[CogSci] Available RA position at BCBL

[Svetlana Pinet]

JOB OFFER - RESEARCH ASSISTANT META - SVETLANA PINET
at the BCBL- Basque Center on Cognition Brain and Language (San Sebastián, Basque Country, Spain) www.bcbl.eu 

INFORMATION ABOUT THE POSITION
Position: Research Assistant
Number of vacancies: 1
Location:  Spain > Donostia-San Sebastián
Type of contract/Duration of Contract: Temporary – 18 months
Job Status: Full-time
Hours per week: 35
Starting date:  15/10/2024 or as soon as possible after that date
Deadline to send CV: 04/10/2024

Job description:
We are looking for a candidate with an interest in research and neuroscience to work on a project in collaboration with Meta AI on decoding the neural correlates of language production. You will be in charge collecting MEG data and recruiting research participants. In addition, you will be processing video recordings to extract finger tracking measures. Training will be provided for all the tasks you will be involved in, but autonomy, general scientific curiosity, and willingness to learn are expected. According to your interests, you will get involved in data analysis and writing up research papers.

PI: Svetlana Pinet in collaboration with Jean-Rémi King at Meta AI

CANDIDATES’ PROFILE AND SELECTION CRITERIA

Required skills and academic background:
Master in Neuroscience/Biology/Engineering/Psychology or related disciplines
Interest in research and scientific curiosity
Excellent English skills (spoken and written)
Fluent in Spanish

Desirable skills:
Experience in research
Experience with Python, Matlab, or other programming language
Experience collecting MEG data

WORKING CONDITIONS

Salary: €19,200 gross per annum
Entitlements and other benefits:   https://www.bcbl.eu/en/join-us/what-is-like-to-work-bcbl

Training opportunities and Career development plan:
The candidate will have the opportunity to develop professionally in a multicultural, young and dynamic environment. The necessary technical training for this position will be offered by the center and the PI.

OTHER RELEVANT INFORMATION

Language policy:
The corporative language at the center is English although knowledge of Spanish would help to communicate with research participants
The interview will be conducted in English
 
APPLICATION PROCESS

To apply for this position, please send an email to hr at bcbl.eu with the subject “JOB OFFER RA_Meta_Pinet”, enclosing the following information:
Curriculum Vitae
Cover/motivation letter
Names and contact details of two references that can provide recommendation

Application process timetable:
Deadline to send CV: 04/10/2024
Final decision: 11/10/2024
Work-contract starting date: 15/10/2024 or as soon as possible after that date
Reviewing of applications will start from October 5th 2024 and continue until the position is filled. All candidates will be informed about the status of the selection process.
Please note that the dates are for reference only and may vary.

Contact details for enquiries: s.pinet at bcbl.eu or hr at bcbl.eu



Svetlana Pinet 
Ikerbasque Research Fellow 
BCBL Staff Scientist 
www.bcbl.eu 

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