Postdoctoral Positions / Graduate Opportunities
McGill University: Postdoctoral Fellow, App-Based Learning
Applications are invited for a postdoctoral researcher position at McGill University in Québec, Canada. The postdoctoral researcher will be supervised by Adam K. Dubé, Director of the Technology, Learning, & Cognition Lab (mcgill.ca/tlc), in the Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology. The initial appointment will be for one year, but may be renewed for a second year based on performance and interest.
The TLC lab is comprised of a diverse group of international scholars studying educational technology broadly (e.g., game-based learning, children’s interactions with digital assistants, 3D printing,)and mathematical cognition. This work is done with leading industry partners from both Montreal (Ubisoft, Ululab) and abroad (StarFall, ZapZap Math).
Substantive Focus and Responsibilities
The research program will conduct a comprehensive evaluation of the effectiveness of math apps designed for children 5-10yrs of age by:
- investigating the creative context in which math apps are made by studying how app developers’ personal pedagogies and the development process shape the math apps children use;
- studying the home context in which math apps are chosen by parents and used by children;
- studying the school context in which math apps are chosen and used by teachers.
Ideally, the postdoctoral researcher will focus on the creative context of the project but will also conduct research in the other context areas. Educational apps outside mathematics can be studied, based on the applicant’s interest.
Full Job Posting: http://bit.ly/TLCpostdoc
University of Manitoba: Postdoctoral Fellow, Computational Modelling / Memory
The Cognitive Science Laboratory at the University of Manitoba invites applications for a postdoctoral researcher to help develop and test computational models of cognition and memory in relation to knowledge representation and decision making.
The position will be full time with an initial appointment of 1 year and possibility of renewal. Salary will be $40,000/year plus benefits according to University of Manitoba guidelines. Start date is flexible.
Applicants must have a PhD in cognitive psychology or cognitive science. The preferred candidate will have the following qualifications:
- Experience and skills in computational modelling of cognitive and memorial processes
- Experience and skills in experimental design and online data collection
- Strong writing skills
- An interest in instance/exemplar-based approaches to understanding cognition
Interested individuals can apply by emailing a cover letter, CV, copies of relevant publications, and contact information for two referees. Applications and/or questions can be emailed to Randy Jamieson at randy.jamieson@umanitoba.ca.
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
Randall K. Jamieson, Ph.D.
Department of Psychology
University of Manitoba
Winnipeg, MB, Canada
Laboratory website: https://umcognitivesciencelaboratory.weebly.com
The University of Manitoba is strongly committed to equity and diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from women, racialized persons, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, persons of all sexual orientations and genders, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.
University of Waterloo: Postdoctoral Fellow, Experimental Quantum Neuroscience
The Quantum Neuroscience research group at the University of Waterloo, Canada is seeking an outstanding applicant for a Post-Doctoral Fellowship with experience in electrophysiology and molecular neuroscience.
Motivated by growing interest in the possibility that quantum effects may be at play in neuroscience, the University of Waterloo Quantum Neuroscience research group is aiming to find experimental evidence of novel quantum effects across established mammalian models used in experimental neuroscience. Specifically, the project will focus on studying the effects lithium isotopes may have on the electrophysiological activity of rodent-derived brain tissue. The demonstration of a lithium isotope effect in brain activity will be of great interest in helping to shed light on its mode of action. Of particular interest, a lithium isotope effect on animal behaviour was previously reported by Sechzer et al. [DOI:10.1016/0006-3223(86)90308-2] and, more recently, by Ettenberg et al. [DOI:10.1016/j.pbb.2020.172875]. In addition, the Waterloo Team recently obtained experimental evidence for a lithium isotope effect on electrical responses of rodent brain tissue. The post-doctoral fellow will extend this work using electrophysiology and other biochemical and biophysical methods.
The Waterloo Quantum Neuroscience research team consists of four faculty members: Zoya Leonenko, Michel Gingras, John Mielke and Michael Beazely and 12 undergraduate and graduate students. The team adopts an interdisciplinary approach that brings together expertise in theoretical physics, experimental biophysics, molecular pharmacology and neuroscience. The Waterloo team is part of the International Quantum Brain Network and works on this project in collaboration with Matthew Fisher at the University of California at Santa Barbara and four other research laboratories and is funded by an industrial pharmaceutical partner.
