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Postdoctoral researcher in psychology with a focus on functional brain imaging of consciousness
The Department of Psychology offers an active and creative research and educational environment for both employees and students. More information about the activities carried out at the department can be found on our website
We are announcing a position as a postdoctoral researcher located at the Department of Psychology. The employment is full-time for two years.
Project description
The purpose of the current project is to investigate how the brain creates conscious experiences, by manipulating both conscious/unconscious perception and attention combined with functional brain imaging (fMRI). Data is collected at Umeå Center for Functional Brain Imaging . UFBI is an interdisciplinary research center where techniques for functional and structural brain imaging are used to address several basic science and clinical research questions. Tasks will include empirical data collection, data analysis, and authoring of scientific papers. Some teaching may occur. You are expected to carry out the majority of your work at the Department of Psychology, Umeå University.
Eligibility
A doctoral degree that is awarded no more than three years before the end of the application period (unless special reasons exist such as parental leave, military service, sick leave, etc.).
Assessment criteria
- A doctoral degree in psychology or equivalent doctoral degree relevant to the project.
- The position requires good knowledge of English in both speech and writing.
- Applicants should have good knowledge in cognitive neuroscience, experimental methodology, quantitative method, and statistical analysis.
- Particularly meritorious is documented competence and experience in functional brain imaging, preferably fMRI.
- Meritorious is documented ability to work in a team and ability to work independently, as well as knowledge in Swedish.
We are looking for a committed, responsible, and creative person with high motivation for research. Emphasis is put on the applicant’s suitability for the current project.
A complete application should contain:
- A cover letter with a short (about 2 pages) description of your research interests related to the above-described research direction, and how your expertise fits the announcement.
- Curriculum Vitae (CV), with a complete list of publications.
- Doctoral degree certificate and other relevant degree certificates and study extracts.
- Your doctoral thesis, and a maximum of five relevant scientific publications.
- Other information that is relevant to your application.
Invoked documents must be in Word or pdf format. The last application date is February 12th.
Further information is provided by professor Johan Eriksson, [email protected], phone: +46-90-786 51 37 or head of department Annika Nordlund [email protected], phone: +46-90-786 78 30.
Starting date as soon as possible, or according to agreement.
Admission
Enligt överenskommelse
Application deadline
2024-02-12
Registration number
AN 2.2.1-102-24
Contact
Johan Eriksson
090-7865137
Annika Nordlund
090-7867830
Union representative
Umeå University wants to offer an equal environment where open dialogue between people with different backgrounds and perspectives lay the foundation for learning, creativity and development. We welcome people with different backgrounds and experiences to apply for the current employment. We kindly decline offers of recruitment and advertising help.
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