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Open call for 1-year postdoctoral position in the Cognitive Neuroscience of Music at the Brainlab (PI: Carles Escera)
Starting date: January/February 2026
The Brainlab – Cognitive Neuroscience Research Group (Universitat de Barcelona) is seeking an outstanding candidate with strong motivation for the neuroscience of music and its impact on early development, through experiments on brain plasticity and electrophysiology (brain oscillations and potentials). The candidate will join the project (funded by the Spanish Ministry of Science and Innovation and the Bial Foundation, Portugal):
The impact and scope of music-induced neural plasticity across early language acquisition.
Principal Investigator: Prof. Carles Escera
The project aims to investigate neural plasticity induced by passive music exposure during late pregnancy (preliminary evidence in Arenillas-Alcón et al., 2021) and early postnatal life on a cascade of neural mechanisms supporting early language acquisition to boost language outcomes. Using a broad set of neurocognitive markers of auditory development, including FFR to test milestones in the neural encoding of formant structure of speech (Puertollano et al., 2025), mismatch negativity (MMN) to unveil the emergence of prototypic phonetic categories, and frequency-tagging analysis of EEG to probe the ability to detect non-adjacent dependencies in speech (i.e., statistical learning), we aim to understand the neurophysiological underpinnings of the beneficial effects of music exposure across early language acquisition. The underlying neural network involved in these plastic changes will be investigated with functional near infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS).
The main task of the candidate will involve designing, implementing and testing, in adults and infants, the music exposure program, specific tools for controlling attachment to the program and the experimental protocols to record brain activity, including data analysis strategies. Specifically, we expect the postdoc to:
1) Review relevant literature on passive auditory/music induce neural plasticity
2) Design and implementation of the music exposure program. This includes selection of music, set up of the online platform, development of a protocol for attachment control, and behavioral assessment
3) Contribution to experimental designs of FFR, MMN and statistical learning paradigms
4) Design and creation of auditory stimuli and creation of stimulation sequences
5) Implementation of pilot studies in adults and infants
6) Programming analysis algorithms for FFR, MMN and statistical learning, based on spectral and time/frequency approaches
7) Design and implementation of complex statistical analyses.
8) Dissemination of results in the form of conference contributions and scientific papers.
Candidate Profile
1. EU citizenship or valid work permit in Spain.
2. PhD in Neuroscience or related discipline.
3. Music background, and research experience in the neuroscience of music.
4. Consolidated experience in experimental designs and with EEG recording and analysis (brain oscillations and brain potentials.
4. Strong statistical and programming skills in Matlab, EEGlab, Python or R.
6. Proficiency in English.
We offer a thrilling international working atmosphere at our Brainlab, and the benefits of joining the Maria de Maeztu Center of Excellence Institute of Neurosciences, including its brand new Cognitive Neuroscience Unit facility. Yearly salary depending on skills and experience, starting at 24000€.
How to Apply
Please, send your CV, motivation letter, three relevant publications, and two reference letters,
to Dr. Carles Escera (cescera@ub.edu) with the subject “postdoc HAMELIN”
Deadline for applications is November 30th, 2025
Please feel free to circulate this announcement among potential candidates.
For any questions regarding the positions, please contact cescera@ub.edu.
A fully funded 2-3 year post-doctoral position is available at the University of Cadiz and the Institute of Biomedical Research Cadiz (INiBICA) to contribute to a research project (PI-0025-2017) funded by European Union and Andalucía Regional Government (Operational Programmes FEDER 2014-2020) and associated with the study of the neural basis of cognitive dysfunctions in neurological patients by combining behavioral studies (eye-tracking), brain mapping techniques (LFP, EEG, fMRI), structural data (RM, DTI) and brain stimulation methods (Deep Brain Stimulation, TMS, tSMS).
As a Postdoctoral Researcher in The Neuroimaging and Psychophysiology Lab, you will conduct research and develop new projects under the supervision of Javier González-Rosa. You will be expected to work independently and also collaboratively with others, including physicians at the Hospital Puerta del Mar. We are looking for someone with a keen interest in the underlying effects of DBS (On/Off) during collection of LFP/EEG and fMRI/DTI in Parkinson and different neurological diseases, who will be able to develop analyses to test hypotheses about brain organisation within the domain of attention and emotional cognition, as well as exploring the local and global impact of DBS to investigate (spontaneous and stimulus-induced) neuronal “oscillatory” dynamics in different brain networks as well as its relationship to the pathogenesis, maintenance, and reduction of chronic symptoms.
You will have prior experience of advanced electrophysiological methods (e.g., LFP, EEG) and/or neuroimaging analysis (e.g., fMRI, DTI), coding skills in any language (e.g., MATLAB, Python etc.) and a desire to master cutting-edge neuroscientific methods.
Skills, Experience & Qualification needed
• A PhD in Neuroscience/Psychology, computer and telecommunications Engineering, or another relevant field (or equivalent experience).
