[FieldTrip] Multiple PhD positions in Cognition, Behavior, and Neuroscience in Vienna (Austria)

[Lei Zhang]

(apologies for cross-posting)


Large call for 10 *fully-funded PhD positions in Vienna* including *3
projects targeting social neuroscience and neuroimaging*

*1.       *Led by *Stefanie Höhl* (
https://entw-psy.univie.ac.at/en/research/ ) on *neural entrainment in
infants*

*2.       *Led by *Claus Lamm* (https://scan-psy.univie.ac.at/ ) on *pro-social
environmental and sustainable decision-making*.

*3.       *Led by *Tecumseh Fitch* (
https://cogbio.univie.ac.at/people/staff/tecumseh-fitch/) on the *comparative
neural basis of music and speech*



See below for more details and visit:
https://cogcom.univie.ac.at/doctoral-program/research-projects-proposed/





*Duration of contract*: 3 years with the potential prolongation of another
12 months



*Extent of Employment*: 30.0 hours/week. Occupation group in accordance
with Austrian University collective bargaining agreement: §48 VwGr. B1
Grundstufe (pre-doc).



*Research Topics*:

Candidates should have a good knowledge of the types of research the
faculty performs, and specify their research interests and potential
supervisor(s). For an overview of the research interests and potential
research topics, see our website at cogcom.univie.ac.at.



*Duties:*

·         Participation in research, teaching and administration, including:

·         Participation in scientific research

·         Participation in peer-reviewed publications / public presentations

·         Successful candidates must sign a doctoral thesis agreement
within 6-12 months

·         Participation in teaching and supervision of students

·         Involvement in the organization of meetings, conferences,
symposiums



*Profile of qualification:*

·         Training (conceptual and methodological) in behavioral and/or
cognitive biology, neuroscience, psychology or related disciplines

·         Excellent command of English (both spoken and written)

·         Very good ability to express yourself both orally and in writing

·         Strong IT user skills (including statistics)

·         Ability to work in a multi-national team



*Desirable qualifications*:

·         Previous experience in research methods and academic writing

·         Knowledge of academic processes and structures

·         Experience abroad (research, study, or both)



An application including a letter of motivation, academic curriculum vitae,
publication record, evidence of teaching experience (if available), and a
short description of one or more potential research project(s) including
personal insights and/or reflections, should be uploaded at our website
cogcom.univie.ac.at no later than *March 1st 2021*. Potential supervisors
and projects should be specified in ranked order. For further information
please contact our coordinator at cogcom.office at univie.ac.at.



The Universities pursue a non-discriminatory employment policy and values
equal opportunities, as well as diversity (http://diversity.univie.ac.at/).
The Universities put special emphasis on increasing the number of women in
senior and in academic positions. Given equal qualifications, preference
will be given to female applicants.



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*Dr. Lei Zhang*

Postdoc

Social, Cognitive & Affective Neuroscience Unit
<http://scan-psy.univie.ac.at/>
Department of Cognition, Emotion, and Methods in Psychology

Faculty of Psychology
University of Vienna
Liebiggasse 5, 1010 Vienna, Austria
e: lei.zhang at univie.ac.at
w: lei-zhang.net
t: @lei_zhang_lz <https://twitter.com/lei_zhang_lz>
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