<div dir="ltr"><p class="MsoNormal" align="left" style="margin:0cm 0cm 14pt;line-height:115%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><b><span lang="EN" style="font-size:15pt;line-height:115%">Open PhD Position(s) in
Perception/EEG – Joint Opportunity</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm 0cm 14pt;line-height:115%;text-align:justify;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><strong><span lang="EN">Locations:</span></strong><span lang="EN"> Lausanne (University of Lausanne / CHUV) and Paris (ENS/CNRS)</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm 0cm 14pt;line-height:115%;text-align:justify;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><strong><span lang="EN">Start
Date:</span></strong><span lang="EN"> Early 2026 (with some flexibility)</span><b><span lang="EN" style="font-size:13pt;line-height:115%"></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%;margin:0cm;text-align:justify;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span lang="EN">The <a href="https://eur01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.chuv.ch%2Ffr%2Frad%2Frad-home%2Frecherche%2Fgroupes-de-recherche%2Fpsychophysics-and-neural-dynamics-lab&data=05%7C02%7Cfieldtrip%40science.ru.nl%7C23bcd846102b4c7fa57d08de3d4457db%7C084578d9400d4a5aa7c7e76ca47af400%7C1%7C0%7C639015560913347865%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C80000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=1eMtebJYelRhR%2F4ZBGcNythJ8dV2HbZVl3X6QHKwWf4%3D&reserved=0" originalSrc="https://www.chuv.ch/fr/rad/rad-home/recherche/groupes-de-recherche/psychophysics-and-neural-dynamics-lab" style="color:blue"><b><span lang="EN-US">Psychophysics
and Neural Dynamics Lab</span></b></a></span><b><span lang="EN"> </span></b><span lang="EN">(David Pascucci,
University of Lausanne and Lausanne University Hospital, CHUV) and the <a href="https://eur01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flsp.dec.ens.fr%2Fen%2Fmember%2F647%2Fpascal-mamassian&data=05%7C02%7Cfieldtrip%40science.ru.nl%7C23bcd846102b4c7fa57d08de3d4457db%7C084578d9400d4a5aa7c7e76ca47af400%7C1%7C0%7C639015560913374418%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C80000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=6BJj%2Be1T5FXwyQN9jU%2BvVK9FBPaFYgytuW6peNeSgAM%3D&reserved=0" originalSrc="https://lsp.dec.ens.fr/en/member/647/pascal-mamassian" style="color:blue"><b>Laboratoire des
Systèmes Perceptifs</b></a></span><span lang="EN" style="color:rgb(26,26,26);background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"> </span><span lang="EN">(Pascal Mamassian,
ENS/CNRS) invite applications for a fully funded PhD position (3 years + 1)
supported by the <strong>ANR-SNSF Weave project</strong>.</span></p><div><h1 style="text-decoration-line:underline;margin:12pt 0cm 0cm;text-align:justify;line-height:24px;break-after:avoid;font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span lang="EN">Project title</span></h1></div>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm;text-align:justify;line-height:150%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><strong><span lang="EN">Perceptual FLUCTUATions</span></strong><span lang="EN"></span></p>
<h1 style="margin:12pt 0cm 0cm;text-align:justify;line-height:150%;break-after:avoid;font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;text-decoration-line:underline"><span lang="EN">Project summary</span></h1>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%;margin:0cm;text-align:justify;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span lang="EN">Our 4-year project
addresses a central question:</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%;margin:0cm;text-align:justify;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><b><span lang="EN-US">Why do individuals differ in how their
perceptual judgments are shaped by temporal context?</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%;margin:0cm;text-align:justify;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span lang="EN">We will address this
through an integrated behavioural, computational, and neurophysiological
approach, focusing on the interaction between endogenous perceptual traits and
external factors.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%;margin:0cm;text-align:justify;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span lang="EN"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%;margin:0cm;text-align:justify;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span lang="EN">The work involves <strong>visual
psychophysics, EEG, and computational modeling</strong>. The successful
candidate will be primarily based in <strong>Lausanne</strong>, with research
visits to <strong>ENS/CNRS</strong>, allowing engagement with two
complementary research environments.</span></p>
<h1 style="margin:12pt 0cm 0cm;text-align:justify;line-height:150%;break-after:avoid;font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;text-decoration-line:underline"><span lang="EN">Candidate profile</span></h1>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%;margin:0cm;text-align:justify;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span lang="EN">Applicants should
hold a <strong>Master’s degree</strong> in Neuroscience, Psychology,
Biology, Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, or a related field.
