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2 tenure-track Faculty positions in Cognitive Science/Neuroscience and Cognitive Computational Neuroscience at the Faculty of Psychology – University of Coimbra, Portugal
The Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences of the University of Coimbra https://www.uc.pt/fpce/. Portugal invites applications from rising and aspiring leaders in Cognitive Science and Neuroscience and Cognitive Computational Neuroscience for 2 tenure-track positions at the Assistant Professor level. These positions are part of a transformative ERA Chair grant https://cordis.europa.eu/project/id/101087584. from the European Union to FPCE-UC led by Dr. Alfonso Caramazza. The goal of CogBooster is to implement strong and international lines of research in Cognitive Science/Neuroscience, so as to contribute to the ongoing renewal of the Psychological and Brain Sciences in Portugal over the next decade.
The project has recently led to the appointment of Jorge Almeida, Jason Fischer and Joana Carvalho as tenured Professors, and Alfonso Caramazza as a Visiting Researcher at the University of Coimbra.
Equal Employment Opportunity statement:
The University of Coimbra is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and has a Gender Equality Plan in place. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive academic global community at the University. We particularly encourage applications from women, and from under-represented groups in the University of Coimbra’s workforce and in the brain sciences.
Positions:
We seek applicants with expertise in any area of Cognitive Science/Neuroscience and Cognitive Computational Neuroscience. The positions are tenure-track at the rank of Assistant Professor. The start date should be around September 1, 2025 (but potentially negotiable).
Qualifications:
Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in a discipline relevant to Cognitive Science/Neuroscience and Cognitive Computational Neuroscience. Successful applicants should have an excellent record of research for their career level. To contribute to the mission of CogBooster and to the research and educational mission of FPCE-UC, they are expected to establish an active research program in any of the major cognitive areas, acquire external research funds, and contribute to teaching and mentoring.
The applicant will actively engage in research, teaching, and supervision in the field of the specific positions at FPCE-UC and its affiliated research center. Applicants may use different technical and methodological approaches to address their cognitive research questions, including, but not limited to, cognitive neuropsychological investigations, human neuroimaging techniques (fMRI, EEG, sEEG, etc), behavioral and cognitive approaches, and computational cognitive neuroscience.
Offer:
Positions are tenure-track and include social security and national pension plans, medical insurance, and all legally applicable benefits under Portuguese law. Salary depends on the level of appointment.
In addition to the legally required employment conditions described above, and as part of the ERA Chair initiative CogBooster, these positions come with a start-up package. This includes (subject to final discussion between the selected candidates and Dr. Alfonso Caramazza):
· Funding for 1 Post-Doctoral fellow at the Portuguese pay grade for 36 months;
· Funding for 1 Research Assistant/Doctoral student at the Portuguese pay grade for 36 months;
· Funding for 200 fMRI hours (or EEG hours, use of neurostimulation, etc.);
· Funding for attending and presenting at national and international conferences
· Funding for open access publications;
· Funding for Laboratory resources (e.g., Computers);
· Laboratory space shared with other laboratories at FPCE-UC;
· Institutional support for applying to major European and international grants (grant reviewing by experts, interview preparation, etc).
Further information:
The official call will be available here at a later date (by the end of 2024, beginning of 2025), but please send an email to Dr. Jorge Almeida (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) if you want to be informed when the positions are open, and/or if you want to receive further information about the ERA Chair Project CogBooster. In the meanwhile, we strongly encourage potential applicants to contact Drs. Alfonso Caramazza (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) and Jorge Almeida (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.). Please send us your CV, and a short cover letter describing your interest in the position (including the general field of research).
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Postdoctoral Research Associate - Neuroscience - Washington University
Yao Chen’s interdisciplinary lab in the Department of Neuroscience at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis seeks a motivated postdoctoral scholar to join our team. We focus on uncovering principles of neuromodulator actions and mechanisms of sleep functions by illuminating the nature and functions of biochemical signaling dynamics. We use advanced techniques such as fluorescence lifetime imaging microscopy, optical sensors, light-activated actuators, electrophysiology, molecular biology, quantitative rodent behavior, and computational approaches. We aim to bridge cellular and systems neuroscience by both taking a systems biology approach to study cellular signals and studying cellular signals in the intact system in vivo. For more information on our lab and recent publications, visit https://sites.wustl.edu/yaochenlab/.
The PI is committed to nurturing a creative, collaborative, and supportive lab culture. Washington University neuroscience is ranked among the top 10 in the world. The School of Medicine is ranked among the top five medical schools in the United States. The applicant will have access to extensive infrastructural and core facility support and professional development training for postdoctoral researchers via the Career Center, Teaching Center, Office of Postdoctoral Affairs, and the Postdoc Society. Postdoctoral appointees at Washington University receive a starting salary based on the NIH NRSA guidelines and a generous benefit package.
We look for highly motivated individuals who take initiatives and have a passion for science and research, who have strong problem-solving skills and ability to tinker. The candidates should have extensive expertise with optical imaging, electrophysiology, or quantitative animal behavior. Our work is interdisciplinary and will benefit from diverse perspectives, including neuroscience, molecular and cell biology, systems biology, biophysics, pharmacology, and engineering – even if your past work is not directly related to neuromodulators or sleep, you might be a great fit for the position. Interested candidates should send the following to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. 1) a cover letter explaining motivation, research experience, and interests; 2) CV; 3) the names and contact information of three references.