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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm;line-height:normal;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Apologies for cross-posting.</span><span><span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm;line-height:normal;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">The Proaction Laboratory (Jorge Almeida’s Lab; </span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><a href="http://proactionlab.fpce.uc.pt" target="_blank" style="color:blue;text-decoration:underline">proactionlab.fpce.uc.pt</a></span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">) at the University of Coimbra (<a href="http://www.uc.pt" style="color:blue;text-decoration:underline">www.uc.pt</a>),
Portugal is looking for 3 motivated and bright Research Assistants to work on a
prestigious ERC Starting Grant project (ContentMAP; <a href="https://cordis.europa.eu/project/id/802553" target="_blank" style="color:blue;text-decoration:underline">https://cordis.europa.eu/project/id/802553</a>)
on the neural organization of object knowledge. In this project we are
exploring how complex information is topographically organized in the brain
using fMRI and state of the art analytical techniques, as well as computational
approaches, and neuromodulation. We strongly and particularly encourage
applications from women, and from underrepresented groups in academia.<span></span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm;line-height:normal;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">General Requirements for the positions:<span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm;line-height:normal;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">1. Candidates should have a BA and/or MA in Psychology, Cognitive
Neuroscience, Computer Science, Computational Neuroscience or any other related
field as long as their work relates to the specific profiles below. <span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm;line-height:normal;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">2. They should already have their diplomas (so that we can
start the process of recognition in Portugal, which is a necessary step for
hiring). <span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm;line-height:normal;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">3. Interest in object recognition and neural representation.<span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm;line-height:normal;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">5. Very good English (oral and written) communicative skills
are necessary.<span></span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm;line-height:normal;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Specific requirements for the positions:<span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm;line-height:normal;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">1. Understanding of and experience with fMRI and data
analysis, and specifically with MVPA. <span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm;line-height:normal;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">2. Strong programming skills (matlab, python, etc.) are a
requirement.<span></span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm;line-height:normal;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Salary and duration:<span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm;line-height:normal;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">The position will start as soon as possible and finish in January
2024. </span><span><span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm;line-height:normal;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">The salary is the standard for a PhD student in Portugal – about
1100 per month tax free. Note that cost of living in Portugal (and particularly
in Coimbra) is low compared to major European and American cities.<span></span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm;line-height:normal;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Working conditions:<span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm;line-height:normal;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">The researcher will work directly with Jorge Almeida in
Coimbra. The researcher will also be encouraged to develop her/his own projects
and look for additional funding so that the stay can be extended. In fact, the expectation is that the applicants start a PhD one year after starting their positions.<span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm;line-height:normal;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">We have access to 2 3T MRI scanner with a 32-channel coil,
to tDCS with neuronavigation, and to a fully set psychophysics lab. We have EEG
and eyetracking on site. We also have access, through other collaborations, to
a 7T scanner. <span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm;line-height:normal;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Finally, the University of Coimbra is a 700 year old
University and has been selected as a UNESCO world Heritage site. Coimbra is
one of the most lively university cities in the world, and it is a beautiful
city with easy access to the beach and mountain.<span></span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm;line-height:normal;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">How can I apply:<span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm;line-height:normal;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as
these positions will be closed as they are filled. Nevertheless, the deadline
in May 15. The interested candidates should email Jorge Almeida for questions
and applications. Please send an email (<a href="mailto:jorgealmeida@fpce.uc.pt" target="_blank" style="color:blue;text-decoration:underline">jorgealmeida@fpce.uc.pt</a>) with the subject “Research
assistant positions under ERC - ContentMAP” with:<span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm;line-height:normal;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">1. The Curriculum Vitae with a list of publications, <span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm;line-height:normal;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">2. 2 Reference letters<span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm;line-height:normal;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">3. A motivation letter with a short description of your
experience in the field and how you fulfill the requirements (fit with the
position). </span><span><span></span></span></p>
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