Research Term Contract on multimodal imaging (EEG-MRI-PET) and temporal cognition with aging

Organisation/Company

INSERM

Department

Departement des Ressources Humaines

Research Field

Medical sciences » Health sciences

Researcher Profile

Established Researcher (R3)

Country

France

Application Deadline

23 Apr 2024 – 00:00 (Europe/Brussels)

Type of Contract

Temporary

Job Status

Full-time

Hours Per Week

38.5

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

European Union / Next Generation EU

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

Postdoc on multimodal imaging (EEG-MRI-PET) and temporal cognition with aging

Review of applications will continue until the position is filled
• INSERM U1077 – Cyceron Brain imaging center, Caen 14000, France
• Two-year full-time position (renewable)

The INSERM-UNICAEN-EPHE U1077 research unit based in Caen (Normandy, France,
https://nimh.unicaen.fr/fr/accueil/ ) invites applications for a position as a Postdoc in the field
of brain aging and time processing.
The recruited research will join the TIMES research program “Time processing changes
with aging”, led by Dr. Thomas Hinault (Ph.D). TIMES aims to understand the cognitive
and neural mechanisms of temporal cognition and their evolution with aging.
We are ideally looking for a postdoc with a strong expertise in multiscale modelling,
excellent programming skills, and a solid background in biophysics or mathematics.
Research Environment at Cyceron
The Caen Inserm Unit 1077 and Cyceron Neuroimaging Platform (France) offer an exciting
and friendly multi-disciplinary research environment, with ample opportunities for training
and collaboration, and excellent technical facilities. Cyceron is a structure devoted to
multimodal imaging (pre-clinical and clinical) and provides a stimulating work environment
as it groups several research units and several research instruments, such as a cyclotron for
molecular marking, 2 PET-CT, 2 MRI (including a brand-new GE 3T), and a molecular and
cellular imaging department.
Caen is a friendly environment with an excellent work-life balance. We are located 12 km
away from the Normandy coast and beaches. Caen is a young and vibrant city with many
venues for music and culture.

The project:

TIMES will involve the recruitment of healthy young and older participants for a
neuroimaging and cognitive assessment of time processing. Participants will first undergo a
PET dopaminergic imaging and a simultaneous EEG-fMRI recording while participants
perform temporal cognition tasks. An EEG and behavioral follow-up session will then be
performed each year for three years.
The current job offer will be centered around modelling the interactions across brain imaging
modalities, and the association of the identified neural markers with aging effects on temporal
cognition.
What we expect from you
Your task will be to contribute to the multiscale and multimodal modelling of
EEG/PET/MRI data (at least two of these techniques), including modelling of large-scale
neural dynamics (knowledge about The Virtual Brain is recommended).
Importantly, you will also be asked to standardize the modelling pipeline, optimize the
quality control, and contribute to the training and supervision of younger PhD student in the
lab.

Competences requested:

• You have academic qualifications at PhD level, preferably within one or more of the
following areas: neuroscience, biophysics, neurobiology.
• Demonstrating skills in analysis of brain imaging data and programming is important.
• Proficiency with Matlab and Python is essential as well as experience with fMRI,
EEG orPET analyses.
• A high level of written and spoken English is important.
• Knowledge of French language is beneficial but is not required.

Your application

Please include the following documents in your application: motivation letter including
academic goals and research interests, curriculum vitae, and at least one recommendation
letter. A maximum of five publications that you believe of greatest relevance to the job may
also be submitted. Applications, questions or informal enquiries about the position, should be
sent to Dr. Thomas Hinault ([email protected] )

Requirements

Research Field

Medical sciences » Health sciences

Education Level

PhD or equivalent

Languages

ENGLISH

Level

Excellent

Additional Information

Website for additional job details

https://nimh.unicaen.fr/fr/infos-pratiques/
https://www.inserm.fr/

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

INSERM UMR1077 NIMH

Country

France

State/Province

haut de france

City

Caen

Postal Code

14032

Street

2 rue des rochambelles

Geofield

Where to apply

E-mail

[email protected]

Contact

City

Paris

Website

https://nimh.unicaen.fr/fr/accueil/

Street

101 rue de Tolbiac – 75654 Paris Cedex 13

E-Mail

[email protected]

STATUS: EXPIRED