Postdoctoral Researcher in Neuroimaging (fMRI)

Univesity of Granada, Spain

Updated: 2 months ago
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: 30 Jan 2026

20 Jan 2026
Job Information
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 / 10.13039/501100011033 and FEDER, EU
 

Position 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).
 


Where to apply
Website
https://vit.ugr.es/pages/personal/solicitudeng

Requirements
Research Field
Psychological sciences » Psychology
Education Level
PhD or equivalent

Research Field
Neurosciences » Neurobiology
Education Level
PhD or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

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
Benefits

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: davidgb@ugr.es


Work Location(s)
Number of offers available
1
Company/Institute
University of Granada
Country
Spain
State/Province
Granada
City
Granada
Geofield


Contact
State/Province

Granada
City

Granada
Website

https://investigacion.ugr.es/recursos-humanos/personal/solicitud
Street

Facultad de Psicología. Campus Universitario de Cartuja C.P.
Postal Code

18071
E-Mail

davidgb@ugr.es

STATUS: EXPIRED

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