We have an opening postdoctoral position at our lab at Donders Institute for Brain, Cognition and Behaviour, to work on a starting ERC project on gargalesis (tickle) perception: https://cordis.europa.eu/project/id/101039152.
Hello! We have an opening postdoctoral position at our lab at Donders Institute for Brain, Cognition and Behaviour, to work on a starting ERC project on gargalesis (tickle) perception: https://cordis.europa.eu/project/id/101039152.
Apply here: https://www.ru.nl/en/working-at/job-opportunities/postdoctoral-researcher-in-cognitive-and-sensorimotor-neuroscience-at-the-donders-centre-for-cognition
The main research focus of the project concerns behavioural and neuroimaging (fMRI) studies on understanding what makes touch ticklish.
Requirements:
- You hold or are about to complete a PhD in Neuroscience, Psychology, Cognitive Science, Biomedical Sciences, or a related field.
- You have experience with, or are interested in, collecting and analysing functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging (fMRI) data.
- You have experience with, or are interested in, Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS).
- You have documented experience with collecting and analysing behavioural or physiological data.
- You have a passion for research in tactile sensing.
- You are curious, ambitious, and are able to work independently.
- You have strong communication and coordination skills.
- You are fluent in academic English (speaking and writing). Speaking Dutch is not required for this position.
Candidates will contribute to all steps of the research from literature review to implementation of study design, data collection, data analysis and preparation of manuscripts. The position is available for 1 year with the possibility for continuation for 2 more years.
Come to work with us!