PhD Researcher in Cognitive Psychology

7 uur geleden


Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, Nederland Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam Voltijd
About the Position

We are seeking a highly motivated and talented researcher to join our team as a PhD Researcher in Cognitive Psychology. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work on a cutting-edge project investigating the neural mechanisms of attention and perception.

The research team is led by Prof. Chris Olivers and is part of the Cognitive Psychology group at the Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam. Our group is world-leading in its work on perception, attention, working memory, cognitive control, and learning in the visual domain.

Key Responsibilities
  • Design and conduct experiments to investigate the neural mechanisms of attention and perception
  • Collect, analyze, and curate data using various methods, including psychophysics, eye tracking, and EEG
  • Report on findings in local meetings and international conferences
  • Write scientific articles and a PhD thesis
  • Assist in teaching activities within the department
Requirements
  • Master's degree in Cognitive Psychology, Neuroscience, or a related field
  • Experience with quantitative research methods and programming languages, such as Python or Matlab
  • Excellent verbal and written English language skills
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
What We Offer

We offer a challenging position in a socially engaged organization, with a salary of minimum € 2.872,00 (PhD) and maximum € 3.670,00 (PhD) gross per month, on a full-time basis. We also offer attractive fringe benefits and regulations, including a full-time 38-hour working week, 8% holiday allowance, and 8.3% end-of-year bonus.

We are committed to creating an inclusive community and believe that diversity and internationalization contribute to the quality of education, research, and our services. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds and experiences.



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