PhD Position in Visual Attention Research

3 dagen geleden


Utrecht, Utrecht, Nederland Universiteit Utrecht Voltijd
Job Description

We are seeking a highly motivated PhD candidate to join our research team in the AttentionLab at Utrecht University. The successful candidate will be part of a dynamic and interdisciplinary team working on a NWO VICI project, 'EyeMdifferent', which aims to understand individual differences in visual attention processing.

The PhD project will focus on investigating how individuals differ in their use of visual attention, specifically the 'spotlight of attention'. The candidate will be responsible for designing and conducting large-scale online and in-person lab studies to map out individual differences and develop better diagnostic tests for attentional problems in various disorders.

The research will involve a combination of psychophysics, eye movement-tracking, and EEG recordings. The candidate will work closely with the principal investigator, Professor Stefan van der Stigchel, and other team members to achieve the project goals.

Responsibilities
  • Design and conduct research studies to investigate individual differences in visual attention processing
  • Collect and analyze data using psychophysics, eye movement-tracking, and EEG recordings
  • Develop and implement diagnostic tests for attentional problems in various disorders
  • Collaborate with the research team to achieve project goals
  • Participate in the education program of the Helmholtz research school
Requirements
  • Master's degree in experimental psychology, neuropsychology, cognitive neuroscience, or equivalent
  • Strong affinity for and experience with programming (Matlab, Python, or R)
  • Excellent knowledge of quantitative research and statistics
  • Affinity with and good communication abilities for working in a multidisciplinary research team
  • High proficiency in written and spoken English
What We Offer
  • A job for initially one year with an extension to a total of four years upon a successful assessment in the first year
  • A working week of 36-40 hours and a gross monthly salary between €2,872 and €3,670
  • 8% holiday pay and 8.3% year-end bonus
  • A pension scheme, partially paid parental leave, and flexible terms of employment

We offer a dynamic and supportive work environment, with opportunities for professional growth and development. If you are a motivated and talented individual who is passionate about research and education, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.



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