Postdoctoral Fellow in Affective Neuroscience Stockholm University, Department of Psychology

Postdoctoral Fellow in Affective Neuroscience Ref. No. SU FV-1092-16 at the Department of Psychology. Closing date: 15 May 2016. The Department of Psychology is a part of the Faculty for Social Sciences and is one of the largest departments at Stockholm University. Our courses span all levels from undergraduate to PhD and the department comprises over 160 members of staff. The department is divided into six research areas, including the Divisions of Biological Psychology and Clinical Psychology where this postdoctoral position is placed at. Project description The successful candidate is expected to participate in a project on how clinical psychologists’ ability to recognize and reflect on clients’ emotional reactions can be developed and improved. Empirical studies in the relevant part of the project are based on experimental studies and involve both behavioral and brain imaging data. Main responsibilities The successful candidate is expected to contribute to the diferent phases of the research project, including data collection and scientific communication. Furthermore it is expected to conduct own research within the framework of the project and collaborate with researchers at the Department of Psychology, Stockholm University. Responsibilities include the implementation of the MR data collection and evaluation of functional MRI data. Qualification requirements Postdoctoral positions are appointed primarily for purposes of research. Applicants are expected to hold a Swedish doctoral degree or an equivalent degree from another country. Assessment criteria The degree should have been completed no more than three years before the deadline for applications. An older degree may be acceptable under special circumstances, which may involve sick leave, parental leave, clinical attachment, elected positions in trade unions, or similar. In the appointment process, special attention will be given to scientific quality as demonstrated by own research. Attention will also be paid to the experience of analyzing uni- and multivariate functional MRI data, as well as to cooperation and communication skills. Terms of employment The position involves full-time employment for a maximum of two years, with the possibility of extension under special circumstances. Start date 1 August 2016 or as per agreement. Stockholm University strives to be a workplace free from discrimination and with equal opportunities for all. Contact Further information about the position can be obtained from the Head of the Department, professor Håkan Fischer, telephone: +46 8 16 23 57, hakan.fischer@psychology.su.se, or professor Stephan Hau, telephone: +46 8 16 46 15, stephan.hau@psychology.su.se. Union representatives Anqi Lindblom-Ahlm (Saco-S) and Lisbeth Häggberg (Fackförbundet ST), telephone: +46 8 16 20 00 (operator), and Gunnar Stenberg (SEKO), telephone: +46 70 316 43 41. Application Apply for the position at Stockholm University’s recruitment system by clicking the “Apply” button. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that the application is complete in accordance with the instructions in the job advertisement, and that it is submitted before the deadline. Please include the following information with your application Your contact details and personal data Your highest degree Your language skills Contact details for 2–3 references and, in addition, please include the following documents Cover letter CV – degrees and other completed courses, work experience and a list of publications Research proposal (no more than 3 pages) describing: – why you are interested in the field/project described in the advertisement – why and how you wish to complete the project – what makes you suitable for the project in question Copy of PhD diploma Letters of recommendation (no more than 3 files) Publications in support of your application (no more than 3 files). You are welcome to apply! We are one of Europe’s leading universities in one of the world’s most dynamic capitals. A relationship with Stockholm University delivers quality outcomes whether you are an employee, student, researcher or stakeholder. Our education and research produce results. If you apply for this position please say you saw it on Psychoneuroxy

Postdoctoral Fellow in Affective Neuroscience

Ref. No. SU FV-1092-16

at the Department of Psychology. Closing date: 15 May 2016.

The Department of Psychology is a part of the Faculty for Social Sciences and is one of the largest departments at Stockholm University. Our courses span all levels from undergraduate to PhD and the department comprises over 160 members of staff. The department is divided into six research areas, including the Divisions of Biological Psychology and Clinical Psychology where this postdoctoral position is placed at.

Project description

The successful candidate is expected to participate in a project on how clinical psychologists’ ability to recognize and reflect on clients’ emotional reactions can be developed and improved. Empirical studies in the relevant part of the project are based on experimental studies and involve both behavioral and brain imaging data.

Main responsibilities

The successful candidate is expected to contribute to the diferent phases of the research project, including data collection and scientific communication. Furthermore it is expected to conduct own research within the framework of the project and collaborate with researchers at the Department of Psychology, Stockholm University. Responsibilities include the implementation of the MR data collection and evaluation of functional MRI data.

Qualification requirements

Postdoctoral positions are appointed primarily for purposes of research. Applicants are expected to hold a Swedish doctoral degree or an equivalent degree from another country.

Assessment criteria

The degree should have been completed no more than three years before the deadline for applications. An older degree may be acceptable under special circumstances, which may involve sick leave, parental leave, clinical attachment, elected positions in trade unions, or similar.

In the appointment process, special attention will be given to scientific quality as demonstrated by own research. Attention will also be paid to the experience of analyzing uni- and multivariate functional MRI data, as well as to cooperation and communication skills.

Terms of employment

The position involves full-time employment for a maximum of two years, with the possibility of extension under special circumstances. Start date 1 August 2016 or as per agreement.

Stockholm University strives to be a workplace free from discrimination and with equal opportunities for all.

Contact

Further information about the position can be obtained from the Head of the Department, professor Håkan Fischer, telephone: +46 8 16 23 57, hakan.fischer@psychology.su.se, or professor Stephan Hau, telephone: +46 8 16 46 15, stephan.hau@psychology.su.se.

Union representatives

Anqi Lindblom-Ahlm (Saco-S) and Lisbeth Häggberg (Fackförbundet ST), telephone: +46 8 16 20 00 (operator), and Gunnar Stenberg (SEKO), telephone: +46 70 316 43 41.

Application

Apply for the position at Stockholm University’s recruitment system by clicking the “Apply” button. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that the application is complete in accordance with the instructions in the job advertisement, and that it is submitted before the deadline.

Please include the following information with your application

Your contact details and personal data
Your highest degree
Your language skills
Contact details for 2–3 references

and, in addition, please include the following documents

Cover letter
CV – degrees and other completed courses, work experience and a list of publications
Research proposal (no more than 3 pages) describing:
– why you are interested in the field/project described in the advertisement
– why and how you wish to complete the project
– what makes you suitable for the project in question
Copy of PhD diploma
Letters of recommendation (no more than 3 files)
Publications in support of your application (no more than 3 files).

You are welcome to apply!

We are one of Europe’s leading universities in one of the world’s most dynamic capitals. A relationship with Stockholm University delivers quality outcomes whether you are an employee, student, researcher or stakeholder. Our education and research produce results.

If you apply for this position please say you saw it on Psychoneuroxy