Postdoctoral Research Fellow opening at The Brain and Mind Institute at Western University, Canada.
The post is based in the Neuroscience and Music lab (headed by Dr. Jessica Grahn). The lab explores the links between music, rhythm, and movement using neuroscientific methods and various populations (e.g., healthy adults, neurological patient populations, non-human primates).
The post-holder will play a key role in neuroimaging and possibly neuropsychological patient investigations of rhythm, timing, and music. A background in cognitive neuroscience or experimental psychology and expertise in fMRI, EEG, TMS/tDCS, or neuropsychological patient testing is preferred, but not required. Comfort with computer programming (e.g., Matlab) would be helpful. No musical background is necessary. The successful applicant will enjoy working as part of an interdisciplinary team and be able to mentor members of the lab.
For further details on Dr. Grahn’s research, see www.jessicagrahn.com. To learn more about The Brain and Mind Institute, please visit the BMI site. In addition to excellent MRI infrastructure, the Institute has TMS, tDCS, EEG/EMG, motion capture, sleep-monitoring facilities, and gait-monitoring facilities.
To apply, please send a detailed CV and cover letter explaining why the lab's research interests you and how your skills and abilities are suitable. Send these items to Dr. Grahn (jgrahn_at_uwo.ca) with the subject line “Music & Neuroscience PDF”. The position will initially be for one year with an option to renew for a further two years and at the time of appointment candidates will have obtained (or will be about to obtain) a PhD in a relevant discipline. Salary will be in the region of $40,000 CDN per year. Please feel free to contact Dr. Grahn if you have any enquiries. The selection process will begin on November 1st, 2015 and continue until the position is filled (late applications therefore may be considered). If eligible, applicants should also apply to the Western Cognitive Neuroscience Postdoctoral Fellowship Competition (closing date also Nov 1). There are several fellowships available, working with Brain and Mind Institute Principal Investigators.
The post will begin in 2015 or 2016.
The post-holder will play a key role in neuroimaging and possibly neuropsychological patient investigations of rhythm, timing, and music. A background in cognitive neuroscience or experimental psychology and expertise in fMRI, EEG, TMS/tDCS, or neuropsychological patient testing is preferred, but not required. Comfort with computer programming (e.g., Matlab) would be helpful. No musical background is necessary. The successful applicant will enjoy working as part of an interdisciplinary team and be able to mentor members of the lab.
For further details on Dr. Grahn’s research, see www.jessicagrahn.com. To learn more about The Brain and Mind Institute, please visit the BMI site. In addition to excellent MRI infrastructure, the Institute has TMS, tDCS, EEG/EMG, motion capture, sleep-monitoring facilities, and gait-monitoring facilities.
To apply, please send a detailed CV and cover letter explaining why the lab's research interests you and how your skills and abilities are suitable. Send these items to Dr. Grahn (jgrahn_at_uwo.ca) with the subject line “Music & Neuroscience PDF”. The position will initially be for one year with an option to renew for a further two years and at the time of appointment candidates will have obtained (or will be about to obtain) a PhD in a relevant discipline. Salary will be in the region of $40,000 CDN per year. Please feel free to contact Dr. Grahn if you have any enquiries. The selection process will begin on November 1st, 2015 and continue until the position is filled (late applications therefore may be considered). If eligible, applicants should also apply to the Western Cognitive Neuroscience Postdoctoral Fellowship Competition (closing date also Nov 1). There are several fellowships available, working with Brain and Mind Institute Principal Investigators.
The post will begin in 2015 or 2016.
