Fwd Vacancy for fMRI postdoc in Leuven, Belgium

*Vacancy for fMRI postdoc in Leuven, Belgium* We are looking for a bright and motivated postdoc to work on a research project in which we will use brain imaging and advanced brain decoding methods to investigate the fine-grained structure of object and face representations in the human visual brain, including the dependence of this functional organization upon experience during development and in adulthood and possible interactions with brain disorders. The position is funded as part of a starting grant from the European Research Council. Eligible candidates should have or should soon obtain a PhD in a relevant field such as neuroscience, psychology, medicine, neurobiology, or biomedical sciences. Experience with brain imaging (in particular functional magnetic resonance imaging) is mandatory, and should be demonstrable with a relevant and competitive publication record. A computational background, good computer skills (e.g., Matlab), and international mobility would be a strong plus. Good English (oral and written) communicative skills are necessary. The position is full-time, for a period of 2 years, and starts preferably in March-May 2015. We will also support the candidate to apply for further personal funding at a longer term. Teaching and/or administration load will be minimal. The research group of Hans Op de Beeck in the Laboratory of Biological Psychology (KU Leuven, Belgium) currently includes 6 scientists working full-time on human brain imaging, with in addition several researchers focusing upon animal models (for further information, see http://ppw.kuleuven.be/home/english/research/lbp/lbpMembers/00029058). We have access to state-of-the-art technical facilities (e.g., several 3T MRI scanners available) and ample opportunities for interaction with other local experts on brain imaging, cognitive and systems neuroscience. The KU Leuven is consistently ranked within the top of European Universities and is located in the city of Leuven, which has an strong international appeal. For more information about our university, please visit http://www.kuleuven.be/about/ Formal applications should be sent by email to Hans Op de Beeck, and should include a scientific CV, motivation letter, and the names and contact information of 2 senior researchers who would be willing to provide a recommendation (no letters have to be sent yet). Application deadline is November 20^th 2014.^ For further information please contact Hans Op de Beeck (hans.opdebeeck(a)ppw.kuleuven.be <mailto:hans.opdebeeck@ppw.kuleuven.be>), who will also be present at the upcoming meeting of the Society For Neuroscience in Washington DC.