Postdoctoral position in “Neuroscience of Music” 2500001L) Commitment & contract : Collaboration contract, 24 months (plus possibility of extension) _ Location : _ Step into a world of endless possibilities, together let’s leave something for the future!_ At IIT, we are committed to advancing human-centered Science and Technology to address the most urgent societal challenges of our era. We foster excellence in both fundamental and applied research, spanning fields such as neuroscience and cognition, humanoid technologies and robotics, artificial intelligence, nanotechnology, and material sciences, offering a truly interdisciplinary scientific experience. Our approach integrates cutting-edge tools and technology, empowering researchers to push the limits of knowledge and innovation. With us, your curiosity will know no bounds. We are dedicated to providing equal employment opportunities and fostering diversity in all its forms, creating an inclusive environment. We value the unique experiences, knowledge, backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives of our people. By embracing diversity, we believe science can achieve its fullest potential. THE ROLE Current Research Topics & Methods As a postdoc, you will have the opportunity to contribute to one or more of the following research topics : Neural bases of musicality (in human adults and infants) Collective dance and joint music-making Spontaneous social behavior (both verbal and non-verbal) Intersections of the above topics Our methodologies include : Neuroimaging & Brain Stimulation : EEG, transcranial electrical stimulation (tES) Motion Tracking : Optical and video-based motion capture, eye tracking Computational modelling : EEG decoding (TRF, Bayesian models), movement extraction & object recognition (DNNs), 3D kinematic decomposition Your Role as a Postdoc As part of our team, you will have the chance to work on any of the above-listed topics. Your primary responsibility will be data analysis, either by : Working with previously collected datasets (including meta-analyses) Designing and conducting new experiments to gather ad hoc data ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS A PhD in neuroscience, psychology, computational sciences, or any related discipline. Alternatively, a degree in a hard science (e.g. mathematics, physics, as well as biology). Coding skills (ideally signal processing, or a strong motivation to acquire them). A strong interest in music. Good writing and communication skills (in English). Desirable expertise / background : Analytical skills. Experience with neuroimaging data collection or analysis. Familiarity with the recent advancements in the field of neuroscience of music and social interaction (especially hyperscanning). COMPENSATION PACKAGE Private health care coverage. A yearly gross salary ranging between 30.000 and 36.500. This open position is financed by European Research Council within the _MUSICOM_ project (G.A.n° 948186). Primary Location ROMA SAPIENZA Postdoc Organization Neuroscience of Perception and Action Job Posting Mar 4, 2025, 2 : 36 : 56 AM J-18808-Ljbffr