POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCHER POSITION – ERC CONSOLIDATOR GRANT BIBALANCE

European Commission; España; Presencial; EUR 30.000 - 32.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

The Basque Center on Cognition, Brain and Language is offering a postdoctoral position focused on researching early bilingualism's impact on dyslexia. Candidates will engage in longitudinal studies, analyze neuroimaging data, and publish findings in top-tier journals. This role provides opportunities for professional development and collaboration in a diverse research environment.

Servicios

Training opportunities

Career development plan

Access to a Personal Career Development Plan

Formación

• Background in cognitive neuroscience, linguistics, or experimental psychology.
• Proven ability to conduct independent research.
• Experience with research projects involving young children.

Responsabilidades

• Design and implement longitudinal studies in children.
• Analyze MEG recordings and MRI data.
• Write research papers and present findings.

Conocimientos

Communication

Leadership

Statistical analysis

Programming (MATLAB, Python)

Cognitive neuroscience

Experimental psychology

Educación

PhD in Cognitive Neuroscience or related field

Herramientas

MEG

MRI

Praat

Descripción del empleo

BCBL BASQUE CENTER ON COGNITION BRAIN AND LANGUAGE

Organisation/Company BCBL BASQUE CENTER ON COGNITION BRAIN AND LANGUAGE Research Field Neurosciences Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Positions Postdoc Positions Country Spain Application Deadline 30 Jun 2025 - 23:59 (Europe/Madrid) Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Offer Starting Date 1 Sep 2025 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Horizon Europe - ERC Reference Number 101170337 Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

Information about the project:

The Basque Center on Cognition, Brain and Language (BCBL) is offering a PhD position within the BIBALANCE project, recently funded by the European Research Council (ERC). The project aims to investigate the impact of early bilingualism on the brain’s resilience to dyslexia, through increased interhemispheric connectivity. Specifically, we will examine whether bilingual experience and its effects on the brain’s architecture and connectivity can help mitigate genetic susceptibility to dyslexia. To achieve this objective, we will test bilingual children with and without a family history of dyslexia, both cross-sectionally and longitudinally, using behavioural and neuroimaging techniques, including MEG and MRI.

Designing and implementing longitudinal studies in children with or without (family risk of) dyslexia using neuroimaging (MEG and MRI) and behavioural methods

• Analysing MEG recordings and MRI data
• Writing research papers under the supervision of the PI, aiming to publish at top-tier journals
• Dissemination of results at international scientific conferences
• Assisting in the supervision of predoctoral students and research assistants
• Background in cognitive neuroscience, linguistics, experimental psychology, or related fields.
• Proven ability to conduct independent research, including leadership and supervision of junior researchers.
• Excellent communication skills in English.
• Excellent programming skills (e.g., MATLAB, Python)
• Extensive experience and methodological expertise in MEG
• Robust statistical analysis skills

Specific Requirements

• Technical skills related to the manipulation of auditory stimuli (e.g., Praat)
• Good communication skills and ability to collaborate in interdisciplinary environments
• Experience with research projects young children with developmental disorders
• Knowledge of Spanish

Languages ENGLISH Level Excellent

Additional Information

Salary:30,000-32,000€/year gross depending on career stage

Training opportunities and Career development plan:

Researchers at any stage of their career, regardless of their contractual situation, are given an opportunity for professional development and for improving their employability through access to a Personal Career Development Plan which includes

(1) Training through individually personalized research projects under senior supervision

(2) Exchanging knowledge with the scientific community and the general public

(3) Network-wide training in theory and methods

(4) Complementary training courses

(5) Involvement in proposal writing, task coordination

(6) Development of skills for the organization of training and scientific events

BCBL seeks to foster an environment where all talents can flourish, regardless of gender, age, cultural background, nationality or impairments. If you have any questions relating to accessibility or support contact us.

Selection process

To submit your application, please follow this link: applying for “ Postdoctoral Researcher Position - ERC Consolidator Grant - BIBALANCE” and attach the following documentation:

• A statement outlining research interests and motivation to apply for the position (max 2 pages)
• Two letters of recommendation

Additional comments

Application process timetable:

• Evaluation by committee: 1/07/2025 – 15/07/2025

Marie Lallier is also very happy to have informal chats about the project and the position with prospective candidates: [e-mail]

Number of offers available 1 Company/Institute BCBL, Basque Center on Cognition, Brain & Language Country Spain State/Province Gipuzkoa City Donostia-San Sebastian Postal Code 20009 Street Paseo Mikeletegi 69 Geofield