.INFORMATION ABOUT THE POSITIONPosition: PhD studentResearcher Profile: First Stage Researcher (R1- up to the point of PhD)Number of vacancies: 1Project: ReNeMos: Recurrent Network Models of Statistical LearningLocation: Spain > San SebastianResearch Field: NeuroscienceType of contract/Duration of Contract: Temporary: 4 yearsJob Status: Full-timeHours per week: 35Starting date: January 2025 (flexible)Application deadline: 15 November 2024Information about the project:Statistical learning (SL) is a crucial capacity supporting efficient cognition and action throughout the lifespan.
SL is an organism's ability to attune to coherent covariation in its environment (e.G., an infant learning sound patterns of a language, or visual patterns corresponding to objects).
This project uses recurrent neural network modeling to investigate the types of computations that may support human SL.
The modeling motivates EEG and MEG studies with human subjects.
Together, the modeling and experiments will advance our understanding of the nature and computational basis for human SL.Job description:Collaborating on finalizing experimental designs, implementing them, and collecting dataAnalysing EEG and MEG dataWriting research papers under the supervision of the PI, aiming to publish at top-tier journalsDissemination of results at international scientific conferencesPI and research group:Dr. James Magnuson will be the supervisor of this PhD project.
Magnuson leads the Computational Neuroscience group at BCBL.
Our group is developing novel computational approaches focused primarily on typical and atypical learning and language.
Our general approach is to use modelling to motivate new hypotheses we then test with human subjects, in order to advance theoretical understanding.2.
CANDIDATES' PROFILE AND SELECTION CRITERIARequired skills:Good knowledge of cognitive science/neuroscienceMaster's (or equivalent) degree in Psychology, Computer Science, Cognitive Neuroscience, Linguistics, or a related fieldExcellent written and oral communication skills in EnglishDesirable skills:Programming experience is highly desirableExperience with neural networks is also highly desirablePrevious experience in participating in research projects (e.G., data collection, analysis)3