29 Feb 2024
Job Information
- Organisation/Company
Hector Fellow Academy- Research Field
Psychological sciences » Psychology
Psychological sciences » Behavioural sciences
Neurosciences » Neurology- Researcher Profile
First Stage Researcher (R1)- Country
Germany- Application Deadline
31 Mar 2024 - 00:00 (Europe/Berlin)- Type of Contract
Temporary- Job Status
Full-time- Hours Per Week
10- Offer Starting Date
1 Jul 2024- Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?
Not funded by an EU programme- Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?
No
Offer Description
It is often assumed that children learn better and faster than adults. If this assumption is correct, it is unclear what mechanisms lead to such superior learning in children. In this project, we will conduct a systematic investigation of mechanisms involved in learning in children and compare the identified mechanisms with those in adults using behavioral training and brain imaging (magnetic resonance imaging and spectroscopy).
Keywords
Brain Imaging, Children, Development, Learning, Plasticity
Location
Institute for Psychology, University of Regensburg, Universitätsstraße 31, 93053 Regensburg
Starting date
Flexible, preferably before the end of 2024
Funding
Four years of funding (3+1, three years with the possibility to extend for one year)
Enquiries
For further details about the project, please contact Hector RCD Awardee Dr. Sebastian Frank, [email protected]
For questions related to the application process, pleasecontact the Hector Fellow Academy Office: [email protected] or check the HFA website https://hector-fellow-academy.de/en/
Requirements
- Research Field
- Psychological sciences » Psychology
- Education Level
- Master Degree or equivalent
Skills/Qualifications
- MSc degree in Psychology, Cognitive Neuroscience or a related field
- Experience in experimental research; previous knowledge of brain imaging is an advantage
- Proficiency in German language desirable; proficient language skills in English (C1)
- Languages
- ENGLISH
- Level
- Excellent
- Research Field
- Psychological sciences » PsychologyPsychological sciences » Psychoanalytic studiesNeurosciences » Neurology
Additional Information
- Website for additional job details
https://hector-fellow-academy.de/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/HFA-Advertised-PhD-…
Work Location(s)
- Number of offers available
- 1
- Company/Institute
- University of Regensburg
- Country
- Germany
- State/Province
- Bavaria
- City
- Regensburg
- Postal Code
- 93053
- Street
- Universitätsstraße 31
Where to apply
- Website
https://hectorfellowacademy.applicationportal.org/home.html
Contact
- City
Karlsruhe- Website
http://www.hector-fellow-academy.de/- Street
Schlossplatz 19- Postal Code
76131
STATUS: EXPIRED
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