The Brainlab invites applications for several 3-year PhD contracts (FI/FPU) commencing early 2019. Principal Investigator: Prof. Dr. Carles Escera
As a part of our ongoing research program using EEG, MEG, TMS, fMRI and genetic analysis to investigate the neuronal mechanism of auditory perception, with an empahsis on subcortical processes, the Brainlab invites applications for PhD positions in two research projects:
Project 1.This PhD project is part of an ambitious research program addressing the encoding of speech sounds in the newborn’s brain (read more), and will be carried out in collaboration with the Sant Joan de Déu Barcelona Children’s Hospital. The major goal of this program is to established the Frequency-Following Response (FFR; read more)as a potential biomarker of language achievement, reading abilities and neurodevelopmental success in babies born at risk for neurocognitive impairment, with fetal growth restriction or prematurity.
Project 2. This PhD project departs from our recent finding that the serotonin transporter-linked polymorphic region (5-HTTLPR) is involved in the accurate neuronal encoding of speech sounds (Selinger et al., 2016, J Neurosci, 36, 10782-10790). This PhD project aims at characterizing the functional significance of genetic advantage in efficient speech encoding (read more) as well as the underlying neurocognitive mechanisms.
Candidates must have a Master’s degree (or equivalent) in neuroscience, clinical linguistics, psychology, cognitive sciences, biology, biomedicine, engineering or related field
The successful candidates will join the PhD Program in Biomedicine of the University of Barcelona though a competitive and prestigious Spanish FPU or Catalan FI fellowships.
Requirements: 1] EU citizenship, 2] 300 ECTS completed (at least 60 ECTS in a Master degree), 3] the highest academic marks, 4] computer skills (e.g., Matlab, Phyton, Praat)
Applicants should send:1] a letter of motivation, 2] CV, and 3] an official transcript of grades (in ECTS format) by email to Dr. Carles Escera at cescera@ub.edu [subject: PhD – Escera]
Recommendation letters are also welcome
Applications will be processed until the position is filled [post data: April 20th, 2018]
Full call: PhD position open at the Brainlab – 2018