Fwd: Postdoctoral position in neuroecomonics and decision making

Postdoc position at the Institute of Neuroscience and Psychology, University of Glasgow 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 from 5th January 2015 or as soon as possible thereafter, 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(a)glasgow.ac.uk. Apply online at: www.gla.ac.uk/jobs (Ref: M00589) Closing date: 7 December 2014