Applications are invited for a full-time post-doctoral research position in the Group of Attention, Action and Perception (http://www.pcb.ub.es/homepcb/live/en/p2153.asp) 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 several research groups spanning 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. This position is available mainly to lead brain imaging studies using fMRI of multisensory integration (possibly complemented with other methodologies like ERP, behavioral, etc…).

Candidate Profile
Candidates must have a completed (or near to completion) PhD and a solid background in the life sciences, cognitive neuroscience, neuroscience, and/or cognitive psychology. Experience with functional MRI data analysis and basic programming skills (e.g., Presentation, E-prime, and Matlab) will be strongly valued. Applicants from outside the EU are welcome to apply but must qualify for a valid visa.

Conditions

• Position: The position will be funded and renewable for up to three years
• Starting date: Flexible throughout first half of 2008
• Salary: Commensurate with experience.
• Travel: The project will require short trips within Spain

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
• a cover letter describing research interests

For informal enquiries about the position and applications, please contact Salvador Soto-Faraco. salvador.soto[ at ]icrea.es ( http://www.ub.es/pbasic/sppb/ingl/cv/salvas.htm ). Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Please, mention that you are applying for the POSTDOCTORAL position in the email subject.