Descripción de la oferta
RESEARCH ASSISTANT POSITION IN THE CONSCIOUSNESS GROUP 2026 (D.S)
at the BCBL- Basque Center on Cognition Brain and Language (San Sebastián, Basque Country, Spain) www.bcbl.eu
The Basque Center on Cognition Brain and Language (BCBL) in San Sebastian (Basque Country, Spain) is looking for a Research Assistant to join its team.
1. INFORMATION ABOUT THE POSITION
Researcher profile: Research Assistant
Number of vacancies: 1
Research group: Consciousness
Project: Decoded Neurofeeback
Funding source: The Spanish Ministry of Economy and Competitiveness: project PID2023-149267NB-I00.
Research field:Cognitive Neuroscience
Type of contract/Duration of Contract: Temporary, 21 months.
Job Status: Full-time
Information about the project:
While existing theories link consciousness to specific neural signatures, the possibility of directly shaping conscious experience through targeted brain activity patterns remains underexplored. This project addresses this gap by using decoded neurofeedback (DecNef) and brain imaging technologies to investigate how conscious states can be identified, decoded, and modulated across perceptual and emotional domains. We will combine real-time neuroimaging (e.g., fMRI/fNIRS/EEG), machine learning, and subjective reports to map neural representations associated with different forms of conscious experience. By training participants to bias brain activity toward specific representational states, the project will test whether experimentally altering neural patterns can produce measurable changes in conscious perception, emotion, and subjective awareness.
Job description: We seek a highly motivated candidate with a background in Psychology/Computer Science/Engineering/Cognitive Neuroscience, with interests in human brain imaging and neurofeedback technologies. The RA will be involved in all steps of the research: experimental design, data collection, development of analysis pipelines.
PI and research group: The candidate will join the Consciousness research group (https://www.bcbl.eu/en/research/research-groups/consciousness ) led by Prof. David Soto (d.soto@bcbl.eu), who will be the main supervisor. We develop and test targeted neurocognitive interventions, including decoded neurofeedback, to shape conscious and non-conscious information processing in the brain and promote adaptive changes in cognition and behaviour.
Required skills:
Background in Computer Science/Engineering/Cognitive Neuroscience (First Stage Researcher (R1).
Previous (demonstrable) experience in human neuroimaging data analyses (e.g. fMRI, fNIRS, EEG).
Neuroimaging experience including signal pre-processing and analysis.
Machine learning knowledge.
Python programming.
Excellent written and oral communication skills in English.
Machine learning experience directly applied to neuroimaging signals.
Experience in real time analysis pipelines and neurofeedback.
Additional considerations:
The candidate will be encouraged to apply for grants for PhD fellowships at national and international levels.
Training opportunities and Career development plan:
Opportunity to develop professionally in a multicultural, young and dynamic environment.
The necessary technical training for this position will be offered by the centre.
BCBL seeks to foster an environment where all talents can flourish, regardless of gender, sex, sexual orientation, age, sociocultural background, nationality or impairments. We are proud to have in place both an LGTBIQ+ Plan and a Gender Equality Plan to actively promote inclusion and equal opportunities. If you have any questions relating to accessibility or support, please contact us.
OTHER RELEVANT INFORMATION
Language policy
The corporative language at the centre is English.
The center provides initial level Spanish and Basque lessons to all the international staff members
The interview will be in English although the level of Spanish will be assessed at the interview.
APPLICATION PROCESS
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For inquiries or questions related to the content of the position and/or information about the project and the research group please contact: d.soto@bcbl.eu
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