OPEN POSITION – DOCTORAL RESEARCH FELLOW (MSCA – Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions)
The effect of extrastriate lesions on individual’s predictive coding related signals: The project aims to characterize the impact of lesions in the primary visual cortex on its function and connectivity, in order to understand the mechanisms of plasticity depending on the location and timing of the lesion. To this end, we will acquire psychophysical and functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging (fMRI) data at 7T with submillimeter spatial resolution. We will investigate alterations in visual function by studying the reorganization of the visual cortex at the laminar level and explore functional connectivity between different cortical layers and subcortical nuclei.
Who are we looking for? We seek a highly motivated doctoral candidate with:
- Background in neuroscience, biomedical engineering, physics, or related fields;
- Interest in neuroimaging, brain plasticity, and visual neuroscience;
- Collaborative mindset and interest in translational research;
- Experience with MRI, programming, and data analysis is a plus.
The doctoral candidate will receive advanced interdisciplinary training in ultra-high field neuroimaging, fMRI acquisition and analysis, psychophysics, neuroplasticity, visual and translational neuroscience, while joining an international network closely integrated with clinical practice and participating in secondments (Netherlands Institute for Neuroscience – NL; Royal Visio – NL) and collaborative research across Europe.
Supervisors: Dr. Laura Biagi (PI, supervisor), Dr. Francesca Tinelli (coPI, co-supervisor), Dr. Marta Lancione (jPI, junior supervisor).
Application deadline: February 27th 2026
For more information, visit the project website.
OPEN POSITION – POST-DOCTORAL RESEARCH FELLOW
We are looking for a highly motivated post-doctoral researcher with the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary scientific team. The candidate should be committed to high quality academic research and to fostering a positive work/learning environment. A PhD (completed or near to award) in physics, neuroscience, engineering or related discipline is required for this position. Experience in programming and in MR image acquisition, reconstruction, processing and analysis is desirable, as well as writing and presentation skills.
Depending on the candidate’s scientific background and interests, the research project may involve development and optimization of novel acquisition methods, ranging from quantitative mapping to multinuclear spectroscopy, on state-of-the-art clinical (3T) and research systems (7T), or the structural and functional study of pathological mechanisms.
The position is available immediately (early but flexible start-date) and will have a duration of 1 or 2 years with possibility for extension.
If you are interested in this research opportunity and would like to find out more about the position, please contact us for informal discussions.