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