Job Information
- Organisation/Company
- Universitat de les Illes Balears
- Research Field
- Mathematics » Computational mathematics
- Researcher Profile
- First Stage Researcher (R1)
- Country
- Spain
- Application Deadline
- Type of Contract
- Temporary
- Job Status
- Full-time
- Hours Per Week
- 37,5
- Offer Starting Date
- Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?
- Not funded by an EU programme
- Reference Number
- 2023-2024_6_22
- Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?
- No
Offer Description
The successful candidate will be tutored, supervised and trained by C. Vich, and collaborate with Prof. Timothy Verstynen (CMU, Psychology) and Prof. Jonathan Rubin (University of Pittsburgh, Mathematics). In this sense, they will occasionally visit the US-based team. The project specifically focuses on how the dynamics of cortico-basal ganglia-thalamus pathways fit cognitive models of adaptive decision-making and how these circuits regulate information flows in mammal brains. We are seeking highly-motivated and independently-minded candidates with a keen interest in computational neuroscience and substantial computational experience. Particular consideration will be given to candidates with excellent oral and written English, as well as sound programming skills (preferably in Python).
PI: Dra. Catalina Vich Llompart
Funding body: Ministerio de Ciencia e Innovación (MICINN)
Institution: Universitat de les Illes Balears (UIB) / University of Balearic Islands (UIB)
Requirements
- Research Field
- Mathematics » Computational mathematics
- Education Level
- Bachelor Degree or equivalent
Candidates should ideally have a degree in mathematics, physics or engineering. Holding a master’s degree in mathematical biology, computational biology or related areas would be a plus.
We are seeking highly-motivated and independently-minded candidates with a keen interest in computational neuroscience and substantial computational experience. The required documentation for candidates to submit must include the e-mail address of two individuals, who will be requested to write a letter of reference. The letters shall be sent directly to the university by the referees (without any candidate involvement).
Language requeriments
Particular consideration will be given to candidates with excellent oral and written English, as well as sound programming skills (preferably in Python).
Additional Information
Gross monthly salary: 1.629,30 €
National Social Security Insurance (Public Health Insurance)
Planned end date of the tasks subject to the contract: Tuesday, April 01, 2025
• Curricular merits in the field (max. 40 points).
• Qualifications in the specialist area (max. 20 points), other (max. 5 points).
• Video curriculum and, if applicable, personal interview (max. 20 points).
• Experience in the field (max. 15 points). E.g.: > 3 years (10 points), < 3 years (5 points). • Other merits (max. +5 points). E.g.: recommendation letters.
Eligibility threshold: 60 points.
In accordance with article 8 of the REGULATORY AGREEMENT 145140 of 15th June 2022 that approves the regulation governing the recruitment of research staff under chapter 6 allocation of the university budget, as well as technical or operational research staff.
i. The relevant Pro-Vice-Chancellor for research (or delegated representative) as chair.
ii. The supervisor (or delegated representative).
iii. The members of the Research Area Assessment Committee (CARAI).
iv. One or more expert members in the topic pertaining to the recruitment and chosen by the chair of the committee, where applicable.
v. The head of FORHU (or delegated representative), as secretary, who may speak but not vote.
Please check the official website (https://investigacio.uib.es/Contractacio/Convocatories-vigents/) for updates and details of this offer, as they may be subject to change and will not be reflected in this publication.
Work Location(s)
- Number of offers available
- 1
- Company/Institute
- Universitat de les Illes Balears (UIB) / University of Balearic Islands (UIB)
- Country
- Spain
- Geofield
Where to apply
- forhu.contractacio@uib.es
- Website
Contact
- State/Province
- Illes Balears
- City
- Palma
- Website
- Street
- Cra. de Valldemossa Km 7,5
- Postal Code
- 07122
- forhu.contractacio@uib.es