Post-doctoral and research assistant positions in Decision Neuroscience at Trinity College Dublin

Postdoctoral research positions in Decision Neuroscience

O'Doherty lab, Trinity College Institute of Neuroscience, Trinity
College Dublin, Ireland.

Two post-doctoral research fellowships are available to investigate
the neural mechanisms of reward-learning, choice and decision making
in the human brain in the laboratory of Prof. John P. O'Doherty at
Trinity College Dublin. The posts, part of a research programme funded
by Science Foundation Ireland, will involve the design and conduct of
fMRI experiments in humans, and the application of computational
models of choice and decision making to behavioural and neural data.
The project will be carried out using state of the art MRI facilities
at the Trinity College Institute of Neuroscience, Trinity College
Dublin, Ireland.

A background in cognitive or behavioral neuroscience is essential, and
some experience of or interest in computational neuroscience,
particularly relating to reinforcement learning or decision making
would be an advantage. A familiarity with functional neuroimaging
techniques (fMRI in particular) and a working knowledge of SPM or
other fMRI analysis packages would also be an advantage.

The positions are available for a period of 2 to 3 years.

Start date: As soon as is practicable.

Interested candidates should send a CV, brief statement of research
interests, and contact details for two referees to John O'Doherty:
odoherjp at tcd.ie. Informal enquiries are also welcome.

Applications will be accepted until the positions are filled.

Trinity College Dublin is an equal opportunity employer.


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Research Assistant position in Decision Neuroscience

O'Doherty lab, Trinity College Institute of Neuroscience, Trinity
College Dublin, Ireland.

A post-graduate research assistant position is available in the
laboratory of Prof. John P. O'Doherty at Trinity College Dublin. The
position, part of a research programme funded by Science Foundation
Ireland, will involve contributing to the organization of a research
programme concerned with uncovering the neural mechanisms underlying
choice, reward-learning and decision making in the brain. Duties
include helping with subject recruitment, running experiments (brain
imaging and behavioural studies) and contributing to data analysis.

An undergraduate degree in psychology, neuroscience, computer science,
mathematics or a related discipline would be a pre-requisite, and
evidence of strong quantitative skills in computer programming,
mathematics and statistics would be essential. Some prior exposure to
cognitive, behavioural or computational neuroscience would be an
advantage. The project will be carried out using state of the art MRI
facilities at the Trinity College Institute of Neuroscience, Trinity
College Dublin, Ireland.

The position is available for a period of 2 to 3 years.
Start date: As soon as is practicable.

Interested candidates should send a CV, brief statement of research
interests, and contact details for two referees to John O'Doherty:
odoherjp at tcd.ie. Informal enquiries are also welcome.
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Trinity College Dublin is an equal opportunity employer.