As a part of this project, we are seeking a post-doctoral level scientist with the following key characteristics and skills:
- neuroscience-related, or biophysics doctoral degree
- demonstrated expertise in the recording of field potentials (ideally, using multi-electrode arrays)
- demonstrated research excellence in publications and presentations
- well-developed ability to write in English
- strong ability to work effectively within an inter-disciplinary team (involving biologists, physicists, and trainees at all levels)
- detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
- expertise with statistical tools typically used in biophysics and medical science
- training in basic molecular biology techniques (such as Western blotting) is a plus
Expected duties and responsibilities:
a) design and execute experiments
b) work with team members to identify experimental goals and the research plans needed to reach these targets
c) use a multi-electrode array (MED64) to perform field recording experiments from tissue slices acutely prepared from rodent brain
d) analyze and present data, prepare written reports, and manuscript drafts
e) analyze and present data for regular lab meetings
f) present results (in poster, or oral form) at scientific meetings
g) mentor junior trainees
h) serve as a role model for junior-level trainees by providing constructive feedback and maintaining a friendly disposition
The position is initially for a 12-month appointment, with the possibility of renewal for up to three years, depending on performance. Applications will be considered until a suitable applicant is found. The start date can be as early as May 1, 2021.
To apply, please send a cover letter (2 pages maximum), a CV (including your education, scientific skills, your research experience and list of publications) and contact information for at least three senior researchers familiar with your research credentials and expertise who could provide a letter of reference on your behalf.
Please send your application by email to: qneuro.uwaterloo@gmail.com with subject line: PDF Applicant QNeuro; Last name, First name.
Université Grenoble Alpes: Postdoctoral Fellowship, Cognitive Modelling
A research fellow position (at the post-doctoral level) is open for a 1-year period, starting no later than June, 1st, 2021, for a project aiming to develop, test and validate a Bayesian model of reading acquisition.
Location
The project is conducted by members of the Psychology and NeuroCognition Lab (CNRS laboratory) at the Grenoble-Alpes University, Grenoble, France. It is co-lead by Sylviane Valdois (PI of the Fluence project, expertise in the cognitive psychology of reading acquisition) and Julien Diard (expertise in Bayesian modeling).
Requirements
Mandatory
- Ph.D. in Cognitive Science, Cognitive Psychology, Computer science or equivalent work experience.
- Experience in programming, modeling and simulation
- Familiarity with Python
- Excellent organizational skills
- Ability to work in a team
Preferred
- Background and/or interest in cognitive psychology and reading
- High degree of maturity and autonomy
- French proficiency is a plus
Responsibilities
- Handling the BRAID-Acq model at the mathematical (probabilistic modeling) and computer (Python) levels
- Programming and testing the model through simulations
- Comparing the simulated and behavioral data
- Identifying the limits of the model, being proactive in the proposition of new solutions
- Exploring the model capacity to account for inter-individual variability on learning outcomes
- Contributing to result dissemination through international meetings and publications
Wages
From 2648€ to 3668€ monthly. Look out! The salary is before deductions (taxes…) estimated around 20%.
The project
Our team is using Bayesian algorithmic modeling to develop models of word recognition (the BRAID model), reading (BRAID-Phon) and orthographic learning (BRAID-Learn) [Ginestet et al., 2019 ; Ginestet et al., submitted ; Phénix et al., 2018 ; Saghiran et al., 2020]. The current goal is to simulate reading acquisition through the development of the BRAID-ACQ model. With respect to previous models [Ziegler et al., 2014 ; Perry et al., 2014 ; Pritchard et al., 2018], the originality of our approach is to provide a detailed implementation of the visual and visuo-attentional mechanisms involved in orthographic processing and how these mechanisms affect learning to read.
Besides, large scale studies have been carried out in primary schools (www.fluence.cnrs.fr) to study the evolution of reading and orthographic skills, identify the cognitive mechanisms that affect learning and explore the effect of different training protocols (serious games) on this evolution. Thus, we have collected a large experimental corpus on the early cognitive skills of beginning readers and their reading and spelling outcomes, 3 years later.
Our purpose is to model the impact of inter-individual variability in visual and visual attention processing on reading (and potentially spelling) acquisition.
The team
The successful applicant will work in collaboration with Sylviane Valdois (CNRS; PI of the Fluence project) and Julien Diard (CNRS, expert in Bayesian modeling). He/she will collaborate with the other team members, in particular Alexandra Steinhilber (Ph.D. student) and Emilie Ginestet (post-doctoral fellow).
