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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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Sven Bestmann, PhD
Sobell Department of Motor Neuroscience and Movement Disorders
UCL Institute of Neurology
Box 146
33 Queen Square, London WC1N 3BG, United Kingdom
http://www.ucl.ac.uk/ion/departments/sobell/Research/SBestmann
Phone (direct): +44 (0)203 448 8769
(internal): 88769
Fax: +44 (0)20 7278 9836
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