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Postdoctoral position (Strasbourg, France) in Brain Imaging of Taste Perception in Children
The Laboratory ICube (Strasbourg, France) is inviting applications for a postdoctoral
position to study taste perception using fMRI in heathy and obese children.
The laboratory ICube hosts an interdisciplinary community with imaging as the unifying theme. With
around 650 members of the University of Strasbourg and the National Center for Scientific Research
(CNRS), ICube is a major driving force for research in Strasbourg and give access to several brain
imaging facilities, such as MRI, EEG, PET, TMS.
The research project aims at better understanding the integration of taste information in healthy,
overweight, and obese children using fMRI. The successful candidate will contribute to MRI
acquisitions, data analysis, and will prepare scientific papers. This project is funded by the French
National Research Agency (ANR), the University of Strasbourg, and by the GrandEst Region of
Strasbourg.
Your profile
- PhD in Neuroscience, Neuroimaging, Experimental Psychology, or related fields
- Junior researcher (< 4 years after PhD)
- Knowledge in MRI (data acquisition and analysis, SPM, ICA)
- Knowledge in chemosensory perception (taste, olfaction)
- Highly motivated, strong team player, and fluent English in speech and writing.
We offer
- An inter-disciplinary, young, dynamic and international working environment
- An internationally visible project in the field of neuroscience applied to health
- a competitive salary (depending on experience), a welcoming city much appreciated by students
Start date: as soon as possible
Term of employment : Fixed-term (CDD)
Work rate : 100%
Duration : 1 year
Please send: a letter of interest, full CV, and coordinates of 2 referees
to Luc Marlier: marlier@unistra.fr
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