Postdoctoral Researcher in Transcranial Ultrasound Stimulation and Neuroimaging - decision-making and motivation

Who we are

Vita-Salute San Raffaele University , established in 1996, is a highly ranked academic institution, well known for its exceptional integration of teaching and research.

The University is now an integral part of the Gruppo Ospedaliero San Donato , the largest private health group in Italy and the first in Europe for intensive care, medical training, and research.

The University’s mission revolves around the fundamental question “Quid est homo?,” seeking to unravel the complexities of human existence, recognizing that humanity is distinct biologically, psychologically, and spiritually.

This mission aligns perfectly with the collaborative efforts between the University and San Raffaele Research Hospital, fostering the implementation and development of new teaching models and learning support services, opening up endless engaging working opportunities in an environment suitable for professional and personal growth.

Who are we looking for?

Vita-Salute San Raffaele University is currently looking for two Postdoctoral researchers to conduct innovative researcher combining transcranial ultrasound neuromodulation with neuroimaging to causally study the neural circuits supporting decision-making, affect and motivation.

The Postdoctoral researchers will work within a program funded by the ERC Grant of the PI, Dr. Davide Folloni, coordinated by Università Vita-Salute San Raffaele (UniSR).

Main Activities

• Transcranial Ultrasound Stimulation;
• behavioural tasks & autonomic measurements;
• neuroimaging (MRI);
• computational modeling & advanced neural network analysis;
• bench-to-bedside research.

Requirements

We seek a highly motivated Postdoctoral Researcher holding a PhD, with strong expertise in computational and neuroimaging analyses, experience in human transcranial neuromodulation techniques (e.g., TUS, TMS), a solid background in psychology, cognitive or affective neuroscience (or related disciplines), and advanced coding and statistical skills (Python, MATLAB, or R). Curiosity, teamwork, and a strong scientific drive toward building an independent career path are also very welcome. All research and day-to-day activities will be conducted in English so fluency is necessary.

Details

• Type of Contract: f ixed-term contractual appointment.
• Location: Ospedale San Raffaele, via Olgettina 60, Milano, Italy.

Interested candidates can submit their application with authorization in accordance with GDPR (EU Regulation 679⁄2016).

The search is open to people of all genders (Legislative Decree 198⁄2006).