Postdoctoral Position in PsychologyThe Department of Psychology, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Copenhagen (UCPH), Denmark, invites applications for a 3-year postdoctoral position in the Centre for Early Childhood Cognition, starting 1st of November 2023 or as soon as possible thereafter.The position is for 34 months. Job description It is expected that the successful candidate will work collaboratively with other members of the lab, and to support one another. The successful candidate will be expected to disseminate the output of the project by attending international conferences and writing manuscripts, and contribute to daily lab-life, including taking part in reading groups and theoretical discussion. It is also expected that the successful candidate be willing to mentor younger members of the lab, including PhD students, interns, and student research assistants. Finally, depending on teaching needs of the department, the postdoc may be requested to contribute to the teaching of undergraduate students (up to 20% of the time). Qualification requirements The ideal candidate would have experience with conducting experiments with infants and/or preschoolers, using both interactive and screen-based methods, including eye tracking, and good data analysis skills. Knowledge of programming (e.g., in Matlab and R), advanced statistical methods such as path analysis, and longitudinal designs would be an advantage. The candidate must have excellent interpersonal skills, and, in particular, be comfortable interacting with infants and their parents. We expect the candidate to have good collaborative skills, as well as skills in the realm of verbal and written communication in English, as evidenced by a promising publication record. The candidate must have an international outlook, be able to work independently and proactively, and be committed to open and reproducible science. Danish language proficiency is not a requirement. For further details about the qualification requirements for postdocs, please refer to the job structure for Academic Staff at Universities 2013: https://ufm.dk/en/legislation/prevailing-laws-and-regulations/education/files/job-structure-for-academic-staff-at-universities-2013.pdf Application Please click on the “Apply now” icon at the bottom of this page. The application must be written in English and include the following enclosures:
Only materials submitted in English can be expected to be assessed. Appointment procedure Salary and conditions of employment The Danish Ministry of Finance and the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations (AC) have further agreed on a protocol that makes it possible for international researchers employed by the University to achieve a pension exemption, whereby the pension contribution will be paid out as salary. For more information about the different pension schemes, please read more here: https://ism.ku.dk/salary-tax-pension/pension/ If you are applying from abroad, you may find useful information on how it is to work in Denmark and at UCPH here : http://ism.ku.dk, http://www.nyidanmark.dk/en-us/frontpage.htm and https://www.workindenmark.dk/ UCPH wishes to encourage everyone interested in this post to apply, regardless of personal background. International applicant? Contact Information Further information about the application procedure is available from HR officer, e-mail: hrsc@hrsc.ku.dk. Please refer to ID number 211-1454/23-2I #1 The closing date for applications is 01.07.2023, 23:59 (CEST) Applicants can amend their application after submission up until the application deadline. Applications or supplementary material received thereafter will not be considered.
Part of the International Alliance of Research Universities (IARU), and among Europe’s top-ranking universities, the University of Copenhagen promotes research and teaching of the highest international standard. Rich in tradition and modern in outlook, the University gives students and staff the opportunity to cultivate their talent in an ambitious and informal environment. An effective organisation – with good working conditions and a collaborative work culture – creates the ideal framework for a successful academic career. InfoApplication deadline: 01-07-2023
Employment start: 01-11-2023
Department/Location: Institut for Psykologi
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