-Doc:
Position: The position will be funded and renewable for up to three years
Starting date: Flexible throughout first half of 2008
Salary: Commensurate with experience.
Travel: The project will require short trips within Spain
PhD:
Position: The positions are funded for 4 years
Starting date: Beginning of 2008
Salary: 15,000 Eur/y (before taxes)
5. How to apply
Applications should include:
• a C.V. including a list of publications
• the names of two referees who would willing to write letters of recommendation
• a cover letter describing research interests
For informal enquiries about the position and applications, please contact Joan López-Moliner (j.lopezmoliner@ub.edu) or Salvador Soto-Faraco (salvador.soto@icrea.es).
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
Please, mention the position that you are applying for (POSTDOCTORAL or PhD) in the email subject
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