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Research Assistant position in Cognitive Neuroscience

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Summary:

Applications are invited for a part time research assistant in the Reasoning and Infant Cognition Group (RICO) and in the Multisensory Research Group (MRG) at the Pompeu Fabra University (Barcelona). The position is covered by the projects entitled: “Natural Logical Reasoning: Mechanisms, Interactions and Errors” (ref. PSI2016-75910-P) and “Predicting Multisensory Interactions from Pre-Stimulus Activity” (ref. PSI2016-75558-P) financed by the Spanish Research Agency and the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF).

Job description:

  • Manage the recruitment at schools and other educational centers to participate in the studies
  • Prepare collaborations contract and other documentation needed to set up collaborations with other institutions
  • Maintain accurate records of interviews, safeguarding the confidentiality of subjects, as necessary
  • Provide ready access to all experimental data for the faculty researcher and/or supervisor
  • Manage the equipment and supplies necessary for the projects
  • Manage project meetings and follow-up decisions in project meetings
  • Summarize project results

 

Minimum requirements:

  • University degree with proficient knowledge of English.
  • Experience with R&D research management (2 years minimum experience expected)
  • Strong IT skills.

 

Desired capacity to demonstrate:

  • A proven ability to prioritise a varied workload and to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
  • High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
  • Proactive, flexible and problem-solving attitude.
  • Team player and ability to work independently.
  • Excellent communication and inter-personal skills, including written communication.

 

Conditions:

We offer onsite laboratory facilities (www.upf.edu/web/cbclab) and a highly interdisciplinary and active research environment at the Center for Brain and Cognition.

Starting date: January 2019. Temporary position. The position could be renewable.

How to apply

Please send a letter of motivation and your CV before December 17, 2018 Information about the research groups: www.rico.upf.edu and https://www.upf.edu/web/mrg.

Please, send your application to projectes.cbc@upf.edu with the reference RA RICO-MRG in the email subject

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