Application
Applicants should complete and submit the following items:
- Application form at the following address:
https://emploi.cnrs.fr/Gestion/Offre/Default.aspx?Ref=UMR5105-GUYOMN0-023
- Cover letter explaining how they meet the requirements for this position
- Documents to support their qualifications
- Supporting documents (reference letter-s)
Contact
Do not hesitate to contact us for further information or help for applying.
Sylviane Valdois sylviane.valdois@univ-grenoble-alpes.fr
Julien Diard julien.diard@univ-grenoble-alpes.fr
Nous recrutons un chercheur de niveau post-doctoral sur un projet de modélisation probabiliste de l’apprentissage de la lecture.
Durée du contrat : 12 mois à partir du 1er juin 2021
Lieu : Laboratoire de Psychologie et NeuroCognition (UMR 5105), Université Grenoble-Alpes, Grenoble, France.
Compétences recherchées
Principales :
- Avoir un doctorat en sciences cognitives ou psychologie cognitive, ou un diplôme en sciences de l’ingénieur
- Avoir une formation en programmation et simulation informatique,
- Connaître la programmation en PYTHON
- Avoir des capacités organisationnelles et respecter les délais
- Aimer le travail en équipe
Secondaires :
- Intérêt pour l’apprentissage de la lecture
- Maturité et autonomie
- Bonne maîtrise de l’anglais
Responsabilités
- Prendre en main le modèle BRAID-Acq d’apprentissage de la lecture ; à la fois mathématiquement (modélisation probabiliste) et informatiquement (langage python).
- Programmer les simulations et évaluer des performances du modèle
- Comparer les résultats simulés et des données comportementales ;
- Identifier les limites du modèle, proposer et implémenter des variantes, tester leur efficacité.
- Étudier la capacité du modèle à rendre compte de la variabilité inter-individuelle, en contexte de résolution de tâches (prise en compte des compétences cognitives de chaque enfant) et en contexte d’apprentissage (trajectoires d’apprentissage).
- Contribuer à la diffusion des résultats (présentation à des conférences internationales, publications dans des revues internationales).
Salaire
De 2648€ à 3668€ brut mensuel selon les compétences. Le salaire brut s’entend avant prélèvements (impôt notamment). Compter environ 20% de moins pour le salaire net.
Contexte : le recrutement se fait dans le cadre du projet FLUENCE (PIA2 e-Fran) dirigé par Sylviane Valdois (CNRS), en collaboration avec Julien Diard (CNRS). Le candidat travaillera en collaboration avec les autres membres de l’équipe, notamment Alexandra Steinhilber (doctorante sur le projet) et Emilie Ginestet (post-doctorante).
Présentation du projet
Notre équipe utilise la modélisation Bayésienne algorithmique pour développer des modèles capables de simuler différentes facettes de la lecture et de l’apprentissage orthographique (Ginestet et al., 2019 ; Ginestet et al., soumis ; Phénix et al., 2018 ; Saghiran et al., 2020). Nous travaillons à présent au développement d’un modèle de l’apprentissage de la lecture (BRAID-Acq). Par rapport aux modèles existants (Ziegler et al., 2014 ; Perry et al., 2014 ; Pritchard et al., 2018), l’originalité de notre approche est de considérer et de modéliser l’impact des traitements visuels et visuo-attentionnels sur cet apprentissage.
Nous menons par ailleurs des études à grande échelle dans les écoles (projet e-Fran « Fluence », www.fluence.cnrs.fr) pour étudier les trajectoires d’apprentissage de la lecture et de l’orthographe en début de primaire et l’effet d’entraînements spécifiques (jeux sérieux) sur ces apprentissages. Nous disposons ainsi de données détaillées sur les compétences cognitives d’une large population d’enfants en lien avec leurs trajectoires d’apprentissage.
Notre objectif est à présent de modéliser l’impact de la variabilité inter-individuelle des traitements visuels et visuo-attentionnels sur ces trajectoires d’apprentissage.
