Job Information
- Organisation/Company: BCBL Basque Center on Cognition Brain and Language
- Research Field: Neurosciences
- Researcher Profile: First Stage Researcher (R1)
- Positions: Research Support Positions
- Application Deadline: 8 Oct 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Madrid)
- Country: Spain
- Type of Contract: Temporary
- Job Status: Full-time
- Hours Per Week: 35
- Offer Starting Date: 1 Jan 2027
- Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme
Offer Description
We seek a highly motivated candidates with a background in Psychology/Computer Science/Engineering/Cognitive Neuroscience, with interests in human brain imaging and neurofeedback technologies. The RA will have the opportunity to contribute to all stages of the research, including experimental design, data collection, and the development of neurofeedback analysis pipelines
Where to apply
Website: https://calls.bcbl.eu
Requirements
Research Field: Neurosciences
Education Level: Master Degree or equivalent
Skills/Qualifications
- Training at the R1 / predoctoral level in Computer Science, Engineering, Cognitive Neuroscience, Psychology, or a related field.
- Demonstrable experience working with human neuroimaging or physiological data, with familiarity with data preprocessing and analysis. Experience with fMRI and/or fNIRS is highly relevant.
- Good programming skills in Python, including experience with scientific computing and data analysis.
- Familiarity with machine learning or multivariate data analysis.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within an interdisciplinary research team.
- Strong written and oral English communication skills.
Specific Requirements
- Previous experience applying machine learning, multivariate pattern analysis, or decoding methods to neuroimaging data.
- Experience with fMRI and/or fNIRS analysis, particularly multivariate or representational approaches.
- Experience developing or working with real-time data analysis pipelines or neurofeedback paradigms.
- Experience with experimental design, psychophysiological measures, or the assessment of subjective emotional experience.
- Strong interest in the neuroscience of consciousness, cognition, and emotion, and enthusiasm for interdisciplinary research.
Languages: ENGLISH
Level: Excellent
Additional Information
Benefits
Salary: 19.200€ gross per annum
Entitlements and other benefits:
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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.
Selection process
To submit your application, please follow this link: applying for “Two RAs_Emotion_2026” and attach the following documentation: by October 12th, 2026:
- A curriculum vitae
- A statement outlining research interests and motivation to apply for the position
- Transcript of records for the master and bachelor degrees
- Two letters of recommendation (submitted by the referees no later than the application deadline)
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Additional comments
Application process timetable:
- Deadline for application: 08/10/2026
- Evaluation by committee: 09/10/2026 - 16/10/2026
- Interviews: 21/10/2026 - 23/10/2026
- Final decision: 27/10/2026
- Feedback to all applicants: 30/10/2026
- Work contract start date: 31/12/2026
Contact details for enquiries:
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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
Website for additional job details: https://www.bcbl.eu/en/join-us/job-offers/two-research-assistant-positions-consciousness-group
Work Location(s)
- Number of offers available: 2
- Company/Institute: BCBL, Basque Center on Cognition, Brain & Language
- Country: Spain
- State/Province: Gipuzkoa
- City: Donostia-San Sebastián
- Postal Code: 20009
- Street: Paseo Mikeletegi, 69
Contact
- State/Province: Guipuzcoa
- City: Donostia
- Website: https://www.bcbl.eu
- Street: Paseo Mikeletegi 69
- Postal Code: 20009
- E-Mail: hr@bcbl.eu