Post-doctoral position in Cognitive Neuroscience - Barcelona

Post-doctoral position in Cognitive Neuroscience

Applications are invited for a full-time post-doctoral research position in the

MULTISENSORY RESEARCH GROUP at the Pompeu Fabra University (Barcelona).

The post is part of the BRAINGLOT project, a Research Network on Bilingualism and

Cognitive Neuroscience (Consolider-Ingenio 2010 Scheme, Spanish Ministry of

Science and Education).

Project

The project brings together the efforts of several research groups spanning different

scientific disciplines with the common purpose of addressing the phenomenon of

bilingualism from an open and multidisciplinary perspective. The MRG attempts to

understand the use of multisensory cues (audiovisual) speech information in the

context of learning and using a second language. The project includes behavioral,

neuroimaging (fMRI, ERP) and, neurostimulation (TMS) approaches.

Job description

We seek a person who leads the electrophysiological aspects of the project

(ERP/EEG), including the development of independent scientific studies, as well as the

participation (i.e., supervision) in others. Involvement in some organizational and

management aspects is also expected.

Candidate requirements

- Previous experience in ERP/EEG recording and analysis is *indispensable*

- PhD

- Motivation about the question of multisensory integration and/or speech perception

- Background in cognitive neuroscience, neuroscience, and/or cognitive psychology

- Programming skills

* Applicants from outside the EU are welcome to apply but must qualify for a valid visa.

Conditions

- Duration: The position will be funded and renewable for up to two years

- Starting date: As soon as possible

- Salary: 28000EUR/year

- Travel: The project may require some travel to conferences / meetings

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 brief cover letter describing research interests

For informal enquiries about the position and applications, please contact Salvador

Soto-Faraco. salvador.soto@icrea.es (http://www.mrg.upf.edu). Applications will be

accepted until the position is filled.

Please, mention that you are applying to the POSTDOCTORAL position in the email

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