We are seeking a highly motivated Postdoc for a 3-year position at the
Dept. of Experimental Psychology, Ghent University (Belgium). The focus
of our lab is the investigation of motivational influences on different
cognitive functions (
http://users.ugent.be/~rkrebs/).
The postdoc position will be created as part of an ERC starting grant
(REMOTIVATE – reward revisited: towards a comprehensive understanding of
motivational influences on human cognition) that investigates
interactions between reward, cognitive control, and emotional processes.
The candidate will mainly be involved in fMRI experiments, but
extensions to EEG and combined fMRI-EEG are possible. Candidates are
expected to have a PhD in the field of psychology or cognitive
neuroscience at the time of the starting date. Individuals with prior
training in fMRI acquisition and analysis, as well as reward processing
and/or cognitive control would be excellent for this position. Good
programming and data analysis skills, or an eagerness to learn, are
essential. Familiarity with physiological measures (heart rate,
respiratory rate, and skin conductance) and eye tracking is beneficial
but not required.
Our department hosts several research groups in the realm of cognitive
psychology and cognitive neuroscience, creating a dynamic research
environment including regular internal talk series as well as
presentations by invited speakers. We have access to a
research-dedicated 3-tesla MR scanner (Siemens), a Biosemi EEG system,
as well as an MR-compatible EEG system, eye-tracking devices, and a TMS lab.
The preferred starting date for this position is October 1st 2015.
Interested candidates should send their CV, a cover letter, and contact
information of two referees to ruthmkrebs(a)gmail.com before May 17th
2015. Interviews will be held in June.
Ruth Krebs
Dept. of Experimental Psychology, Ghent University
Henri Dunantlaan 2
9000 Ghent
Belgium