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Description
Applications are invited for the position of “Junior Research Fellow” at the Tactile Perception (TaPer) lab at the Centre for Cognitive and Brain Sciences, Indian Institute of Technology, Gandhinagar (IITGN) for a DST CSRI funded project on “Effect of Language on Tactile Perception”.
The candidate will work on a project that investigates the effect of language on tactile perception from a cognitive neuroscience perspective. This is an interdisciplinary project which requires expertise in cognitive science, linguistics, electronics, statistics and data analysis. The candidate must be comfortable in various tasks like conducting experiments on human subjects, fabricating experimental set-ups using 3D printers, working with microcontrollers (like Arduino, Raspberry pi), data analysis with MATLA or Python, writing manuscripts and reports, and familiarity in basic theoretical knowledge in cognitive science and neuroscience.
Position
- Junior Research Fellow
Eligibility
- Any Master’s Degree in Science or Arts
- Any Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Engineering.
- Qualification of CSIR-UGC-NET / GATE or national level exam of any central government agency (as per DST norms)
- Previous experience in conducting experiments in cognitive neuroscience research is strongly preferred
- Knowledge of programming in MATLAB/Python is strongly preferred
- Previous experience working with microcontrollers, 3D printers, laser cutter is preferred
- Previous experience working neural signals is preferred
- Knowledge of neuroscience/cognitive science / linguistics is preferred
Minimum Monthly Remuneration
- INR per month (31,000 + 27% HRA, only if housing is unavailable in campus)
How to Apply
APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Please fill the google form-
https://forms.gle/wbf2aeGLjw3DXypg6
● Shortlisted candidates will be informed via email and online interviews will be conducted.
Important Date
Application Deadline 04-05-2023
Job Location 🇮🇳
Indian Institute of Technology, Gandhinagar, Palaj, Gujarat 382355
For Additional Information
Highlights
- Government job in Indian Institute of Technology, Gandhinagar
- Minimum Monthly remuneration 31,000 + 27% HRA
- Government Job Opportunity for Any Master’s Degree in Science or Arts / Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Engineering.
🔖 Post Expires on 04th May 2023