The HSE Institute of Cognitive Neuroscience invites applications for a PhD in the MEG group. The position is focused on time-resolved neuroimaging techniques, most importantly electro- and magnetoencephalography (EEG, MEG), as well as electrocorticography (ECoG).

The PhD student will join the newly established MEG group at the ICN and will work under the supervision of Dr Tommaso Fedele. The group has direct access to an Elekta Neuromag Vectorview 306-channel MEG system, BrainProducts 128-channel actiCHamp EEG system as well as various EEG, tDCS, TMS, eye-tracking, behavioural and other set-ups and associated equipment.

The Institute offers cutting-edge research infrastructure, international academic environment, thriving collaborative atmosphere, access to research funding and support, and bright student population.

Requirements

The general requirements for the PhD position are the following:

• experience with recording and analysis of neurophysiological data
• experience in the field of signal processing, machine learning, neurophysiology or related areas
• a solid mathematical background and good programming skills (Matlab, Python)
• excellent communication and team-working skills, enthusiasm and great commitment to research
• fluent English, as research and other activities are conducted in English

The position involves:

• working under direct supervision of Dr. Tommaso Fedele (Assistant Professor at the Institute for Cognitive Neuroscience)
• the main topics of research are:
  • dynamic characterization of the epileptic network in patients’ data
  • recording and analysis of cognitive paradigm MEG/stereo EEG data
  • writing research papers for international peer-reviewed journals in co-authorship with the members of the Institute of Cognitive Neuroscience
• participation in the events of the Institute of Cognitive Neuroscience and other contribution to the MEG Lab’s development
• public presentations of candidate’s own research to the academic community

Conditions

• A probation period of three months precedes the enrollment in the HSE PhD program https://aspirantura.hse.ru/en/

Application Process

• Applications must be submitted to fedele.tm@gmail.com with object “MEG PhD position in HSE”. A letter of motivation and a CV are required.
• Applications in Russian language will be discarded.
• Applications will be considered until January 31st 2021.

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