KEY WORDS | functional MRI, magneto-encephalography, computational models |
CITY | Gif-sur-Yvette |
COUNTRY | France |
DETAILS OF THE OFFER | Working place: Inserm / NeuroSpin, Unité 992 de NeuroImagerie Cognitive Missions: Located 25 kilometers south of Paris, in the heart of the Paris-Saclay University, NeuroSpin forms, with its neighbor NeuroPSI, a center for excellence in neuroscience research. NeuroSpin is entirely dedicated to the study of the brain using non-invasive methods. In a building of 11,000 m², NeuroSpin brings together 200 technicians, engineers and researchers who develop tools and models to better understand how the brain works. Since its opening in 2007, NeuroSpin has established itself as a reference center for ultra-high field magnetic resonance imaging of the human and animal brain. NeuroSpin hosts sophisticated instruments, some of which are unique in the world, including an 17.2 Tesla preclinical MRI and an 11.7 Tesla MRI for humans. A new magnetoencephalography machine (MEG) will be installed at the end of 2023. To exploit this exceptional platform, NeuroSpin seeks to recruit a cognitive neuroscientist of international stature, who has proven his or her ability to jointly exploit multiple behavioral and brain-imaging techniques to shed light on the high-level cognitive functions of the human brain, its developmental and evolutionary origins. The goal of the Cognitive NeuroImaging Unit (Unicog) is to shed light on the brain mechanisms of higher cognitive functions in humans by developing and making use of the high-tech neuroimaging methods available at NeuroSpin, conjointly with experimental paradigms from cognitive psychology. Affiliated to CEA, INSERM, Paris-Saclay University and CNRS, the unit comprises five distinct teams entitled Brain computations (number, probability, confidence, decision making); Languages of the brain (language, math, music); Neuroimaging of Development (impact of development and education on infants and children’s brains); Cognition and Brain Dynamics (mental representation of time, brain dynamics); and Primate cognition and consciousness (conscious processing, anesthesia, disorders of consciousness). By comparing human adults, with or without education, with human children, infants, and non-human primates, the laboratory aims to shed light on which mechanisms are shared by all primates, and which might be specific to humans. Qualifications: We expect the candidate to have a strong publication record, not only in specialized journals, but also in general publications, conferences, radio interviews, etc., that contribute to the dissemination of science in the general public. Candidates with a record of accomplishment of applications to education and the science of learning will be particularly appreciated. All software tools and all data produced will be ultimately made available to the international community. Education Level : Phd Researcher Profile : R3/R4 R3: Established researcher A stage in a researcher’s career describing those who have developed a level of independence and can described as an established researcher R4 Leading Research A stage in a researcher’s career where they can be termed a ‘leading researcher’. This would include the team leader of a research group or head of an industry R&D laboratory. Your application will be evaluated according to the following criteria:
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TYPE OF JOB | Post-doc position |
TYPE OF CONTRACT | CDD (Temporary / 4 years) |
REMUNERATION | 3 500¤ - 5 000¤ according to research experience Full Time |
APPLICATION DEADLINE | first quarter 2024 |