Intervention and evaluation of elderly participants with and without cognitive impairment, using non-invasive brain stimulation techniques and electroencephalogram

28 Feb 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

UNIVERSIDADE DE SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA

Department

Vicerrectorado de Política Científica

Research Field

Psychological sciences

Researcher Profile

Recognised Researcher (R2)

Country

Spain

Application Deadline

6 Mar 2024 – 00:00 (Europe/Madrid)

Type of Contract

Temporary

Job Status

Full-time

Hours Per Week

35

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by an EU programme

Reference Number

2023-LU000-B

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

No

Offer Description

Non-invasive brain neurostimulation (NIBS) in populations with Mild Cognitive Impairment and Alzheimer’s Disease.
This line is pending approval, so the award and formalisation of the contract is subject to final authorisation and the existence of credit.
Indefinite-term contract for scientific and technical activities, pursuant to article 23 is of Law 14/2011, of June 1, on science, technology and innovation.
Conducting neuropsychological, psychophysiological (EEG) and neurostimulation (TMS-EEG) assessments on participants. Implementing cognitive intervention sessions through computerized tasks and transcranial electrical stimulation. Participant management (recruitment, appointments, follow-up). performing statistical analyses, interpreting results, and disseminating findings (scientific articles, conference presentations). 

Requirements

Research Field

Psychological sciences

Education Level

PhD or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

Master’s Degree in Neurosciences or Psychology or Psychogerontology: 10 points
PhD in Neuroscience or Psychology, in the Cognitive Neuroscience field: 20 points
Scientific publications in the field of cognitive neuroscience of ageing: 17 points
Accredited work experience in electroencephalography (EEG), magnetic resonance (MR) and/or non-invasive brain stimulation techniques (NIBS): 15 points
International stays in foreign research centres, related to EEG, RM and/or NIBS: 15 points
Participation, contributions and collaboration in scientific congresses with content in the field of cognitive neuroscience of ageing.: 6 points
Personal interview. The interview will be held only for the candidates with the highest scores who, in the sum of the rest of the merits, obtain a minimum of 50 points.: 17 points

Research Field

Psychological sciences

Additional Information
Benefits

Gross monthly salary: 2.219,74 €  The special payments shall be prorated over 12 monthly instalments.
Duration of the contract: Indefinite
Expected start date: The day following the resolution of the contract award
Workday    Full-time: (35.0 hours per week) 09:00-14:00 and 16:30-18:30 h.

Website for additional job details

http://imaisd.usc.es/guiaconvocatorias.asp?i=gl&s=-2-26-128-129&id=5031&t=9&st=0

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

Faculty of Psychology

Country

Spain

State/Province

A Coruña

City

Santiago de Compostela

Postal Code

15872

Street

Campus Vida s/n

Geofield

Where to apply

Website

https://sede.usc.es/formularios/solicitudes/contratacion.htm

Contact

State/Province

Galicia

City

Santiago de Compostela

Website

http://www.usc.es

Street

Campus Vida S/N

Postal Code

15782

E-Mail

[email protected]

STATUS: EXPIRED