Les candidats doivent
- Se connecter au portail emploi CNRS à l’adresse suivante :
https://emploi.cnrs.fr/Gestion/Offre/Default.aspx?Ref=UMR5105-GUYOMN0-023
- Renseigner le formulaire
- Rédiger une lettre de motivation mettant en évidence leur adéquation au poste
- Joindre les documents attestant de leurs qualifications
- Ajouter tout autre document en appui à leur demande (lettre(s) de référence par exemple)
Personnes à contacter :
Sylviane Valdois sylviane.valdois@univ-grenoble-alpes.fr
Julien Diard julien.diard@univ-grenoble-alpes.fr
Western University: Postdoctoral Fellowship, Cognitive Neuroscience
The Translational Cognitive Neuroscience Lab at Western University (co-directed by Tim Bussey and Lisa Saksida) is looking for a postdoctoral researcher to undertake cutting-edge research in the area of brain mechanisms of cognition and behaviour. Our main behavioural approach involves touchscreen-based testing of mouse models, which allows us to assess many different aspects of high-level cognition in a way that is highly relevant to human patients. Touchscreen testing also facilitates reproducibility through increased standardization and reductions in experimenter and environmental influence. We subscribe to principles of open science, and promote data and knowledge sharing through mousebytes.ca and touchscreencognition.org.
This project is focused on developing an understanding of how perineuronal nets-- components of the extracellular matrix that are primarily found wrapped around inhibitory, parvalbumin positive cortical neurons—contribute to adult learning and memory processes. This will be achieved by manipulating perineuronal nets in cortical regions critical for learning, memory and behavioural control, and/or manipulating levels of oxidative stress via diet, exercise, or environmental enrichment, and then assessing the mice on cognitive tests dependent on those brain regions.
Required qualifications:
- PhD in neuroscience or related field
- Experience with scientific writing
Required skills:
- Experience in conception, design and performance of neuroscience-related experiments, including stereotaxic surgery and intracerebral infusions
- Experience with behavioural assessment in mouse or rat models
- Experience with in vivo electrophysiology, fibre photometry, optogenetics, chemogenetics, or other methodologies for measuring or manipulating the brain
- Knowledge of neural mechanisms of learning, memory, and/or other aspects of cognition
- Good writing skills, evidenced in peer-reviewed publications
- Skills in statistical analysis in R, SPSS or other relevant programs
- Advanced mathematical or computational expertise is a plus
Required abilities:
- Ability to work independently and take the initiative in research projects
- Collaborative team player
- Excellent communication skills
Location:
The position will be based primarily in the Robarts Research Institute. Robarts is one of the premier research institutes in Canada with a vibrant research community and many opportunities for collaborations. Cognitive neuroscience in health and disease is a major research focus at Western, which is supported by BrainsCAN, a $66M Canada First Research Excellence Fund grant, through to 2026.
The University of Western Ontario (www.uwo.ca) is a major educational and research center in Ontario with over 25,000 undergraduate and 5,000 graduate students. Cognitive neuroscience in health and disease is a major research focus at Western. London, also known as the Forest City, is an affordable and lively community close to the Great Lakes and two hours from Toronto. The city offers many options for outdoor and cultural activities.
Details:
The initial appointment is for 1 year, with possibility of renewal. Salary will commensurate with experience ($40,000 - $50,000) and includes additional benefits (https://www.uwo.ca/hr/benefits/your_benefits/pda/index.html).
To apply, please submit a cover letter that describes your relevant training and career goals, up-to-date CV, research statement, up to three representative publications, as well as the name and contact information of two references to: Dr. Lisa Saksida (lsaksida@uwo.ca) & Dr. Tim Bussey (tbussey@uwo.ca) with “Postdoc Application” in the subject line.
Review of the applications will begin March 15, 2021 and will continue until the position is filled.
For more information, please see
TCNLab: http://www.tcnlab.uwo.ca @TCNLab
BrainsCAN: https://brainscan.uwo.ca/ @Brains_CAN
Touchscreens: https://touchscreencognition.org/ @TouchScreenCog
Mouse http://www.mousebytes.ca
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.
Western is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from women, members of racialized groups/visible minorities, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, and persons of any gender identity or gender expression.
Western University: Postdoctoral Fellowship, Cognitive Neuroscience
The Translational Cognitive Neuroscience Lab at Western University (co-directed by Tim Bussey and Lisa Saksida) is looking for a postdoctoral researcher to undertake cutting-edge research in the area of brain mechanisms of cognition and behaviour. Our main behavioural approach involves touchscreen-based testing of mouse models, which allows us to assess many different aspects of high-level cognition in a way that is highly relevant to human patients. Touchscreen testing also facilitates reproducibility through increased standardization and reductions in experimenter and environmental influence. We subscribe to principles of open science, and promote data and knowledge sharing through mousebytes.ca and touchscreencognition.org.
