The METRE lab (Models and Experiments in Timing, Rhythm, and Entrainment, metre.mcmaster.ca), led by Jonathan Cannon (joncannon.net), is initiating a collaboration with Dan Bang’s group at University of Aarhus, Denmark, funded by the Human Frontier Science Program. The project will collect electrophysiological and electrochemical data from human basal ganglia during deep brain stimulator implantations while patients listen to and entrain movement to auditory rhythms. Data will be used to evaluate and develop models of the role of dopamine in rhythm perception, movement, and prediction.
Dr. Cannon is looking to welcome at least one postdoctoral researcher as soon as possible to develop both neurophysiological and interpretive (Bayesian predictive processing, reinforcement learning) models of rhythm perception. They may also help to analyze intracranial data and pursue other projects at the intersection of computational neuroscience/cognition, experimental neuroscience/psychology, and music perception, in a rapidly growing new Canadian lab focused on rhythm in the brain and what it can tell us about the experience of being human.
The METRE lab is a rapidly growing, international group with diverse interests and backgrounds. Lab members generally attend at least one conference per year, which may include COSYNE or auditory/music/rhythm-focused conferences. Postdocs will have access to teaching and professional development opportunities through the McCall MacBain Postdoctoral Fellows Teaching & Leadership Program.
Hamilton is a family-friendly city with hiking trails everywhere. 1-2hrs to Toronto by car or public transportation.
Please submit a cover letter, a CV, and email addresses for two academic references. We will notify applicants before contacting references.
Send materials by email to Jonathan Cannon: cannoj9@mcmaster.ca
Subject line: HFSP postdoc/phd positions