Post-Doctoral Researcher in fMRI and Multimodal Neuroimaging

KU Leuven & Université catholique de Louvain (UCLouvain), Belgium
We are seeking a highly motivated post-doctoral researcher to join the interdisciplinary IBAT project: The Insular Basis of Thermoception and Social Cognition. This ambitious study explores the role of the insular cortex in thermoception and socio-emotional processing, using a combination of intracerebral EEG (iEEG), task-based fMRI, and behavioral assessments in patients with epilepsy and frontotemporal dementia (FTD).
Key Responsibilities:
– Conduct advanced fMRI analyses, including multivariate pattern analysis (MVPA) and functional connectivity.
– Collaborate closely with the team to integrate iEEG and behavioral data for multimodal insights.
– Contribute to participant recruitment and data collection at both KU Leuven and UCLouvain.
– Prepare manuscripts for high-impact journals and present findings at international conferences.
– Foster collaboration between the two host institutions.
Profile:
– PhD in neuroscience, psychology, biomedical engineering, or a related field.
– Strong expertise in task-based fMRI, with hands-on experience in MVPA or similar advanced techniques.
– Familiarity with interoception, thermoception, or socio-emotional processing research is an asset.
– Experience with integrating multimodal data (e.g., fMRI and EEG) is highly desirable.
– Demonstrated ability to publish in high-impact journals.
– Willingness to work part-time at KU Leuven and part-time at UCLouvain.
– Proficiency in Dutch or French is a plus
What We Offer:
– A dynamic and interdisciplinary research environment with access to state-of-the-art imaging facilities, including high-field MRI scanners and intracerebral EEG systems.
– The opportunity to work in a collaborative team combining expertise in neuroimaging, clinical neuropsychology, and systems neuroscience.
– Funding for travel to international conferences and participation in training workshops.
– A competitive salary and benefits package, aligned with the guidelines of KU Leuven and UCLouvain.
Closing date application: March 1st, 2025.
Start date: as soon as a suitable candidate is selected.
For more information, contact prof. dr. Jan Van den Stock ([email protected]) or prof. Dr. Giulia Liberati ([email protected]).