Spain:The Catalan Institute of Paleontology (ICP) PhD Fellowship in Vertebrate Bone Histology, Barcelona

The Catalan Institute of Paleontology (ICP) offers a PhD Fellowship to develop research on the Paleobiology Area, more precisely on Vertebrate bone histology.

Candidates are encouraged to apply by sending their CV to Dr Meike Köhler, PI of the Paleobiology Research Group at ICP. Please write to meike.kohler[ at ]icp.cat.

What is needed:
-This call is open to applicants from all nationalities holding a master degree on biology
- Candidates must have a solid working knowledge of English
- Notions on life history and population dynamics will be valued

What is offered:
- Duration of the fellowship is 36 months
- Annual gross income: 13.600 Euros

This call will remain open till a suitable candidate is identified.

For further information: www.icp.cat

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Spain: Post-doctoral Position in Cognitive Neuroscience, the Pompeu Fabra University

Applications are invited for a full-time post-doctoral research position in the SPEECH ACQUISITION AND PERCEPTION GROUP (http://www.sap.upf.edu) at the Brain and Cognition Unit of the Pompeu Fabra University (Barcelona) (http://ucc.upf.edu). The post is part of the BRAINGLOT project, a Research Network on Bilingualism and Cognitive Neuroscience (Consolider-Ingenio 2010 Scheme, Spanish Ministry of Science and Education) (http://brainglot.upf.edu/)

Project
The project brings together the efforts of several research groups spanning different scientific disciplines with the common purpose of addressing the phenomenon of bilingualism from an open and multidisciplinary perspective. The SAP group research goals are focused on understanding the underlying mechanisms supporting efficient speech perception both in native and non-native languages. The project includes behavioral and neuroimaging (fMRI, ERP) approaches.

Job description
We seek a person who leads the electrophysiological aspects of the project, including the development of independent scientific studies, as well as the participation (i.e., supervision) in others. Involvement in some organizational and management aspects is also expected.

Candidate requirements
Candidates should hold a PhD in the behavioural or cognitive neurosciences by the time of the application (although candidates from other research backgrounds will also be considered if their skills are relevant to the project). A record of published research, previous experience with ERP/EEG recording and analysis and good programming skills are essential.

* Applicants from outside the EU are welcome to apply but must qualify for a valid visa.

Conditions
- Duration: The position is initially funded for two years
- Starting date: As soon as possible
- Salary: Commensurate with experience.

How to apply
Applications should include:

- a C.V. including a list of publications
- two letters of recommendation
- a cover letter describing research interests

For informal enquiries about the position and applications, please contact Nuria Sebastian-Galles: nuria.sebastian[ at ]upf.edu. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Please, mention that you are applying to the POSTDOCTORAL position in the email subject

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Spain:Postdoctoral Position in Computational Chemistry in the Henkel- ICIQ

Several post-doctoral positions are available at the Institute of Chemical Research of Catalonia (ICIQ) in the Henkel ICIQ Joint Unit. You will work in a highly dynamic and international team on industrial relevant computational studies of reaction mechanisms, mainly in homogeneous catalysis.

Requirements for the candidate:

* Ph.D. degree in chemistry or material sciences.
* Experience in computational chemistry with DFT and DFT/MM methods.

Good English communication skills are essential. An open minded, self-motivated and result driven personality is important. First experiences in QSPR and polymer chemistry would be considered a plus.

We Offer:

* One year contract (option up to 12 month extension).
* Immediate start possible

Please submit your CV, a cover letter with a description of previous accomplishments and the name of two references to: COMPUTATIONALGROUPS@ICIQ.ES Your application will be treated confidentially.

Application Deadline 5 October 2010

Read more: http://www.iciq.es/

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