Postdoctoral Position in Psychology University of Minho, School of Psychology

Description Applications are invited for a 12 months Post-Doctoral Fellowship, renewable, available starting September 15, 2016, within the frame of the Project PTDC/MHC-PCN/0101/2014. We are looking for a strongly motivated and bright Post-doctoral researcher for a project on auditory perception and hallucinations. Duration: The fellowship will be for 12 months, renewable for 2 additional years. Research Activities: In this project, we aim to explore the neurofunctional bases of auditory hallucinations and temporal processing, under a predictive coding framework, by combining behavioral and brain research. The successful candidate is expected to set up innovative behavioral and EEG experiments, to independently conduct advanced EEG data analyses, to write manuscripts for publication, and to support the research activities of younger scholars. The researcher is expected to apply for additional funding (e.g.,national and international grant applications) to support associated research activities to enhance his/her scientific independence. The researcher will work directly with Dr. Ana Pinheiro and with Prof. Sonja A. Kotz. The position also involves spending 12 months in Prof. Dr. Kotz’s Lab. The successful applicant will work in an innovative, well-equipped and scientifically stimulating environment. Selection Criteria: Ph.D. Thesis in Psychology, Neuroscience or related area. Excellent knowledge of written and spoken English is required. Experience with advanced EEG data analyses and computer programming (e.g.,Matlab) is required. Preference will be given to candidates with experience with Fieldtrip or SPM data processing, knowledge of neural oscillatory analyses. Computer modelling would be favorable, as well as as knowledge of auditory verbal hallucinations and temporal processing. Candidates should have published at least 3 papers in well-respected peer-reviewed journals. The interested candidates should email Dr. Ana Pinheiro for questions. Job Information Closing date: 2016-08-31 Employment start date: 2016-09-15 Institution: University of Minho/University of Maastricht Department: Psychology Contact Information Ana Pinheiro School of Psychology, University of Minho Campus de Gualtar 4710-057 Braga, Portugal Phone +351 253604223 Email ana.pinheiro@psi.uminho.pt If you apply for this position please say you saw it on Psychoneuroxy

Description

Applications are invited for a 12 months Post-Doctoral Fellowship, renewable, available starting September 15, 2016, within the frame of the Project PTDC/MHC-PCN/0101/2014. We are looking for a strongly motivated and bright Post-doctoral researcher for a project on auditory perception and hallucinations.
Duration: The fellowship will be for 12 months, renewable for 2 additional years.
Research Activities: In this project, we aim to explore the neurofunctional bases of auditory hallucinations and temporal processing, under a predictive coding framework, by combining behavioral and brain research. The successful candidate is expected to set up innovative behavioral and EEG experiments, to independently conduct advanced EEG data analyses, to write manuscripts for publication, and to support the research activities of younger scholars. The researcher is expected to apply for additional funding (e.g.,national and international grant applications) to support associated research activities to enhance his/her scientific independence. The researcher will work directly with Dr. Ana Pinheiro and with Prof. Sonja A. Kotz. The position also involves spending 12 months in Prof. Dr. Kotz’s Lab. The successful applicant will work in an innovative, well-equipped and scientifically stimulating environment.
Selection Criteria: Ph.D. Thesis in Psychology, Neuroscience or related area. Excellent knowledge of written and spoken English is required. Experience with advanced EEG data analyses and computer programming (e.g.,Matlab) is required. Preference will be given to candidates with experience with Fieldtrip or SPM data processing, knowledge of neural oscillatory analyses. Computer modelling would be favorable, as well as as knowledge of auditory verbal hallucinations and temporal processing. Candidates should have published at least 3 papers in well-respected peer-reviewed journals. The interested candidates should email Dr. Ana Pinheiro for questions.