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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"><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"><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 Post-doctoral researchers to
work on an 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">Excellent understanding of and 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) are 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 extremely competitive
– between 2200 and 2400 euros per month (dependent on experience), tax free
(annual 26400-28800 euros tax free). This value is on par with the average
salaries at top American institutions, as well as London, Paris, etc. However,
the cost of living in Portugal (and particularly in Coimbra) is much lower. According
to Numbeo, 2400 euros would be equivalent to 4850 pounds in London/4800 euros
in Paris/6615 USD in Boston/6210 USD in Los Angeles/ 8330 USD in New York).<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 researcher 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. The
researcher will also be encouraged to develop her/his own projects and look for
additional funding so that the stay can be extended. <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 “Post-doc position 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"><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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