<html><head></head><body style="word-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; -webkit-line-break: after-white-space; "><h1 class="title" id="page-title"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal; font-size: medium; "><strong>1. Postdoctoral Position (3 years)</strong></span></h1><article class="node-10 node node-page view-mode-full clearfix" about="/ru/positions_ru" typeof="foaf:Document"><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p class="text">Postdoctoral Positions in Cognitive Neuroscience, €30 000 - €40 000 euro (1 350 000 RUB - 1 800 000 RUB):</p><p class="text">1. <strong>Transcranial magnetic stimulation</strong> (TMS).
The aim of the project is to investigate complex spatio-temporal
dynamics of electro- and magnetoencephalographic (EEG/MEG) oscillations
and evoked responses during different experimental paradigms. The
emphasis would be placed on studying interplay between
ongoing/pre-stimulus oscillations and the following
behavioral/electrophysiological responses in different perceptual, motor
and cognitive tasks. In addition to EEG/MEG, Transcranial Magnetic
Stimulation (TMS) is planned to be used for probing a cortical
excitability. The project will adapt concepts from statistical physics
such as long-range temporal correlations, synchronization, and entropy
in order to comprehensively describe cortical brain mechanisms. A
candidate should hold PhD degree, e.g., in neuroscience, psychology,
computer science, biomedical engineering, physics, applied mathematics.
Experience with multi-channel EEG/MEG/LFP recordings and data analysis
(e.g. with Matlab/Python) as well as an experience with TMS is an
advantage. <strong>Group leader - <a href="https://sites.google.com/site/neurophysicsgroup/page-1/dr-vadim-nikulin-senior-scientist">Vadim Nikulin</a></strong></p><p class="text">2. <strong>Neuroeconomics</strong>. Our international group studies the brain mechanisms of decision making, <a href="http://psycho.unibas.ch/en/department/people/profile/person/klucharev/">social influence and persuasive communication</a>.
People are exposed to hundreds of persuasive messages per day in one
form or another: from TV commercials to scientific publications.
Persuasion has been a focus of extensive psychological research but has
been nearly ignored by cognitive neuroscience. Understanding the
neuronal mechanisms of effective persuasion might provide important
insights for a realistic psychological model of persuasive
communication. <strong>Group leader -<a href="http://psycho.unibas.ch/fakultaet/personen/profil/person/klucharev/"> Vasily Klucharev</a></strong><br>Selected Publications:<em><br></em>-
KlucharevV, Munneke MA, Smidts A, Fernandez G (2011) Downregulation of
the posterior medial frontal cortex prevents social conformity. <a href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21849554" target="_blank" title="pubmed">J Neurosci 31:11934-11940</a>.<br>- Klucharev V, Hytönen K, Rijpkema M, Smidts A, Fernández G (2009) Reinforcement learning signal predicts social conformity. <a href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19146819" target="_blank" title="pubmed">Neuron. 15;61(1):140-51</a>.<br>- Klucharev V, Smidts A, Fernández G. (2008) Brain mechanisms of persuasion: how 'expert power' modulates memory and attitudes.<a href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19015077" target="_blank" title="pubmed"> Soc Cogn Affect Neurosci. 3(4):353-66</a>.</p><p class="text">3.<strong> Neuroscience of speech and language. </strong>The
postholder will conduct research in the area of cognitive neuroscience
(specifically speech language function) as well as take part in a wide
range of interdisciplinary collaborations with researchers at HSE and
external collaborators in Moscow, RF and abroad. The postholder’s
research will be centered on neural mechanisms underlying speech and
language processing in the human brain. Ideal candidates will therefore
have experience in neuroimaging and in language research. Previous
experience in using one or more of such techniques as EEG, MEG, TMS,
fMRI, eye-tracking, psychophysiological/behavioural testing is
essential. Eligible candidates should hold a PhD or similar degree in a
relevant discipline, including (but not limited to) psychology,
neuroinformatics or neuroscience. <strong> Group leader - <a href="http://pure.au.dk/portal/en/persons/id%28647ef703-8140-4df2-810d-32b539576368%29.html">Yury Shtyrov</a></strong></p><p class="text">4. <strong>Theoretical Neuroscience</strong> -
computational and mathematical approaches to understanding neural
function and cognition. Research interest of the group are wide ranging,
carried out in a collaboration with the experimental labs at the
research center and the faculty of applied mathematics. Research themes
include models of social decision making, computational neuroeconomics,
information processing in neurons and circuits as well as computational
approaches to drug addiction and role of oscillations in
cognition. The group is linked with the Group for Neural Theory at the
Ecole Normale Superior in Paris, where research internships and
visitorships can be made available. We are seeking highly qualified and
motivated candidate with backgrounds in quantitative disciplines:
applied mathematics,physics, computer science or engineering.
