Postdoctoral Research Fellow position at The Brain and Mind Institute, Western University, Canada.
The
post is based in the Music and Neuroscience lab (headed by 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 animals). The lab is
committed to best practices in Equity and Diversity.
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/tACS, or neuropsychological patient
testing is preferred, but not required. Comfort with computer
programming (e.g., Matlab, Python, R) 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
www.uwo.ca/bmi/.
In addition to excellent MRI infrastructure, the Institute has TMS,
tDCS, tACS, EEG/EMG, motion capture, audiodome, 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 to
jgrahn@xxxxxx
with the subject line “Music & Neuroscience PDF”. The position
will initially be for one year with an option to renew for a further
one-two years. 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. Benefits include
Employment Insurance, Canada Pension Plan, a health-care spending
account (to cover eye and dental care, prescriptions, etc.), and
Western’s mentorship and professional development program for
postdoctoral scholars,
Competitive Edge.
Please
feel free to contact Dr. Grahn if you have any enquiries. The
selection process will begin on March 1st, 2021 and continue until the
position is filled (late applications therefore may be considered).
If
eligible, applicants may be encouraged to apply to the NSERC CREATE in
Nonlinear Dynamics training grant (applications due March 8th, 2021,
applications must be developed in consultation with Dr. Grahn).
https://cd-create.org/The post will begin in 2021 or 2022.