OPEN POSITION IN COGNITIVE NEUROIMAGING IN AALTO UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF SCIENCE

The Mind and Brain Laboratory at the Aalto University School of Science, Department of Biomedical Engineering and Computational Science, Espoo, Finland, is seeking a research scientists to pursue Ph.D. studies or, alternatively, post-doctoral studies.

We are seeking an individual with skills in / background that allows one to learn, and strong interest towards, development of neuroimaging (functional MRI, MEG, but also complementary behavioral measures) signal analysis methods for quantification of multidimensional data obtained during naturalistic stimulation conditions such as watching movies and listening to music. Related to this, the ideal applicant should be keen to study higher-order cognitive functions, emotions, and the underlying neural mechanisms.

The position is available starting at February 2012, for four years (Ph.D. studies) or two years (post-doc). The salary is determined by the agency level agreement of Aalto University.

Further questions and applications pertaining to the position should be directed to Prof. Jouko Lampinen (jouko.lampinen@tkk.fi; tel. +358 50 560 4827) and to Prof. Mikko Sams (mikko.sams@tkk.fi; +358 50 521 5739).

The applications are to be submitted to the Registry of Aalto University, preferably by email: kirjaamo@aalto.fi, no later than on January 13th, 2012.  The postal address of the Registry is Aalto University, P.O.Box 11000, FI-00076 Aalto.