[CogSci] Postdoctoral Researcher position on fMRI study of spontaneous thoughts and natural task

[Mingbo Cai]

*Postdoctoral Researcher position on fMRI study of spontaneous thoughts and
natural task*


We seek a talented neuroscientist with extensive experience in the areas of
advanced fMRI analysis, (such as encoding or decoding models) and the
design of experiments using naturalistic tasks and assessing spontaneous
thoughts. A 2.5-year postdoctoral position is available at Dr. Mingbo Cai’s
lab <https://cailab-ircn.org/> at the International Research Center for
Neurointelligence <https://ircn.jp/en/>, The University of Tokyo. You will
work on an exciting international collaboration project directed by both Dr.
Cai <https://ircn.jp/en/mission/people/mingbo-cai> and Dr. Nicolas Schuck
<https://schucklab.gitlab.io/> at Max Planck Institute for Human
Development. You will also have the opportunity to collaborate
remotely with Dr.
Quentin Huys <https://quentinhuys.com/> at the University College London.
The project will focus on understanding the contents and dynamics of
spontaneous thoughts using fMRI decoding and natural tasks. In the later
stage of the project, we also plan to examine the clinical implication of
differences in spontaneous thoughts. Applicants with experience working on
populations with mental disorders are also highly encouraged to apply. The
working language is English. The working location is at The University of
Tokyo, Japan.

Contract duration: renewed annually up until Jan 2024 (future renewal
depends on performance and budget), with a probation period of 6 months.

Starting date: negotiable
Requirements

(1)   Applicants must hold, or be expected to hold by the time of
appointment, a PhD, M.D. or equivalent degree in Neuroscience, Psychology,
Psychiatry, Machine Learning, Statistics or related fields.

(2)   Experience in conducting fMRI experiments and data analysis
(evidenced by publications, conference presentations or writing samples).

(3)   Familiar with at least one of the following tools: AFNI, FSL,
nilearn, BrainIAK.

(4)   Good speaking and scientific writing skills in English.

(5)   Good programming skills.

(6)   Willing to collaborate and help colleagues.

Requirements 2 and 3 may be replaced by two or three of the preferred
skills below:
Preferred skills:

(1)   Research experience with fMRI experiments involving natural tasks and
multivariate pattern analysis.

(2)   Experience with experiments investigating spontaneous thoughts.

(3)   Research experience with investigations of psychiatric disorders.

(4)   Knowledge of and experience with deep learning.
Application procedure:

Please send an email with the title “[Postdoc Application] + your name” to
mingbo[doc]cai[at]ircn[dot]jp. Please include a cover letter describing
your background and research interest, a curriculum vitae, and contact
information for 2-3 recommendation letters (ideally you can also request
your referees to send their letters directly to the above email address).
To increase the chance of being considered, we suggest you include writing
samples or a copy of a poster or other presentation. Informal inquiry can
also be sent to Dr. Cai.
Application deadline:

The application deadline is July 31. The position will remain open until
filled. Review of applications starts as soon as they are received.



Mingbo Cai
Assistant Professor
International Research Center for Neurointelligence
The University of Tokyo
https://cailab-ircn.org/
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