Programming skills and ability to carry put interdisciplinary projects
are required. Ability to work with data is recommended. Candidates will
be trained in model building, analysis and will be offered advanced
training in neuroscience and cognitive psychology. Candidates will be
expected to develop independent research projects and collaborations
under the direction of the group leading scientists. Publications in
international peers reviewed venues are expected as tangible out
outcomes of the research. Group leader -<a href="http://www.gnt.ens.fr/people.php?id=2">Boris Gutkin</a><a href="http://pure.au.dk/portal/en/persons/id%28647ef703-8140-4df2-810d-32b539576368%29.html"><br></a></p><p class="text">General Requirements:<br>- Ph.D. in psychology, neuroscience, social psychology, neuroinformatics, psycholinguistcs or a related area<br>- Fluent English (knowledge of Russian is not required)<br>-
Ability and high motivation to conduct high-quality research
publishable in reputable peer-reviewed journals and international
university presses<br>- Experience in human neuroimaging</p><div> <br class="webkit-block-placeholder"></div><p class="text">Please provide a CV, at least 2 letters of reference
forwarded directly, a statement of research interest and a recent
research paper.<strong> All materials should be addressed to Anna Shestakova <a href="mailto:anna.shestakova@helsinki.fi">anna.shestakova@helsinki.fi</a> </strong> no later than Fabruary 15, 2014 till the position is filled.</p><p class="text"><strong><a name="phd" id="phd"></a>2. PhD students positions</strong><br>PhD students positions in Cognitive Neuroscience, €18 000 - €22 000 euro ( 800 000 RUB - 1 000 000 RUB):<br><br>1. Transcranial
magnetic stimulation lab (TMS). TMS is applied in various
multidisciplinary projects – neuroscience of decision making
(neuroeconomics), spatio-temporal dynamics of ongoing neuronal
oscillations as predictors and descriptors of perceptual, motor and
cognitive brain activity and language studies. Group leader - <a href="https://sites.google.com/site/neurophysicsgroup/page-1/dr-vadim-nikulin-senior-scientist">Vadim Nikulin</a></p><p class="text">2. Neuroeconomics. Our international group studies the brain mechanisms of decision making, <a href="http://psycho.unibas.ch/en/department/people/profile/person/klucharev/">social influence and persuasive communication</a>.
People are exposed to hundreds of persuasive messages per day in one
form or another: from TV commercials to scientific publications.
