PhD Position in CINC-CSIC: Embark on a transformative research journey with the Cognitive Control & Habit Lab at CINC-CSIC, located in Alcala de Henares, Madrid, Spain. This PhD position, titled “The role of habitual inhibition in cognitive and emotional control (PID2022-136996NB-100),” is a unique opportunity to contribute to the Habit-nhibit project, funded by the Agencia Estatal de Investigacion, Ministerio de Ciencia e Innovacion.
Summary Table:
| Location | Alcala de Henares, Madrid, Spain |
|---|---|
| Title | The role of habitual inhibition in cognitive and emotional control (PID2022-136996NB-100) |
| Project | Habit-nhibit, funded by Agencia Estatal de Investigacion |
| Duration | Temporary, 4 years (Full-time) |
| Payment | Doctoral researcher contract for 4 years |
Study Area: This doctoral project will focus on defining the behavioral and neural footprints of habitual inhibition. The research includes designing and validating innovative paradigms using neuroimaging and neuromodulation techniques. The investigation spans healthy participants and extends to studies involving patients with Parkinson’s disease.
Scholarship Description:
PhD Position in Cognitive Control & Habit Lab, CINC-CSIC, Alcala de Henares Madrid, Spain
Join a growing multidisciplinary international team at the forefront of cognitive and clinical neuroscience. Led by Dr. Ignacio Obeso, the team collaborates with local hospitals and aims to elucidate the neurocognitive mechanisms behind cognitive control, reward, and habits. Research efforts also contribute to understanding how these cognitive processes dysfunction in clinical scenarios, such as Parkinson’s disease and behavioral addictions.
Eligibility:
- Background in psychology, computer science, or biomedical engineering
- Excellent programming skills
- Experience with neuroimaging
- Good command of English
- Desirable: Good command of Spanish, Familiarity with statistical analysis
Required Documents: Interested candidates should submit the following documents with “PhD_2024” in the subject line: CV, a statement of purpose, and references.
How to Apply: Send the required documents to obesomartin@amai.com.
Last Date: 15 December 2023
