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<p>We are looking for a research fellow in an ERC-funded research
project "Action selection under threat - the complex control of
human defence" led by Dominik Bach (<a href="https://eur01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fbachlab.org%2F&data=04%7C01%7C%7Cd9c4b398dd3a408eeb0208d942b447b5%7C1faf88fea9984c5b93c9210a11d9a5c2%7C0%7C0%7C637614164337216041%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=HDbGQMkcbgHoRhZVSz5doTHCba8CBdb8aaiVRnHAXZc%3D&reserved=0">http://bachlab.org</a>)
at University College London. The position will be based at the
Max-Planck UCL Centre for Computational Psychiatry (<a href="https://eur01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mps-ucl-centre.mpg.de%2Fen&data=04%7C01%7C%7Cd9c4b398dd3a408eeb0208d942b447b5%7C1faf88fea9984c5b93c9210a11d9a5c2%7C0%7C0%7C637614164337225996%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=wVB%2FaASqNwRheI47u0XxXpdbLhdvtFecIV83%2B2jFK1k%3D&reserved=0">https://www.mps-ucl-centre.mpg.de/en</a>).
OPM-MEG research takes place at the Wellcome Centre for Human
Neuroimaging (<a href="http://www.fil.ion.ucl.ac.uk/">http://www.fil.ion.ucl.ac.uk/</a>).
Our immersive virtual reality lab is based at the UCL Department
for Clinical and Movement Neuroscience. These places offer
world-class training and networking opportunities and an
intellectually vibrant and inspiring research culture. <br>
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The overarching goal of the project is to understand the
computational algorithms of decision-making under acute, immediate
threat. We investigate this in an immersive virtual reality (VR)
environment, in which people can move to avoid a large number of
different threats. The candidate will design and perform human
behavioural experiments and analyse movement trajectories. They
will also develop and perform MEG experiments using wearable
sensors (OPM). The role requires a good understanding of human VR
experimentation as well as an interest in using wearable MEG. The
interdisciplinary project team is composed of VR experts,
psychologists, movement scientists, and decision theorists, and we
are looking for an individual who enjoys working in a team
environment. Within the topical focus, the project offers freedom
to explore and develop novel experimental manipulations that allow
inference on the mechanisms of decision-making and action
selection.<br>
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Successful applicants will have an established track record of
experimental human research using virtual reality or OPMs, and a
strong interest in combining both. They will have a PhD in
cognitive-computational (neuro)science, applied machine-learning,
motor science, a quantitative field of psychology (e.g.
decision-making, perception), or a related area by the agreed
start date of the position. They will be keen to solve technical
challenges. We are looking for an individual who is strongly
motivated to pursue an academic career and is excited by the
opportunities for personal and career development this position
can provide.<br>
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<p>The post is available from October 2021 and funded for up to 3
years with initial appointment for 1 year. Starting salary is on
UCL grade 7, ranging from £36,028 to £43,533 per annum, inclusive
of London Allowance, superannuable. <br>
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More information and access to the UCL online application portal:
<a moz-do-not-send="true" href="https://is.gd/sOiFPc">https://is.gd/sOiFPc</a>
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Please contact <a href="mailto:d.bach@ucl.ac.uk">d.bach@ucl.ac.uk</a>
for any queries about the project or role.<br>
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<b>Closing date: 24 August (tbc)</b><br>
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Interviews will be held remotely in late August/early September.<br>
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Apologies for cross-posting.</p>
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Dominik R Bach MBBS PhD
Principal Research Fellow
Max Planck UCL Centre for Computational Psychiatry and Ageing Research
Wellcome Centre for Human Neuroimaging, University College London
bachlab.org | @bachlab_cog</pre>
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