[visionlist] Postdoc in Barcelona / Multisensory Research Group / TMS

[Salvador Soto-Faraco]

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*Post-doctoral position in Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation / Multisensory
integration *

* *

Applications are invited for a full-time post-doctoral research position in
the MULTISENSORY RESEARCH GROUP <http://www.mrg.upf.edu/>, led by Salvador
Soto-Faraco, at the Pompeu Fabra University
<http://www.upf.edu/>(Barcelona). The position is covered by a
European Research Council grant on
Multisensory Integration and Attention.



The position

The project attempts to understand the interplay between multisensory
integration processes and attention mechanisms. This includes research in
the domains of speech, temporal and spatial processing, in vision, audition
and touch, and body representation. The research approaches include
psychophysics, neuroimaging (fMRI, ERP), and brain stimulation (TMS).

We seek a person who leads the setting up of the Transcranial Magnetic
Stimulation (TMS) research lab, including the development of independent
scientific studies. Involvement in some organizational and management
aspects is also expected. The candidate MUST (1) have demonstrable
experience producing scientific research using TMS, as well as operating the
system, (2) strong background in cognitive neuroscience, neuroscience,
and/or cognitive psychology, and (3) scientific motivation about the
questions being addressed in the project  (multisensory integration,
attention). Programming skills, and experience with other research
techniques will be valued.



*Conditions*

The position will be funded and renewable on yearly basis for up to three
years.  Starting date: April 2011or later. Salary: Commensurate with
experience.



*How to apply *

Applications should include:

- a  C.V. including a list of publications

- the names of two referees who would willing to write letters of
recommendation

- a cover letter describing research interests

For informal enquiries about the position and applications, please contact
Salvador Soto-Faraco at applications.MRGLab at gmail.com (
http://www.mrg.upf.edu). Applications will be accepted until the position is
filled.

Please, mention that you are applying to the POSTDOCTORAL position in the
email subject


-- 
Salvador Soto Faraco
ICREA Research Professor
Dept. de Tecnologies de la Informació i les Comunicacions
 Universitat Pompeu Fabra
C. Tanger, 122-140, room 55.108

Postal address:
Roc Boronat 138
08018 Barcelona
Spain


Phone:     +34 93.542.25.34
Fax:    +34 93..542.25.17
E-Mail:    salvador.soto at icrea.es
http://www.mrg.upf.edu
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