Postdoctoral Researcher in Neuroimaging

Organisation/Company Univesity of Granada Department Psychobiology Research Field Psychological sciences » Psychology Neurosciences » Neurobiology Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Positions Postdoc Positions Application Deadline 30 Jan 2026 - 00:00 (Europe/Madrid) Country Spain Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 40 Offer Starting Date 1 Apr 2026 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Other EU programme Reference Number 1779 Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No Offer Description Applications are invited for a full‑time research contract to support a project investigating eating behaviour and the neurocognitive mechanisms associated with sweet taste, using advanced neuroimaging methodologies. Project title: “Sweet-taste blocking compounds to address eating behaviour: towards functional psychotherapeutic foods”Funding: MICIU / AEI / / and FEDER, EUPosition Overview Applications are invited for a full-time research contract to support a competitive, externally funded project investigating eating behaviour and the neurocognitive mechanisms associated with sweet taste, with a particular focus on sweet-taste blocking compounds and their potential application in functional psychotherapeutic foods. The project employs advanced neuroimaging methodologies, primarily functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging (fMRI), combined with behavioural, cognitive, and affective measures. The successful candidate will join an interdisciplinary research team working at the interface of psychology, neuroscience, and nutrition, within an internationally oriented research environment. Main Duties and Responsibilities The appointed candidate will undertake the following duties within the framework of the research project: Contribute to fMRI data acquisition, including sequence setup, scanner preparation, and quality control procedures. Conduct preprocessing and advanced statistical analysis of neuroimaging data. Implement, document, and maintain analysis scripts using Python and/or MATLAB. Integrate cognitive, affective, behavioural, and neuroimaging datasets to test hypotheses related to eating behaviour and gustatory processing. Contribute to the preparation of scientific manuscripts, figures, and dissemination of results in peer-reviewed journals. Participate actively in research team meetings, assist with task coordination, and collaborate with national and international researchers. Support the preparation of conference presentations, scientific reports, and potential competitive applications for the candidate (e.g., Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions or similar postdoctoral fellowships).Demonstrable practical experience in the design, acquisition, preprocessing and analysis of fMRI studies.Proficiency in SPM, FSL, or AFNI.Programming skills in Python and/or MATLAB.Previous research contracts involving neuroimaging tasks.High level of English. Specific Requirements PhD in Neuroscience, Psychology, Cognitive Science, or a closely related discipline. Proven publication record in fMRI research.Experience with advanced methods such as functional connectivity, MVPA, multimodal datasets, or clinical populations. Languages ENGLISH Level Good Languages SPANISH Level Good Additional Information Contract Conditions Type of contract: Temporary (research-related).Duration: 4 months.Working hours: Full-time.Salary: €2,500 gross per month (including proportional Christmas and summer bonuses). Selection process For any enquiries regarding the application process, please contact: #J-18808-Ljbffr