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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm 0cm 12pt;line-height:normal;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif" lang="EN-US">The Proaction Laboratory (Perception and Recognition of Objects and
Actions; </span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><a href="http://gaius.fpce.uc.pt/pessoais/jorgealmeida/proaction_home.html" target="_blank" style="color:rgb(5,99,193);text-decoration:underline"><span style="color:blue" lang="EN-US">http://gaius.fpce.uc.pt/pessoais/jorgealmeida/proaction_home.html</span></a></span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif" lang="EN-US">; Jorge Almeida’s Lab) at the University of Coimbra (</span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><a href="http://www.uc.pt" target="_blank" style="color:rgb(5,99,193);text-decoration:underline"><span style="color:blue" lang="EN-US">www.uc.pt</span></a></span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif" lang="EN-US">), Portugal is looking for motivated and bright doctoral and pre-doctoral researchers
to work on a prestigious ERC Starting Grant project (ContentMAP) on the neural
organization of object knowledge. In this project we will explore how complex
information is topographically organized in the brain using fMRI and state of
the art analytical techniques, as well as computational approaches, and
neuromodulation.<span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm 0cm 12pt;line-height:normal;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif" lang="EN-US">Experience with fMRI and data analysis is required. Strong programming
skills (matlab, python, etc.) are also a requirement. Experience with data analysis
techniques used in vision and object recognition (e.g., Representational
Similarity Analysis, MVPA, Machine Learning, population Receptive Fields/phase
lag analysis), as well as computational approaches to cognitive neuroscience
(e.g., SOM) is a plus. Very good English (oral and written) communicative
skills are necessary.<span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm 0cm 0.0001pt;line-height:normal;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif" lang="EN-US">The positions are for a
maximum of 5 years, and will start in February 2019. The positions involves no formal
teaching (unless the candidate wants to). They do involve, however, lab
mentoring. <span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm 0cm 0.0001pt;line-height:normal;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif" lang="EN-US">The salary is competitive especially
considering the cost of living in Portugal (and particularly in Coimbra). <span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm 0cm 0.0001pt;line-height:normal;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif" lang="EN-US">The researchers will work
directly with Jorge Almeida in Coimbra, but the laboratory has extensive
collaborations with researchers throughout the world. In fact, there may be the
option of spending some time in another lab as part of the position. <span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm 0cm 0.0001pt;line-height:normal;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif" lang="EN-US">We have access to a 3T MRI
scanner with a 32-channel coil (with EEG inside the scanner), to tDCS with
neuronavigation, and to a fully set psychophysics lab. We have EEG and
eyetracking on site. We also have access, through other collaborations, to a 7T
scanner. Finally, the University of Coimbra is a 700 year old University and
has been selected as a UNESCO world Heritage site. Coimbra is one of the most
lively university cities in the world, and it is a beautiful city with easy
access to the beach and mountain. <span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm 0cm 12pt;line-height:normal;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif" lang="EN-US">The deadline for the application is November 20, but you should apply as
soon as you can, as we may fill in the positions sooner than the deadline if
there are candidates with a superb fit with the requirements and project. The
interested candidates should email Jorge Almeida for questions and
applications. Please send an email with the subject “Positions under ERC - ContentMAP”
with your <u>curriculum vitae, list of publications, 2 reference letters, and a
short description of your experience in the field and how you fulfill the
requirements (fit with the position)</u> to: </span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><a href="mailto:jorgealmeida@fpce.uc.pt" target="_blank" style="color:rgb(5,99,193);text-decoration:underline"><span style="color:blue" lang="EN-US">jorgealmeida@fpce.uc.pt</span></a></span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif" lang="EN-US">.<span></span></span></p>
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