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*Research Associate (Post-doc)*

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**Applications are invited for a Research Associate (post-doc) post based in the Sobell Department for Motor Neuroscience and Movement Disorders, UCL Institute of Neurology. The post is funded by a European Research Council (ERC) Starting Grant awarded to Dr Sven Bestmann.

The successful candidate will join a research group investigating how decision making influences and interacts with the human motor system, using a variety of behavioural, electrophysiological (TMS, tDCS, EMG), and neuroimaging techniques (fMRI, MEG). Our five labs are equipped with the latest technology for behavioural testing, neurostimulation, and neuromodulation, and recordings of skilled actions. Our imaging activities are located at the Wellcome Trust Centre for Neuroimaging. The appointee will contribute to the ongoing cutting-edge programme of research in human decision and action selection, and will participate in research projects concerning the link between decision making and action selection.

Applicants must have a PhD degree in Neuroscience or related area, and expertise in functional neuroimaging data analysis, including the use of methods to examine brain connectivity (e.g. Dynamic causal modelling, DCM) _or _expertise in computational modelling of human behaviour. Expertise in working with, and programming in, Matlab, is essential, as is an excellent academic record with evidence of independent and creative work, strong English writing and communication skills, good mathematical skills and an interest in, and knowledge about, motor system neuroscience.

The post is available from July 2013 and is funded for two years in the first instance, with the option for a one year extension. Starting salary on UCL Grade 7 in the range £32,375 - £39,132 pa including London Allowance, superannuable.

You should apply for this position through UCL's online recruitment -- www.ucl.ac.uk/hr/jobs http://www.ucl.ac.uk/hr/jobs - where you can download a job description and person specification using* ref: 1327530*

If you have any queries regarding the application process, please contact Samantha Robinson, Personnel Officer, Institute of Neurology, 23 Queen Square, London, WC1N 3BG (email: ion.hr.admin@ucl,ac,uk mailto:ion.hr.admin@ucl,ac,uk).

Informal enquiries about the position can be made to Dr. Sven Bestmann (http://www.ucl.ac.uk/ion/departments/sobell/Research/SBestmann).

*Closing date: 3 May 2013*

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