Persuasion has been a focus of extensive psychological research but has
been nearly ignored by cognitive neuroscience. Understanding the
neuronal mechanisms of effective persuasion might provide important
insights for a realistic psychological model of persuasive
communication. Group leader -<a href="http://psycho.unibas.ch/fakultaet/personen/profil/person/klucharev/"> Vasily Klucharev</a><br>Selected
Publications:- KlucharevV, Munneke MA, Smidts A, Fernandez G (2011)
Downregulation of the posterior medial frontal cortex prevents social
conformity. <a href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21849554" target="_blank" title="pubmed">J Neurosci 31:11934-11940</a>.<br>- Klucharev V, Hytönen K, Rijpkema M, Smidts A, Fernández G (2009) Reinforcement learning signal predicts social conformity. <a href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19146819" target="_blank" title="pubmed">Neuron. 15;61(1):140-51</a>.<br>- Klucharev V, Smidts A, Fernández G. (2008) Brain mechanisms of persuasion: how 'expert power' modulates memory and attitudes.<a href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19015077" target="_blank" title="pubmed"> Soc Cogn Affect Neurosci. 3(4):353-66</a>.</p><p class="text">3. Neuroscience of speech and language. The postholder
will conduct research in the area of cognitive neuroscience
(specifically speech language function) as well as take part in a wide
range of interdisciplinary collaborations with researchers at HSE and
external collaborators in Moscow, RF and abroad. The postholder’s
research will be centered on neural mechanisms underlying speech and
language processing in the human brain. Ideal candidates will therefore
have experience in neuroimaging and in language research. Previous
experience in using one or more of such techniques as EEG, MEG, TMS,
fMRI, eye-tracking, psychophysiological/behavioural testing is
essential. Eligible candidates should hold a PhD or similar degree in a
relevant discipline, including (but not limited to) psychology,
neuroinformatics or neuroscience. <strong>Group leader - <a href="http://pure.au.dk/portal/en/persons/id%28647ef703-8140-4df2-810d-32b539576368%29.html">Yury Shtyrov</a></strong></p><p class="text">4. Theoretical Neuroscience - computational and
mathematical approaches to understanding neural function and cognition.
Research interest of the group are wide ranging, carried out in a
collaboration with the experimental labs at the research center and the
faculty of applied mathematics. Research themes include models of
social decision making, computational neuroeconomics, information
processing in neurons and circuits as well as computational approaches
to drug addiction and role of oscillations in cognition. The group is
linked with the Group for Neural Theory at the Ecole Normale Superior in
Paris, where research internships and visitorships can be made
available. We are seeking highly qualified and motivated candidate with
backgrounds in quantitative disciplines: applied mathematics,physics,
computer science or engineering. Programming skills and ability to
carry put interdisciplinary projects are required. Ability to work with
data is recommended. Candidates will be trained in model building,
analysis and will be offered advanced training in neuroscience and
cognitive psychology. Candidates will be expected to develop independent
research projects and collaborations under the direction of the group
leading scientists. Publications in international peers reviewed venues
are expected as tangible out outcomes of the research. Group leader - <a href="http://www.gnt.ens.fr/people.php?id=2">Boris Gutkin</a> </p><p>General Requirements:<br>- MS in psychology, neuroscience, social psychology, neuroinformatics, psycholinguistcs or a related area<br>- Fluent English (knowledge of Russian is not required)<br>- Experience in neuroimaging<br>-
High motivation to conduct high-quality research publishable in
reputable peer-reviewed journals and international university presses<br> </p><p class="text">Please provide a CV, at least 2 letters of reference forwarded directly, a statement of research interest. <strong>All materials should be addressed to Anna Shestakova <a href="mailto:anna.shestakova@helsinki.fi">anna.shestakova@helsinki.fi</a> </strong> no later than Fabruary 15, 2014 till the position is filled.<br><br>Working Conditions:</p><p class="text">The HSE is a young, dynamic, fast-growing Russian research university providing unique research opportunities (<a href="http://hse.ru/en">http://hse.ru/en</a>, <a href="http://psy.hse.ru/en/">http://psy.hse.ru/en/</a>)</p><p class="text">Work Conditions:<br>- Access to the brain-navigated TMS, multichanel EGG, MEG, gaze-tracking, etc. <a href="http://psy.hse.ru/en/res-center">http://psy.hse.ru/en/res-center</a><br>- Internationally competitive сompensation, 13% flat income tax rate and other benefits<br>- Generous travel support and research grants provided by the university’s Centre for Advanced Studies (<a href="http://www.cas.hse.ru">www.cas.hse.ru</a>)<br>- Heavy emphasis on high quality research</p>
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