Applications are invited for a full-time post-doctoral research position in the Speech Perception, Production and Bilingualism (SPPB) Group (http://www.ub.es/pbasic/sppb) at the Parc Científic of University of Barcelona (Spain). The post is part of BRAINGLOT, a Spanish Research Network on Bilingualism and Cognitive Neuroscience (Consolider-Ingenio 2010 Scheme, Spanish Ministry of Science and Education).

Project
The project brings together the efforts of six research groups integrating researchers from different scientific disciplines with the common purpose of addressing the phenomenon of bilingualism. The project is conceived with an open and multidisciplinary vocation, as one of its major anchor points places the stress on the mutual influence (both in terms of cognitive and neural processes) between bilingualism and other functions such as auditory perception, multisensory integration, and the executive control attention. This is an excellent opportunity for professional growth for those interested in the fields of Psychology, Neurobiology, Cognitive Neuroscience or related disciplines including computer science. The position is available to conduct electrophysiological (ERPs) and/or brain imaging studies of language and cognitive development in bilingual infants/children. The SPPB is located next to the Hospital Sant Joan de Déu,

Candidate Profile
Candidates must have a completed PhD and strong background in developmental cognitive neuroscience, neuroscience, or cognitive psychology or related field. EEG experience and basic programming skills (e.g., Presentation, E-prime, and Matlab) are essential. Experience with brain imaging techniques will be considered.

Conditions

• Type of contract: The position is funded for three years
• Starting date: January-February 2008
• Salary: Commensurate with experience.

How to apply
Applications should include:

• a C.V. (including a list of publications)
• the names of two referees who would willing to write letters of recommendation
• examples of published work
• a cover letter describing research interests

For information about the position, please contact Núria Sebastián-Gallés.
Send applications to: nsebastian[ at ]ub.edu .

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Applications of women are specifically invited. In the case of similar qualifications, competence, and specific achievements, women will be considered on preferential terms within the framework of the legal possibilities. Please, use this reference in the email subject: Application POSTDOC1-BG-SPPB