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Stillingstittel:
PhD position on the reliability of network dynamics in functional magnetic resonance imaging data

Stillingsbeskrivelse:
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PhD position

There is a vacancy for a PhD position at the Department of Biological and Medical Psychology. The position is for a fixed-term period of three (3) years, and is funded by a FRIMEDBIO grant from the Norwegian Research Council for the project "When default is not default: Solutions to the replication crisis and beyond", with Professor Karsten Specht as project leader and main supervisor.

About the project/work tasks:

• The PhD project will be part of a large-scale project that aims to explore and to improve the reliability of fMRI examinations.
• The project contains several sub-projects, where, for example, data from large-scale databases (e.g. Human Connectom Project) will be analysed, longitudinal and cross-sectional fMRI studies will be conducted, or simulations of brain networks will be performed and analysed (e.g. The Virtual Brain).
• A project abstractJV_description can be obtained by contacting the project leader.
• The main focus will be the analysis of neuronal network dynamics and the simulation of brain network data using advanced and complex analysis strategies
• This includes the development and evaluation of new methods and tools for the analysis of the dynamics of brain networks of short (seconds) and long (days/weeks) timeframes with methods like dynamic causal modelling, independent component analysis, Bayesian statistics, and machine-learning approaches.
• It will be mandatory for the candidate to have advanced programming skills in order to conduct and develop the complex analysis pipelines, required by this project.
• The person appointed will be part of a research group, the Bergen fMRI group, and the main supervisor (Prof. Specht) and the work place will be at the Department of Biological and Medical Psychology (IBMP), Jonas Lies Vei 91.

Qualifications and personal qualities:

• The applicant must at the time of application hold a master's degree or the equivalent in psychology, (cognitive) neuroscience, (neuro-)informatics or a related, relevant field (Norwegian or foreign).
• For admission to the doctoral programme, grade B or above is normally required for the master's thesis.
• The applicant must be able to work independently and in a structured manner, and have the ability to cooperate with others.
• The applicant must have proficiency in both written and oral English. Norwegian and English are the normal languages of tuition. International applicants will be offered Norwegian language training.
• The applicant must have prior knowledge in at least one of the following methods: Analysis of fMRI data, network-modelling (graph theory, connectivity analyses, etc.), dynamic causal modelling (DCM), independent-component analysis (ICA), or machine-learning.
• A solid background in programming in MATLAB or Python is expected.
• The applicant must be able to quickly learn new software packages for (f)MRI data analysis and visualisation.

About the PhD position: 

The duration of the PhD position is 3 years and is a fixed term position. You cannot be employed in a PhD position for more than one fixed term period at the same institution. Applicants cannot already have a doctoral degree/PhD.   

About the research training:
As a PhD Candidate, you must participate in an approved educational programme for a PhD degree within a period of 3 years. When your qualification for the position is evaluated you will also be evaluated for admission to the PhD programme at the Faculty of Psychology.

You will find further information about the PhD programme at the Faculty of Psychology here.

We can offer:

• Exciting development opportunities as part of your role in a strong professional environment
• Salary at pay grade 51 (Code 1017) according to the Basic Collective Agreements in the state upon appointment. This currently amounts to a gross annual salary of NOK 449 000. Further promotions are made according to length of service in the position. A higher salary may be considered for applicants with specialist education.  
• Enrolment in the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund
• Good welfare benefits

Your application must include:

• A brief account of the applicant's research interests and motivation for applying for the position
• A short project abstractJV_description (max. 3 pages incl. references).
• The names and contact information for two reference persons. One of these must be the main advisor for the master's thesis or equivalent thesis
• CV
• Transcripts and diplomas showing completion of the bachelor's and master's degrees
• Applicants with foreign education must enclose certified translations to English or Scandinavian if the original Diploma and grade transcripts are not already in one of these languages. The applicants must also enclose a confirmation from NOKUT that the education is recognised to be in accordance with the Norwegian master's degree. The review from NOKUT may take some time and the application should be sent to NOKUT as soon as you have decided to apply for the position. If no answer within the application deadline, please enclose documentation from NOKUT that they have received your application. Some qualifications from the Nordic countries are automatically recognized, please check NOKUT. 
• Relevant certificates/references
• A list of any works of a scientific nature (publication list)
• Any publications in your name

You should submit your application electronically in JobbNorge to the University of Bergen by using the button on this page: "Apply for position". Your application, CV and attachments can only be submitted electronically via JobbNorge.

Please note that applications, along with the information and attachments linked to the application in JobbNorge, will be evaluated after the closing date for applications. Attachments must be in English or a Scandinavian language, and any translations must be certified. It is the applicant's responsibility to ensure that all the necessary information has been submitted by the closing date for applications.

It is particularly important that each of the attachments that are to be taken into account in the assessment is uploaded in full as an attachment to your application.

General information:

Detailed information about the position can be obtained by contacting:

• Professor Karsten Specht, Department of Biological and Medical Psychology, email: Karsten.specht (at) uib.no, telephone +47 55 58 62 79
• Head of Department/Professor Robert Murison, Department of Biological and Medical Psychology, email: Murison (at) uib.no, telephone +47 55 58 62 25

 

The state labour force shall reflect the diversity of Norwegian society to the greatest extent possible. People with immigrant backgrounds and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply for the position.

The University of Bergen applies the principle of public access to information when recruiting staff for academic positions.

Information about applicants may be made public even if the applicant has asked not to be named on the list of persons who have applied. The applicant must be notified if the request to be omitted is not met.

The successful applicant must comply with the guidelines that apply to the position at all times.

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