PostDoc opportunity at CIMeC – University of Trento

Neural substrates and temporal dynamics of prehension (fMRI/MEG)

A postdoctoral position (funded by italian “FIRB 2013” grant) will be available soon at Center for Mind/Brain Sciences (CIMeC,www.unitn.it/en/cimec http://www.unitn.it/en/cimec) at the University of Trento (Italy). The topic of investigation will cover the neural substrates and temporal dynamics of action representations during planning and execution. The focus of the project is on the investigation of the coding of prehension movements at the level of their neural representations using fMRI and at the level of their dynamics using MEG.

The requirements for the candidates are the following.

Candidates must have a Ph.D. degree in a field related to Cognitive Neuroscience. Previous experience with EEG/MEG or fMRI methods and data analysis is required. The ideal candidate should have good programming skills in Matlab, preferably related to EEG/MEG data analysis (Fieldtrip) and/or to fMRI data analysis (SPM/BrainVoyager). Knowledge of kinematic data analysis is also a plus. Knowledge of Italian language is not required.

The Center for Mind/Brain Sciences at the University of Trento is an outstanding working place situated in a beautiful surrounding (e.g. Dolomites, Garda Lake; see http://www.visittrentino.it/en). CIMeC offers an international and vibrant research setting with access to state-of-the-art neuroimaging methodologies, including a research-only MR scanner, MEG, EEG and TMS, as well as behavioural, eye tracking and motion tracking laboratories. The University of Trento is ranked first among research universities in Italy and the Trentino region is consistently at the top for quality of life and for the most efficient services in Italy. English is the official language of the CIMeC, where a large proportion of the faculty, post-docs and students come from a wide range of countries outside of Italy.

The salary will be proportional to the level of experience and the starting date of the appointment is negotiable, but within the next 6 months. Applications will be considered until the position is filled. The contract will have a duration of 2 years. Applications should be sent to luca.turella@unitn.it mailto:luca.turella@unitn.it, including complete CV, statement of research interests, and contact details of two referees. Potential candidates are also encouraged to send me directly informal inquires luca.turella@unitn.it mailto:luca.turella@gmail.com.