Offer Description
The CRM (www.crm.cat) is an independent research centre in the CERCA network since 2008, with the purpose of promoting both advanced training and research in all areas of mathematics, in collaboration with universities and other research institutions in Catalonia. CRM’s mission includes transferring knowledge based on the centre's research to society and aiming at having societal impact.
Research at CRM covers a wide spectrum of fields, from the most fundamental areas (algebra/number theory/geometry/topology, analysis and PDEs, combinatorics and dynamical systems) to applied mathematics (in the fields of biomedicine, climate change mitigation and adaptation and natural hazards).
The Computational Neuroscience — Vidaurre group at the CRM is looking for a PhD student Predoctoral Grant (FPI Fellowship) to join the project “The perceptual space of differences: how people differ in the way the perceive the world”. Project reference code PID2025-174190NB-I00 financed by MICIU /AEI /10.13039/501100011033)
TASKS
- Develop machine learning generative models of EEG brain response, and inference methods to fit them from real EEG data
- Analyse existing EEG data sets, from preprocessing to the application of the model
- Potentially collect pilot EEG data
Where to apply
E-mail: rrhh@crm.cat
Requirements
- Research Field: Mathematics — Education Level: Master Degree or equivalent
- Research Field: Physics — Education Level: Master Degree or equivalent
- Research Field: Psychological sciences — Education Level: Master Degree or equivalent
- Research Field: Engineering — Education Level: Master Degree or equivalent
Skills/Qualifications
- Be familiar with the fundaments on statistical modelling
- Have capacity to conduct research independently and as part of a group.
- Have strong programming skills
- Be fluent in oral and written English
Specific Requirements
- General theoretical and practical knowledge in machine learning
- Experience in EEG analysis
Languages: ENGLISH
Level: Excellent
Additional Information
Benefits
- We offer a full-time contract (37,5h/week) for 4 years
- Good working environment
- Flexible working hours and teleworking option.
- Training and development opportunities.
- Gross salary 25.456,10€/year
Eligibility criteria
Criterion 1. Candidate’s academic and/or scientific and technical track record (up to 50 points).
- Scientific and technical contributions (up to 45 points).
- Mobility and internationalisation (up to 5 points).
Criterion 2. Suitability of the candidate for the research activities to be carried out (up to 50 points).
Selection process
The selection process will be evaluated by a Selection committee. The CRM has subscribed to the requirements and principles of the European Research Charter and the Code of Conduct for the Recruitment of Researchers. Recruitment will be carried out in accordance with the regulations of the “Llei de l'Estatut dels Treballadors”. The CRM considers the principles of equality on grounds of sex, marital status, nationality, political or religious convictions, sexual orientation, or others, as well as the universal accessibility of people with disabilities provided that they pass the selection processes and can prove their compatibility with the development of the tasks of the job.
Applicants must submit:
- A curriculum vitae
- A cover letter
- Copy of the qualifications
Additional comments
For more information, please contact rrhh@crm.cat
Website for additional job details: https://www.crm.cat/
Work Location(s)
Number of offers available: 1
Company/Institute: Centre de Recerca Matemàtica
Country: Spain
State/Province: Barcelona
City: Bellaterra
Postal Code: 08193
Contact
State/Province: Barcelona
City: Bellaterra
Website: http://www.crm.cat
Street: Centre de Recerca Matemàtica, Campus de Bellaterra, Edifici C
Postal Code: 08193
E-Mail: rrhh@crm.cat
