Connectionists: Post doc in computational neuroimaging (FIL/UCL, Avoidance Learning, PI Dominik Bach) - closing date 16 June

[Dominik R. Bach]

We are currently recruiting for a Research Fellow to join the Wellcome 
Centre for Human Neuroimaging <fil.ion.ucl.ac.uk>, which aims to develop 
clinically transformative applications of neuroimaging by providing 
computationally-derived biomarkers for personalised prognosis and 
treatment planning.

You will work on the ESRC-funded research project "A 
cognitive-computational model of avoidance learning" (CogLearn), which 
is formally held by Professor Martina Callaghan and scientifically 
supervised by Professor Dominik Bach <bachlab.org>. We have developed a 
virtual-reality task in which people move to avoid aversive events, 
which can be predicted from sensory stimuli. You will use behavioural 
data from this task to develop computational learning models and will 
then devise experimental procedures to disambiguate candidate models 
based on behavioural and 7 T neuroimaging data, in collaboration with 
the MRI physics team. You will conduct respective experiments and 
analyse the data.

You will need a PhD (or be close to completing) in 
(cognitive-computational) neuroscience, or a quantitative field of 
psychology, (e.g. decision-making, perception) with focus on 
neuroimaging, or a related area. Experience in conducting neuroimaging 
research, computational modelling of behaviour and in programming 
(competent knowledge of at least one language; Matlab or R desirable) is 
essential. Good interpersonal skills with an aptitude to work 
co-operatively in a multidisciplinary setting and strong problem-solving 
abilities are also required for this role.

The post is available from September 2022 and is funded by a grant from 
the ESRC for two years in the first instance with possibility for 
extension until project end (December 2025).

Starting salary on UCL Grade 7 in the range £36,770- £44,388 per annum 
including London Allowance. The Institute also offers 41 days of annual 
leave (inclusive of bank holidays and college closure dates), a generous 
pension scheme, access to UCL’s community benefits including lunch-hour 
lectures, exhibitions, and museums, as well as an extensive range of 
staff benefits.

Appointment at Grade 7 is dependent upon having been awarded a PhD; if 
this is not the case, initial appointment will be at research assistant 
Grade 6B (salary £32,217 - £33,958 per annum) with payment at Grade 7 
being backdated to the date of final submission of the PhD thesis.

You should apply for this post through UCL's online recruitment portal – 
www.ucl.ac.uk/hr/jobs 
<https://atsv7.wcn.co.uk/search_engine/jobs.cgi?SID=amNvZGU9MTg4NDQ2MCZ2dF90ZW1wbGF0ZT05NjUmb3duZXI9NTA0MTE3OCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZicmFuZF9pZD0wJnZhY2Zpcm0udmFjdGl0bGU9Y29tcHV0YXRpb25hbCBuZXVyb2ltYWdpbmcmcG9zdGluZ19jb2RlPTIyNA==> 
- where you can download a job description and person specification 
using ref: 1884460.

For further information regarding the application process please contact 
Oksana Shapoval, HR Officer, Queen Square Institute of Neurology, Queen 
Square, London, WC1N 3BG (email: ion.hradmin at ucl.ac.uk).

Please contact Professor Dominik Bach for more information about the 
role (d.bach at ucl.ac.uk).

Closing Date: 16 June 2022

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Professor Dominik R Bach MBBS PhD
Max Planck UCL Centre for Computational Psychiatry and Ageing Research
Wellcome Centre for Human Neuroimaging, University College London
bachlab.org | @bachlab_cog
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