Ireland Research Assistant position in Decision Neuroscience 2009/2010

PhD in Decision Neuroscience-Trinity College Dublin
Research Assistant position in Decision Neuroscience

O'Doherty lab, Trinity College Institute of Neuroscience, Trinity College
Dublin, Ireland.

A post-graduate research assistant position is available in the laboratory
of Prof. John P. O'Doherty at Trinity College Dublin. The position, part of
a research programme funded by Science Foundation Ireland, will involve
contributing to the organization of a research programme concerned with
uncovering the neural mechanisms underlying choice, reward-learning and
decision making in the brain. Duties include helping with subject
recruitment, running experiments (brain imaging and behavioural studies) and
contributing to data analysis.

An undergraduate degree in psychology, neuroscience, computer science,
mathematics or a related discipline would be a pre-requisite, and evidence
of strong quantitative skills in computer programming, mathematics and
statistics would be essential. Some prior exposure to cognitive, behavioural
or computational neuroscience would be an advantage. The project will be
carried out using state of the art MRI facilities at the Trinity College
Institute of Neuroscience, Trinity College Dublin, Ireland.
The position is available for a period of 2 to 3 years.

Start date: As soon as is practicable.

Interested candidates should send a CV, brief statement of research
interests, and contact details for two referees to John O'Doherty:
odoherjp at tcd.ie. Informal enquiries are also welcome.

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Trinity College Dublin is an equal opportunity employer.