.Organisation/Company Universitat de Barcelona Department OPIR Research Field Computer science Psychological sciences Neurosciences Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Positions Master Positions Country Spain Application Deadline 9 Dec 2024 - 23:59 (Europe/Madrid) Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 37,5 Offer Starting Date 9 Jan 2025 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Horizon Europe - ERC Reference Number No GA 101088954 Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? NoOffer Description Applications are invited for a PhD position within the project HumanSUBthreat (Uncovering the human subcortical pathway for auditory threat detection; HumanSUBthreat; PI:Judith Domínguez-Borràs ) which investigates the neural bases of emotion processing in the auditory and affective systems.Experimental design, data acquisition, and analysis for electroencephalography (scalp and intracranial EEG) studiesReview of scientific literature related to the projectPreparation and publication of scientific papersParticipation in scientific meetings and conferencesUndertaking research stays at other centersCollaborating with the Principal Investigator (PI) and the rest of the team members on tasks related to the projectHold a BSc/MSc in any field related to Neuroscience (Psychology, Cognitive Sciences, Computer Sciences, Medicine, Biology, Engineering, Physics) and fulfil the requirements to be admitted into the Brain, Cognition and Behaviour PhD program at the Universitat de Barcelona.Experience in EEG (scalp and intracranial EEG / EEG analysis)Experience in analysis of peripheral measures (e.G. pupillometry)Knowledge of psychoacousticsExperience in other neuroimaging techniques (MRI) is also valuedMotivation to work intensely, and availability to travel as part of the candidate's trainingLanguages ENGLISH Level ExcellentResearch Field Biological sciencesComputer sciencePsychological sciencesNeurosciencesMedical sciencesPhysics Years of Research Experience 1 - 4Additional Information A full-time work contract (37.5 hrs/week). The researcher will have the possibility to participate in teaching activities for professional development (not obligatory, though).Eligibility criteriaA specific committee will evaluate the applications using the following criteria:Grade point average of the academic transcripts from the applicant's bachelor's or master's degree studies (or 1st and 2nd cycle): up to 5 points out of a total of 10.Curricular merits: up to 1 point out of a total of 10 in accordance with the specific criteria listed in Annex 1.Suitability for the tasks to be performed within the framework of the research project or research support position to which the successful candidate will be attached: up to 4 points out of a total of 10