[FieldTrip] PhD position (and postdocs soon) - naturalistic predictive processing & MEG

Mon Aug 3 14:36:16 CEST 2026

Dear all,

JOB ALERT

   1. Fully-funded PhD (+ soon postdoc) openings in my lab @CIMeC,
   University of Trento, in Italy, as part of an Italian FIS3 starting grant.
   TOPIC: Investigating predictive neural representations in naturalistic
   settings using MEG-based dynamic RSA The candidate will join an experienced
   and collaborative double-lab team (led by 2 PIs with FIS grants) with
   strong expertise in predictive processing in naturalistic dynamic input
   using M/EEG. We hold weekly lab meetings, biweekly journal clubs and
   biweekly M/EEG user meetings. Besides this vibrant research environment,
   Trentino is an area filled with natural beauty with lots of outdoor
   activities such as hiking, climbing, swimming in lakes and skiing.
   Additionally, you are only a train ride away from cultural cities such as
   Verona, Venice, Milano or Bologna. Requirements: - MSc degree, ideally in
   cog neurosci with experience in neuroimaging (M/EEG or fMRI, MVPA/RSA), or
   related field - Strong programming skills (e.g., Matlab or Python) - Very
   good English skills, a high level of motivation, reliability, independence,
   and enthusiasm to work in a team.
   2. Relevant papers:
      1. De Vries, I.E.J., Wurm, M.F. (2023) Predictive neural
      representations of naturalistic dynamic input. Nat Commun 14, 3858 (
      https://eur01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.nature.com%2Farticles%2Fs41467-023-39355-y&data=05%7C02%7Cfieldtrip%40science.ru.nl%7Ce29a1ef39f084328aa0608def15bd908%7C084578d9400d4a5aa7c7e76ca47af400%7C1%7C0%7C639213573979311401%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=btYue7kIuMsEFA3Uazau9eVK0IeKGekdW%2FinMggvnds%3D&reserved=0)
      2. De Vries, I.E.J., De Lange, F.P., Wurm, M.F. (2026) Hierarchical
      priors enable neural prediction of perceived biological motion. eLife 15 (
      https://eur01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Felifesciences.org%2Freviewed-preprints%2F111118&data=05%7C02%7Cfieldtrip%40science.ru.nl%7Ce29a1ef39f084328aa0608def15bd908%7C084578d9400d4a5aa7c7e76ca47af400%7C1%7C0%7C639213573979351799%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=kG%2Fy0cfQSXsI8Nwi79UHIZcbQ2LVZXwHtu8%2FD2HqhtU%3D&reserved=0)

Practical information: Details on the admissions process, link to
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Application Deadline: Wednesday Sept. 2nd, 2026, at 4pm (Italian time) Make
sure to check out the 4 topic-specific PhD positions and descriptions, and
select the correct one during the application process:
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Our PhD program in numbers: - 4-yr (Nov. 1, 2026 - Oct. 31, 2030) - English
- 100% fully funded - Salary: Net €1.600 per month, paid bi-monthly in
advance, among the highest paid PhD's in Italy. - Winners receive a €8700
tax-free research/mobility budget
- UNITN ranks as a top Italian University

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tuned for the postdoc openings early Autumn (with planned starting date
~January)! Please don't hesitate to get in touch for more details:
ingmar.devries at unitn.it.

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*Ingmar de Vries*
*Assistant Professor @ CIMeC, University of Trento*
*Guest researcher @ Donders **Institute, Radboud University*
*i.e.j.de.vries at gmail.com*
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