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Postdoctoral Position in Human Motor Control and Neural Activity

Join an ERC-funded project exploring the human motor null space from muscles at the University of Zaragoza.

Best for:Best for postdoctoral researchers with a strong background in motor control, neurophysiology, and quantitative biosignal analysis.

Universidad de Zaragoza · Zaragoza, Spain · R2 · Recognised researcher
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This is a postdoc position — not a PhD studentship.
Deadline
Oct 16, 2026
2 days
Funding
Salaried
Start date
flexible
Fixed-term
Location
Zaragoza
Spain

Overview

The University of Zaragoza is offering a postdoctoral research position within the Horizon Europe ERC Starting Grant project titled "ECHOES - Extracting the Human Motor Null Space from Muscles - A new framework to measure human neural activity". The successful candidate will conduct cutting-edge research on human motor control, developing frameworks to measure neural activity via muscle signals. The role involves experimental design, data collection, advanced computational analysis, and dissemination of findings through peer-reviewed publications. The ideal applicant will bring strong expertise in motor neuroscience, biosignal processing, and quantitative research methods.

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What you'll do

  • Design and execute experimental protocols to record and analyze human motor and muscle activity.
  • Develop computational models and algorithms to extract the human motor null space from physiological signals.
  • Analyze complex physiological and biomechanical datasets using advanced signal processing techniques.
  • Collaborate with project team members to publish findings in high-impact international journals.
  • Present research outcomes at scientific conferences and workshops.

Requirements

Degree required: PhD in Biomedical Engineering, Neuroscience, Kinesiology, Physics, or a related technical field

Language: English; professional proficiency in spoken and written English is required

Instruction: English

Publications: Evidence of peer-reviewed publications commensurate with career stage

Required skills
  • Demonstrated research experience in human motor control or neurophysiology
  • Proficiency in biosignal processing, particularly electromyography (EMG) or neural recordings
  • Strong programming skills in languages such as MATLAB or Python for data analysis
  • Track record of scientific publication in peer-reviewed journals
Nice to have
Experience with dimensionality reduction techniques applied to biological dataBackground in muscle synergy analysis or neural decoding frameworksPrior involvement in European or internationally funded research projects
Eligibility
  • Hold a doctoral degree obtained within recent years as per standard postdoctoral eligibility guidelines

Funding & terms

Type
Salaried
Amount
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Duration
—
Programme
ERC Starting Grant ECHOES
EU-FUNDEDEuropean Research Council

How to apply

Deadline: 2026-10-16

Interested candidates should submit their application through the designated external application portal by the specified deadline. Ensure all required documentation including CV and supporting statements are uploaded correctly.

Documents required
  • CV
  • Cover letter
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Lab
ECHOES Project Team
Universidad de Zaragoza
ERC Starting Grant ECHOESSpain
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