Connectionists: Positions in computational neuroimaging

[Zoe Kourtzi]

PhD / early-Postdoc positions are available to work on computational approaches to neuroimaging.

The work combines psychophysics, multimodal brain imaging (MRI, EEG, TMS), and advanced computational analyses to understand perceptual and learning-related processes.
The work is complemented by collaborative projects on non-human primate neurophysiology.

There are strong interdisciplinary links with Computer Science, Engineering and a number of international partners through a Marie Curie Initial Training Network (ABC: Adaptive Brain Computations) that brings together researchers from across Europe. This offers exciting opportunities for advanced training, collaboration with international centres of excellence, interdisciplinary exchange and industrial secondments.

Candidates should have a background in Neuroscience, Cognitive Psychology, Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Physics or a related field. Previous experience of brain imaging or neurophysiology is desirable. Evidence of strong programming skills and signal processing experience is essential. Above all candidates should be enthusiastic to learn new techniques and to contribute to new experiments.

Informal enquiries should be addressed to z.kourtzi at bham.ac.uk<mailto:z.kourtzi at bham.ac.uk>
Applications should include a CV, brief statement of research interests, and the names of 3 referees


For more information on ABC, please check:  http://www.adaptivebrain.eu

Eligibility criteria:
1.     You should have a background in subjects related to the research including neuroscience, cognitive psychology, computer science, engineering or physics.
2.     You should be in the first 4 years of your research career and should not yet have been awarded a PhD.
3.     You must not have lived in the same country as the institution to which you are applying for >12 months during the past 3 years.