Institute of Cognitive Neuroscience, University College London, UK

2 post-doc positions available now

Applications are invited for two experienced and enthusiastic cognitive
neuroscientists with strong computational skills to work on a project
that aims to understand the neural basis of cognitive and spoken
language change following brain damage. The project utilizes structural
and functional MRI neuroimaging along with transcranial direct current
stimulation (tDCS) and neuropsychological data-sets from post-stroke
aphasic subjects. This project is funded by a Wellcome Trust Senior
Clinical Fellowship awarded to Professor Jenny Crinion until Jan 2021.

The applicants will join the Institute of Cognitive Neuroscience as
members of the Neurotherapeutics group, an inter-disciplinary team led
by Professors Jenny Crinion and Alex Leff. Data collection of the
current experimental series is aiming to be completed by the end of
September 2018 so the post holders primary role will be data analysis
and publication of results. Imaging is conducted at the Wellcome Centre
for Human Neuroimaging at UCL which is an interdisciplinary centre for
neuroimaging excellence. We currently use a variety of analysis methods
on fMRI data-sets, such as Dynamic Causal Modelling (DCM).

Applicants must have, or shortly expect to obtain, a PhD in cognitive
neuroscience, psychology, computer science, or a related discipline.
They are expected to have an interest in the neurobiology of cognitive
functions, advanced statistical skills, and excellent computer
programming (especially MATLAB) skills. Experience of fMRI analyses is
essential, and using DCM is highly desirable. Experience with sMRI
analyses, tDCS, working with patients are also highly desirable skills.
Relevant post-doctoral experience is an advantage. Given the nature of
the research, candidates should be fully fluent in English.

Conditions of employment

    The proposed starting date is 1 October 2018 although the start date
is negotiable.
    Full-time position (39 hours per week) with a term of appointment of
1 year in the first instance, up to 2 years.
    The salary is according to the UK Grade 7 (Starting salary: £34,635
- £41,864 per annum).
    All research staff have access to state-of-the art research and
training facilities and a generous conference and travel budget.

For informal scientific inquiries please get in touch with Jenny
Crinion: [log in to unmask]

 Applications should include in a single pdf file:

    a two-page statement of interest
    a CV
    a list of publications
    Names, email addresses and contact numbers of three referees

For more information, and to apply online for these vacancies, please go
to
http://www.jobs.ac.uk/job/BMB548/research-associate-x2-neurotherapeutics-group

Applications will be reviewed from 14th August 2018 until the positions
are filled.