• Knowledge of neuroimaging methods, experimental design and advanced statistics, plus an ability to apply these methods to address specific research questions.
• Applicants with experience in functional or structural imaging as well as in resting-state and task-induced functional connectivity analysis are strongly encouraged to apply.
• An interest in brain organisation and cognitive impairment, and an understanding of contemporary issues in cognitive neuroscience.
• High attention to detail to ensure high-quality research at all stages of the process.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, including experience writing results up for publication and presenting at conferences.
• An ability to work as part of a highly-focussed and productive team, and also to work independently.
• Your duties will therefore include working with physicians and patients with neurological conditions.
We seek to recruit researchers with an outstanding international research profile. The position is an ideal springboard for scientists interested in bringing advanced brain mapping methods and cognitive neuroscience to clinical neuroscience.
Start date for applications: 18 Apr 2018.
Closing date for applications: 04 May 2018.
Interviews are to be held: w/c 7 May 2018.
The position is a two-year post, with the possibility of a one year extension. The successful candidate will be expected to start as soon as possible (preferably before July 1).
For formal/informal enquiries about this vacancy please contact:
javier.rosa@uca.es
Javier J. González-Rosa
Ramón y Cajal Fellow
Institute of Biomedical Research Cadiz (INIBICA)
Hospital Puerta del Mar
University of Cadiz
PhD SCHOLARSHIP IN COGNITIVE NEUROSCIENCE AT ESCERA’s LAB.
The Brainlab [http://www.ub.edu/brainlab], at the Institute of Neurosciences of University of Barcelona [http://www.neurociencies.ub.edu] seeks for candidates for a 3-year ESR contract (FI/FPU) commencing the fall 2017.
Principal Investigator: Prof. Dr. Carles Escera
The PhD project focuses on the genetic determinants of subcortical speech encoding and is funded by the Spanish Ministry of Economy and Knowledge (project icCOGNITION – Subcortical contributions to auditory cognition; PSI201-63664-P).
The successful candidate will join the PhD Program in Biomedicine of the University of Barcelona though a competitive and prestigious Spanish FPU or Catalan FI fellowship.
The PhD project departs from our recent discovery that the serotonin transporter-linked polymorphic region (5-HTTLPR)
is involved in the accurate encoding of speech sounds in the subcortical auditory pathway (Selinger et al., 2016, Journal of Neuroscience, 36, 10782-10790; see Figure). The study took advantage of the Frequency-Following Response (FFR), an auditory brain potential derived from the EEG.
The PhD project aims at characterizing the functional consequences (sound, speech and music perception and production) of this efficient encoding, as well as the underlying neurocognitive mechanisms. It also relates to a broader project in our Brainlab that uses MEG, TMS, fMRI and the study of newborn populations to investigate the subcortical neural mechanisms of auditory perception.
Candidates should have a strong degree in any field related to the Neurosciences
(Psychology, Cognitive Sciences, Biomedicine, Computer Sciences, Medicine, Biology, Engineering)
Eligibility: 1] EU citizenship, 2] 300 ECTS completed (the Bachelor in any Spanish university and at least 60 ECTS in a Master degree), 3] high academic marks, 4] computer skills (e.g., Matlab)
Applicants should send 1] a letter of motivation, 2] CV, and 3] a official transcript of grades (in ECTS format) by email to Dr. Carles Escera at cescera@ub.edu [subject: FPU – Escera]
Recommendation letters are also welcome
Applications will be processed until the position is filled [post data: May 17, 2017]
The estimated salary, before taxes, will be circa 16,000 EUR/year.
RESEARCH FACULTY POSITIONS at the BCBL- Basque Center on Cognition Brain and Language (San Sebastián, Basque Country, Spain) http://www.bcbl.eu (Center of excellence Severo Ochoa)
The Basque Center on Cognition Brain and Language (San Sebastián, Basque Country, Spain) together with IKERBASQUE (Basque Foundation for Science) offer 3 permanent IKERBASQUE Research Professor positions in the following areas:
-Language acquisition
– Any area of Language processing and/or disorders with advanced experience in MRI
– Any area of Language processing and/or disorders with advanced experience in MEG
The BCBL Center (recently awarded the label of excellence Severo Ochoa) promotes a vibrant research environment without substantial teaching obligations. It provides access to the most advanced behavioral and neuroimaging techniques, including 3 Tesla MRI, a whole-head MEG system, four ERP labs, a NIRS lab, a baby lab including eyetracker, EEG and NIRS, two eyetracking labs, and several well-equipped behavioral labs. There are excellent technical support staff and research personnel (PhD and postdoctoral students). The senior positions are permanent appointments.
