Connectionists: Postdoctoral position in neuroeconomics and decision making [deadline extended]

[Marios Philiastides]

 Applications are invited for a full-time postdoctoral position to make a
contribution to the ESRC funded project on the neurobiology of human
decision making using multimodal neuroimaging (PI: Dr. Marios
Philiastides).  The post will be based at the Institute of Neuroscience and
Psychology (INP) at the University of Glasgow, which benefits from on-site
access to the Centre for Cognitive Neuroimaging (CCNi). The CCNi is a
research-dedicated facility within the INP and it is equipped with
state-of-the art brain imaging facilities comprising a 3T fMRI scanner
(Siemens Trio), an MEG system, and several TMS and EEG systems, including
MR-compatible recording options.

Our group uses multimodal neuroimaging coupled with mathematical modelling
to characterise the spatiotemporal dynamics and the computational
principles of the brain networks underlying human decision making. Our
analysis methods are heavily inspired by machine learning and statistical
pattern recognition and are designed to exploit trial-to-trial variability
in electrophysiologically-derived measures that can be used in conjunction
with simultaneously acquired fMRI to tease apart the cascade of constituent
cortical and subcortical processes involved in decision making. The primary
focus of the project will be to unravel the neural correlates of learning
and confidence during decision making.

Candidates must have (or nearing completion of) a PhD degree in
neuroscience, psychology, and cognitive science or in a related discipline.
Candidates must have previous practical experience and working knowledge of
human neuroimaging (M/EEG and/or fMRI). The post holder must also have
working knowledge of experimental statistics, signal processing and
excellent programming skills in Matlab. Previous experience in simultaneous
EEG/fMRI experiments, advanced multivariate data analysis and computational
modelling is desirable but not required.

This post will be available in early 2015, for three years. Salary
commensurate with experience and qualifications: Grade 6/7: £27,057 -
£30,434 / £33,242 - £37,394 per annum.

Informal enquiries may be addressed to Dr. Marios Philiastides at
marios.philiastides at glasgow.ac.uk.

Apply online at: www.gla.ac.uk/jobs (Ref: M00589)

Closing date: 4 January 2015
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