[CogSci] Postdoctoral Opportunity: fMRI and Object Recognition at the University of Coimbra

[Alfonso Caramazza]

Jorge Almeida [1] and Alfonso Caramazza [2] are inviting applications 
for a Postdoctoral Researcher position focused on fMRI and object 
processing, based at the University of Coimbra, Portugal.

We are seeking candidates with a PhD in cognitive neuroscience, 
psychology, or a related field, and a strong interest in the neural 
basis of object recognition and representation. Ideal applicants will 
have expertise in the area of object-related features such as shape, 
texture, material properties, surface characteristics, and action 
(grasp, use, etc).

We are particularly looking for researchers with:

  	* Strong expertise in fMRI, especially multivariate pattern analysis 
(MVPA) and decoding methods (e.g., SVM)
  	* Solid programming skills
  	* Excellent communication and mentoring skills
  	* High proficiency in English

The selected applicant will work with Jorge Almeida and Alfonso 
Caramazza, and will also benefit from the lively academic environment 
and research groups, led by Jason Fischer [3], Joana Carvalho [4], and 
Robert Whitwell [5], which we are currently building in the Psychology 
Department of the University of Coimbra, Portugal, funded by a major 
European Grant - ERA Chair CogBooster [6]. The project addresses central 
issues about object recognition and representation, including mid-level 
processing.

The position is for 2 to 3 years, and the salary is the standard 
Post-Doctoral pay-scale in Portugal (net value 1850 Euros per month; 
this is a competitive salary for the cost of living in Portugal and 
especially in Coimbra) with all the typical benefits (e.g., paid 
vacation).  Access to research infrastructure is fully-funded (e.g., 
fMRI hours) and some travel funding for conferences is available. The 
position is available immediately or upon an agreed starting date. 
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, until the position is 
filled.

The Proaction Lab [7] is a well-established lab with an international 
group of researchers focusing on the cognitive and neural processes 
subserving object recognition and object use. Facilities include access 
to a 3T MRI scanner with a 32-channel coil, a 7T scanner (in 
collaboration with a site outside of Portugal), tDCS, and a 
psychophysics lab (120 Hz screens, button boxes, etc). Additional 
resources on site include a 256 ch. EEG and motion tracking and 
eyetracking systems. We also have a science communication office working 
with the lab and the CogBooster groups.

The University of Coimbra is a 700-year-old University and is a UNESCO 
world Heritage site. Coimbra is a beautiful and lively university city 
with easy access to beaches and mountains.

You should apply as soon as you can. If interested send an email to 
jorgecbalmeida at gmail.com and caram at wjh.harvard.edu, with a CV and 
motivation letter.



Links:
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[1] 
https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=ejJVE0wAAAAJ&hl=en&authuser=1
[2] 
https://scholar.google.com/citations?hl=en&authuser=1&user=hvvrK8cAAAAJ
[3] 
https://scholar.google.com/citations?hl=en&authuser=1&user=aPwpIY0AAAAJ
[4] 
https://scholar.google.com/citations?hl=en&authuser=1&user=E5cBHVQAAAAJ
[5] https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=3-Hh3toAAAAJ&hl=en
[6] https://cordis.europa.eu/project/id/101087584
[7] https://proactionlab.fpce.uc.pt/
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