We are looking for cognitive neuroscientists or experimental psychologists with a background in psycholinguistics and/or neighboring cognitive neuroscience areas, and physicists and/or engineers with fMRI or MEG expertise. Individuals interested in undertaking research in the fields described in http://www.bcbl.eu/research/lines/ should apply through the BCBL web page (www.bcbl.eu/jobs). The successful candidate will be working within the research lines of the BCBL whose main aim is to develop high-risk/high gain projects at the frontiers of Cognitive Neuroscience. We expect high readiness to work with strong engagement and creativity in an interdisciplinary and international environment.
Deadline June 30th
We encourage immediate applications as the selection process will be ongoing and the appointment may be made before the deadline.
Only senior researchers with a strong record of research experience will be considered. Women candidates are especially welcome.
To submit your application please follow this link: http://www.bcbl.eu/jobs applying for Ikerbasque Research Professor 2017 and upload:
Your curriculum vitae.
A cover letter/statement describing your research interests (4000 characters maximum)
The names of two referees who would be willing to write letters of recommendation
Applicants should be fluent in English. Knowledge of Spanish and/or Basque will be considered useful but is not compulsory.
For more information, please contact the Director of BCBL, Manuel Carreiras (m.carreiras@bcbl.eu).
A 4-year fully funded pre-doctoral position is available at the University of Cadiz to contribute to the research line funded by the Spanish Ministry of Economy, Industry and Competitiveness (RYC-2015-18467) and associated with the study of the neural basis of cognitive dysfunctions in neurological and psychiatric patients by combining brain mapping techniques (EEG/LFP) and brain stimulation techniques (Deep Brain Stimulation, TMS, tSMS, etc.).
The post-holder will have the opportunity to acquire or extend his/her experience with patient recruitment, organisation of a research project, behavioural testing, EEG and human LFP recordings (simultaneously acquired during invasive and non-invasive brain stimulation protocols), learn analysis imaging methods of EEG/ERP/LFP data, including advanced EEG source-mapping methods and multimodal integration of EEG and neuroimaging/stimulation data, and work in interdisciplinary teams between different institutions involving cognitive neuroscientists, neurologists, and psychiatrists.
The eligibility criteria will be made from the university itself based on: i) previous experience in the use of any brain mapping technique and/or programming skills, ii) academic record, and iii) CV of the candidate. A high-affinity profile for the position implies being in possession of a Bachelor degree or undergraduate degree in Psychology, Neuroscience, computer or telecommunications Engineering.
The position is funded by the University of Cadiz and involves the completion of a doctoral Thesis after being admitted in a doctoral program of the University of Cadiz. Beneficiaries will also be entitled to two travel scholarships during his/her pre- and post-doctoral periods. In addition, the obtaining of the title of doctoral degree before the established period, and according to other requirements of the Cadiz University itself, will give right to a 1-year postdoctoral position. Applications should be submitted on-line via the Cadiz University’s website up to 31 March 2017. The position can begin as soon as 1 September 2017 or later.
For formal/informal enquiries about this vacancy please contact:
javier.gonzalezrosa@ctb.upm.es
Javier J. González-Rosa
Research Associate,
Laboratory for Clinical Neuroscience,
Centre of Biomedical Technology,
Technical University of Madrid.
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Max Planck Institute for Human Cognitive and Brain Sciences
Microstructure Diffusion Imaging Methods Developme Posted Wednesday, January 11, 2017
Postdoctoral position in Microstructure Diffusion Imaging Methods Development A postdoc position is available in the Department of Neurophysics (Director: N. Weiskopf) at the Max Planck Institute for Human Cognitive and Brain Sciences (MPI CBS) in Leipzig, Germany. The successful candidate will be part of a team developing and applying methods for in vivo histology of human brain microstructure using MRI, which is crucial for understanding the human brain in both health and disease. A strong background in DWI processing methods development plus high-level programming languages (e.g. C/C++, Matlab) is essential. Significant experience in MRI physics and pulse sequence programming are highly desirable. Applicants must be specialists in at least one of the following areas: super-resolution imaging; computational neuroanatomy; SPM, FSL, CBS-Tools or FreeSurfer; physiological noise correction; distortion correction; DWI modeling beyond DTI (e.g. NODDI, AxCaliber). Applications with the subject heading “PD 4/17” can be sent via email to: personal@cbs.mpg.de or using our online system at http://www.cbs.mpg.de/vacancies. The deadline for application submission is 10 February 2017. Interviews of shortlisted candidates will take place between 28 February – 01 March 2017. Contact for informal enquiries regarding the post: Prof. Dr. Nikolaus Weiskopf (weiskopf@cbs.mpg.de). For more information: http://www.cbs.mpg.de/departments/neurophysics/ The Max Planck society is committed to increasing the number of individuals with disabilities in its workforce and therefore encourages applications from such qualified individuals.
Contact:
Nikolaus Weiskopf
Max Planck Institute for Human Cognitive and Brain Sciences
Stephanstraße 1a
Leipzig 04103
Germany Phone: +493419940 ext. 133
weiskopf@cbs.mpg.de