JOB OFFER - RESEARCH ASSISTANT META - PINET

at the BCBL- Basque Center on Cognition Brain and Language (San Sebastián, Basque Country, Spain) www.bcbl.eu 

1. INFORMATION ABOUT THE POSITION

  • Position: Research Assistant
  • Number of vacancies: 1
  • Location:  Spain > Donostia-San Sebastián
  • Type of contract/Duration of Contract: Temporary – 18 months
  • Job Status: Full-time
  • Hours per week: 35
  • Starting date:  15/10/2024 or as soon as possible after that date
  • Deadline to send CV: 04/10/2024

 

Job description:

We are looking for a candidate with an interest in research and neuroscience to work on a project in collaboration with Meta AI on decoding the neural correlates of language production. You will be in charge collecting MEG data and recruiting research participants. In addition, you will be processing video recordings to extract finger tracking measures. Training will be provided for all the tasks you will be involved in, but autonomy, general scientific curiosity, and willingness to learn are expected. According to your interests, you will get involved in data analysis and writing up research papers.

PI: Svetlana Pinet in collaboration with Jean-Rémi King at Meta AI

 

  1. CANDIDATES’ PROFILE AND SELECTION CRITERIA

Required skills and academic background:

  • Master in Neuroscience/Biology/Engineering/Psychology or related disciplines
  • Interest in research and scientific curiosity
  • Excellent English skills (spoken and written)
  • Fluent in Spanish

Desirable skills:

  • Experience in research
  • Experience with Python, Matlab, or other programming language
  • Experience collecting MEG data

 

  1. WORKING CONDITIONS

Salary: €19,200 gross per annum

Entitlements and other benefits:   https://www.bcbl.eu/en/join-us/what-is-like-to-work-bcbl

Training opportunities and Career development plan:

The candidate will have the opportunity to develop professionally in a multicultural, young and dynamic environment. The necessary technical training for this position will be offered by the center and the PI.

 

  1. OTHER RELEVANT INFORMATION

Language policy

  • The corporative language at the center is English although knowledge of Spanish would help to communicate with research participants
  • The interview will be conducted in English

 

  1. APPLICATION PROCESS

To apply for this position, please send an email to hr@bcbl.eu with the subject “JOB OFFER RA_Meta_Pinet”, enclosing the following information:

  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Cover/motivation letter
  • Names and contact details of two references that can provide recommendation

Application process timetable:

  • Deadline to send CV: 04/10/2024
  • Final decision: 11/10/2024
  • Work-contract starting date: 15/10/2024 or as soon as possible after that date

Reviewing of applications will start from October 5th 2024 and continue until the position is filled. All candidates will be informed about the status of the selection process.

Please note that the dates are for reference only and may vary.

Contact details for enquiries: hr@bcbl.eu