[FieldTrip] Call for PhD candidates in Cognitive and Affective Neuroscience (Lab. Neuropsychophysiology, University of Porto)

[Fernando Ferreira Santos]

Dear colleagues,

If you could circulate this call among your networks, we would appreciate it.

Best wishes,
Fernando

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What profile should candidates have?

  *   Be motivated to conduct research in Cognitive and Affective Neuroscience and eligible to apply for a PhD program at the University of Porto;
  *   Ideally, should have completed a master's degree in Psychological or Biological Sciences within the last 5 years;
  *   A high level of proficiency in English;
  *   Must commit to working full-time at the Lab during their PhD project, upon successful funding.

What do we offer?
The Laboratory of Neuropsychophysiology<https://eur01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fpce.up.pt%2Flabpsi%2F&data=05%7C02%7Cfieldtrip%40science.ru.nl%7C07c642c866d3486c8a1e08de0c9df1bd%7C084578d9400d4a5aa7c7e76ca47af400%7C1%7C0%7C638962069676355491%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=A3Y2kduZqCwuogzMz5wuqKYjUq5%2F7eDijkzFw%2BpFMhU%3D&reserved=0> hosts research in Cognitive, Affective, and Social Neuroscience, with a specific focus on the neural bases of the cognitive and emotional processes underlying emotional perception and social decision-making. Please consult our website for more details on recent research projects and publications.
The Lab is well equipped with a state-of the-art EEG system, as well as other equipment to collect neurophysiological, physiological, and behavior data: polygraphs, fNIRS, eye-tracking, VR-system, stimulation units, and dedicated signal processing stations.

Our team includes experienced researchers in the field, with a strong track record of securing competitive funding and supervising doctoral students, most with PhD grants.

Selected candidates will receive full support in preparing a competitive application for upcoming funding opportunities in 2026 (for clarity, we have no currently funded open positions, but would stive toward a successful application to upcoming funding calls).

How to Apply?
Interested candidates should submit an application by the end of October via e-mail to labnpf at fpce.up.pt<mailto:labnpf at fpce.up.pt>, including a 1-page motivation letter and a brief CV.


Fernando Ferreira-Santos
Professor Associado | Associate Professor
Coordenador Lab. Neuropsicofisiologia | Coordinator Lab. Neuropsychophysiology
Diretor do Mestrado em Psicologia | Director of the Master's Degree in Psychology

Laboratório de Neuropsicofisiologia | Laboratory of Neuropsychophysiology
Faculdade de Psicologia e de Ciências da Educação da Universidade do Porto
Faculty of Psychology and Education Sciences - University of Porto
Rua Alfredo Allen, 4200-135 Porto, Portugal
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