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Call for Position: DTIC-PSR-2023-22 - Research Support position - Deco Lab

Universitat Pompeu Fabra - ETIC The Human Resources Strategy for Researchers
28 Apr 2023

Job Information

Organisation/Company
Universitat Pompeu Fabra - ETIC
Department
Tecnologies de la Informació i les Comunicacions
Research Field
Neurosciences
Researcher Profile
First Stage Researcher (R1)
Country
Spain
Application Deadline
Type of Contract
Other
Job Status
Part-time
Hours Per Week
30
Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?
H2020
Reference Number
Grant agreement num. 945539 EU H2020 FET
Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?
No

Offer Description

Applications are invited for a Research Support position in the Computational Neuroscience Group (CNS), https://www.upf.edu/web/cns, led by Gustavo Deco, at the Center for Brain and Cognition, https://www.upf.edu/web/cbc, Pompeu Fabra University (Barcelona). The candidate will be part of the Horizon 2020 EU FET Flagship project: "Human Brain Project Specific Grant Agreement 3", HBP SGA3, grant agreement num. 945539. The position is for 4 months, until the end of the project, 30-September-2023.

The candidate will work on analysis and modeling of human neuroimaging data associated with neurological disorders.

Specific tasks are:

  • Analysis of global brain dynamics associated to cognitive impairments.
  • Validation of whole-brain network model workflows for the simulation of brain states and transitions.
  • Assist in clinical interpretation of analysis and modeling results.
  • Assist in manuscript preparation.

The duration of these tasks is estimated for a period of 4 months.

Planned remuneration: 23.864,42 € gross / year approx.

Grant agreement num. 945539 EU H2020 FET Flagship project: "Human Brain Project Specific Grant Agreement 3", project ending 30/09/2023.

Requirements

Research Field
Neurosciences
Education Level
Bachelor Degree or equivalent
Specific Requirements
  • Degree in Medicine or similar.
  • Good knowledge of MATLAB and Python.
  • Demonstrable knowledge (publications and presentations) of fMRI analysis and modeling.
  • High level of English.
  • Able to start 1 June 2023.

 The expected start date is June 1st, 2023, the job is in Barcelona, and Nie and a work permit is required.

Additional Information

Eligibility criteria

The selection of the candidates will be made through evaluation of the curriculum and, where appropriate, with the carrying out a test and/or interview. Valuation will be as follows:

1. Academic background (0-20 points).

2. Professional experience and suitability to the proposed profile: (0-60 points):

  • Proven experience (publications or conference presentations) with analysis and modeling of human neuroimaging data associated with neurological disorders.

3. Other merits (0-20 points):

  • High English skills, both written and spoken.
  • Programming skills (Matlab and Python).

The minimum score to pass the selection process is 70 points. The candidate with the highest score in the selection process will be offered the job and in case of resignation, the position will be awarded to the next person in order of score obtained.

Additional comments

For more information about the call, how to apply, the list of those admitted and excluded, as well as the hiring proposal, check the website: https://www.upf.edu/web/etic/management

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available
1
Company/Institute
Universitat Pompeu Fabra - ETIC
Country
Spain
City
Barcelona
Postal Code
08018
Street
Roc Boronat 138

Contact

City
Barcelona
Website
Street
Roc Boronat 138
Postal Code
08018
E-Mail
randp.dtic@upf.edu
recerca.etic@upf.edu