Experience in <strong>visual psychophysics and/or EEG</strong> is strongly
valued.</span></p>
<h1 style="margin:12pt 0cm 0cm;text-align:justify;line-height:150%;break-after:avoid;font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;text-decoration-line:underline"><span lang="EN">Preferred skills</span></h1>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%;margin:0cm;text-align:justify;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span lang="EN" style="font-family:Symbol">·</span><span lang="EN"> Psychophysics software (e.g., PsychoPy,
Psychtoolbox)</span><span lang="EN" style="font-size:12pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%;margin:0cm;text-align:justify;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span lang="EN" style="font-family:Symbol">·</span><span lang="EN-US"> Programming (e.g., Python,
MATLAB, C/C++)</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%;margin:0cm;text-align:justify;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span lang="EN" style="font-family:Symbol">·</span><span lang="EN-US"> EEG and/or signal processing,
computational modeling</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%;margin:0cm;text-align:justify;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span lang="EN" style="font-family:Symbol">·</span><span lang="EN-US"> Statistical analysis (e.g., in
R)</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%;margin:0cm;text-align:justify;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span lang="EN" style="font-family:Symbol">·</span><span lang="EN-US"> Dedication to data collection in
task batteries</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%;margin:0cm;text-align:justify;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span lang="EN-US"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%;margin:0cm;text-align:justify;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span lang="EN">We seek <strong>dedicated,
enthusiastic candidates</strong> with strong motivation to contribute to
interdisciplinary research.</span><span lang="EN-US"></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" align="left" style="margin:14pt 0cm;line-height:normal;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span lang="EN">We welcome applications from candidates of <strong>all
backgrounds and genders</strong>.</span><span style="font-size:11pt"> </span></p>
<h1 style="margin:12pt 0cm 0cm;text-align:justify;line-height:150%;break-after:avoid;font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;text-decoration-line:underline"><span lang="EN">Application material</span></h1>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm;text-align:justify;line-height:150%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span lang="EN">Applications should include:</span><span lang="EN" style="font-size:12pt;line-height:150%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"></span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="line-height:115%;margin:0cm 0cm 0cm 36pt;text-align:justify;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span lang="EN" style="font-size:11pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">1.<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-size-adjust:none;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">
</span></span><span lang="EN" style="font-size:11pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Most recent </span><strong><span lang="EN" style="font-size:11pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">CV</span></strong><span lang="EN" style="font-size:11pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"></span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="line-height:115%;margin:0cm 0cm 0cm 36pt;text-align:justify;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">2.<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-size-adjust:none;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman""> </span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Documents confirming a </span><strong><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Master’s degree</span></strong><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"> or equivalent</span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="line-height:115%;margin:0cm 0cm 0cm 36pt;text-align:justify;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">3.<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-size-adjust:none;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman""> </span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Records of </span><strong><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">academic achievement</span></strong><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"> at undergraduate and graduate levels</span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="line-height:115%;margin:0cm 0cm 0cm 36pt;text-align:justify;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">4.<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-size-adjust:none;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman""> </span></span><strong><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Statement of intent</span></strong><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">, describing why you are a good fit for the position</span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="line-height:115%;margin:0cm 0cm 0cm 36pt;text-align:justify;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">5.<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-size-adjust:none;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman""> </span></span><strong><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Two letters of recommendation</span></strong><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"> (or email addresses) from qualified academics
familiar with your work</span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="line-height:115%;margin:0cm 0cm 0cm 36pt;text-align:justify;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%;margin:0cm;text-align:justify;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span lang="EN">We value application
materials that reflect your own words and authentic, human-written motivation.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%;margin:0cm;text-align:justify;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span lang="EN-US" style="line-height:115%"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%;margin:0cm;text-align:justify;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span lang="EN-US">Applications are considered </span><strong><span lang="EN-US">on a rolling basis</span></strong><span lang="EN-US"> until the position is filled. </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%;margin:0cm;text-align:justify;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><b><u><span lang="EN-US">Early applications are encouraged to
accommodate the planned start in early 2026.</span></u></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%;margin:0cm;text-align:justify;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><br></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%;margin:0cm;text-align:justify;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><br></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%;margin:0cm;text-align:justify;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><b><span lang="EN">Please note:</span></b><span lang="EN"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%;margin:0cm;text-align:justify;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span lang="EN">We are also planning
to recruit <b>postdoctoral researchers</b> in the near future, so stay tuned!</span><b><u><span lang="EN-US"></span></u></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%;margin:0cm;text-align:justify;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><br></p>
<h1 style="margin:12pt 0cm 0cm;text-align:justify;line-height:150%;break-after:avoid;font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;text-decoration-line:underline"><span lang="EN-US">Contact</span></h1>
<p class="MsoNormal" align="left" style="line-height:115%;margin:0cm;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span lang="EN">To submit your application, please send all materials to: </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" align="left" style="line-height:115%;margin:0cm;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span lang="EN"><a href="mailto:pndlab24@gmail.com" style="color:blue">pndlab24@gmail.com</a></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" align="left" style="line-height:115%;margin:0cm;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span lang="EN"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" align="left" style="line-height:115%;margin:0cm;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span lang="EN">For informal inquiries, feel free to contact:</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" align="left" style="line-height:115%;margin:0cm;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span lang="EN"><a href="mailto:david.pascucci@chuv.ch" style="color:blue">david.pascucci@chuv.ch</a></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" align="left" style="line-height:115%;margin:0cm;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span lang="EN"><a href="mailto:pascal.mamassian@ens.fr" style="color:blue">pascal.mamassian@ens.fr</a></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" align="left" style="line-height:115%;margin:0cm;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span lang="EN">We look forward to hearing from you!</span></p></div>