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Intervention and evaluation of elderly participants with and without cognitive impairment, using non-invasive brain stimulation techniques and electroencephalogram

UNIVERSIDADE DE SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA
28 Feb 2024

Job Information

Organisation/Company
UNIVERSIDADE DE SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA
Department
Vicerrectorado de Política Científica
Research Field
Psychological sciences
Researcher Profile
Recognised Researcher (R2)
Country
Spain
Application Deadline
Type of Contract
Temporary
Job Status
Full-time
Hours Per Week
35
Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?
Not funded by an EU programme
Reference Number
2023-LU000-B
Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?
No

Offer Description

Non-invasive brain neurostimulation (NIBS) in populations with Mild Cognitive Impairment and Alzheimer's Disease.

This line is pending approval, so the award and formalisation of the contract is subject to final authorisation and the existence of credit.

Indefinite-term contract for scientific and technical activities, pursuant to article 23 is of Law 14/2011, of June 1, on science, technology and innovation.

Conducting neuropsychological, psychophysiological (EEG) and neurostimulation (TMS-EEG) assessments on participants. Implementing cognitive intervention sessions through computerized tasks and transcranial electrical stimulation. Participant management (recruitment, appointments, follow-up). performing statistical analyses, interpreting results, and disseminating findings (scientific articles, conference presentations). 

Requirements

Research Field
Psychological sciences
Education Level
PhD or equivalent
Skills/Qualifications

Master's Degree in Neurosciences or Psychology or Psychogerontology: 10 points

PhD in Neuroscience or Psychology, in the Cognitive Neuroscience field: 20 points

Scientific publications in the field of cognitive neuroscience of ageing: 17 points

Accredited work experience in electroencephalography (EEG), magnetic resonance (MR) and/or non-invasive brain stimulation techniques (NIBS): 15 points

International stays in foreign research centres, related to EEG, RM and/or NIBS: 15 points

Participation, contributions and collaboration in scientific congresses with content in the field of cognitive neuroscience of ageing.: 6 points

Personal interview. The interview will be held only for the candidates with the highest scores who, in the sum of the rest of the merits, obtain a minimum of 50 points.: 17 points

Research Field
Psychological sciences

Additional Information

Benefits

Gross monthly salary: 2.219,74 €  The special payments shall be prorated over 12 monthly instalments.

Duration of the contract: Indefinite

Expected start date: The day following the resolution of the contract award

Workday    Full-time: (35.0 hours per week) 09:00-14:00 and 16:30-18:30 h.

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Work Location(s)

Number of offers available
1
Company/Institute
Faculty of Psychology
Country
Spain
State/Province
A Coruña
City
Santiago de Compostela
Postal Code
15872
Street
Campus Vida s/n
Geofield

Contact

State/Province
Galicia
City
Santiago de Compostela
Website
Street
Campus Vida S/N
Postal Code
15782
E-Mail
recursoshumanos.investigacion@usc.es