This project is focused on molecular and cellular mechanisms of cognition in the hippocampus and prefrontal cortex, and will involve combining various neurotechnologies including fibre photometry recording and optogenetic manipulations with touchscreen-based cognitive assessment. The project is part of a collaboration between Western’s BrainsCAN and McGill’s Healthy Brains for Healthy Lives Canada First Research Excellence Fund initiatives and will involve opportunities for interaction across the two sites.
Required qualifications:
- PhD in neuroscience or related field
- Experience with scientific writing
Required skills:
- Experience in conception, design and performance of neuroscience-related experiments, including stereotaxic surgery and intracerebral infusions
- Experience with behavioural assessment in mouse or rat models
- Experience with in vivo electrophysiology, fibre photometry, optogenetics, chemogenetics, or other methodologies for measuring or manipulating the brain
- Knowledge of neural mechanisms of learning, memory, and/or other aspects of cognition
- Good writing skills, evidenced in peer-reviewed publications
- Skills in statistical analysis in R, SPSS or other relevant programs
- Advanced mathematical or computational expertise is a plus
Required abilities:
- Ability to work independently and take the initiative in research projects
- Collaborative team player
- Excellent communication skills
Location:
The position will be based primarily in the Robarts Research Institute, although post-COVID there will be opportunities to travel to the Douglas Research Institute in Montreal to facilitate collaboration. Robarts is one of the premier research institutes in Canada with a vibrant research community and many opportunities for collaborations. Cognitive neuroscience in health and disease is a major research focus at Western, which is supported by BrainsCAN, a $66M Canada First Research Excellence Fund grant, through to 2026.
The University of Western Ontario (www.uwo.ca) is a major educational and research center in Ontario with over 25,000 undergraduate and 5,000 graduate students. Cognitive neuroscience in health and disease is a major research focus at Western. London, also known as the Forest City, is an affordable and lively community close to the Great Lakes and two hours from Toronto. The city offers many options for outdoor and cultural activities.
Details:
The initial appointment is for 1 year, with possibility of renewal. Salary will commensurate with experience ($40,000 - $50,000) and includes additional benefits (https://www.uwo.ca/hr/benefits/your_benefits/pda/index.html).
To apply, please submit a cover letter that describes your relevant training and career goals, up-to-date CV, research statement, up to three representative publications, as well as the name and contact information of two references to: Dr. Lisa Saksida (lsaksida@uwo.ca) & Dr. Tim Bussey (tbussey@uwo.ca) with “Postdoc Application” in the subject line.
Review of the applications will begin March 15, 2021 and will continue until the position is filled.
For more information, please see
TCNLab: http://www.tcnlab.uwo.ca @TCNLab
BrainsCAN: https://brainscan.uwo.ca/ @Brains_CAN
Touchscreens: https://touchscreencognition.org/ @TouchScreenCog
Mouse http://www.mousebytes.ca
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.
Western is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from women, members of racialized groups/visible minorities, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, and persons of any gender identity or gender expression.
Western University: Postdoctoral Fellowship, Cognitive Neuroscience
The Translational Cognitive Neuroscience Lab at Western University (co-directed by Tim Bussey and Lisa Saksida) is looking for a postdoctoral researcher to undertake cutting-edge research in the area of brain mechanisms of cognition and behaviour. Our main behavioural approach involves touchscreen-based testing of mouse models, which allows us to assess many different aspects of high-level cognition in a way that is highly relevant to human patients. Touchscreen testing also facilitates reproducibility through increased standardization and reductions in experimenter and environmental influence. We subscribe to principles of open science, and promote data and knowledge sharing through mousebytes.ca and touchscreencognition.org.
This project is focused on developing an understanding of parvalbumin positive interneurons interact with neuromodulators including dopamine and acetylcholine in the service of aspects of cognition including attention, working memory and cognitive flexibility, and how disruptions in this system related to cognitive dysfunction in disorders such as schizophrenia. The work will involve combining various neurotechnologies including fibre photometry recording and optogenetic manipulations with touchscreen-based cognitive assessment.
Required qualifications:
- PhD in neuroscience or related field
- Experience with scientific writing
Required skills:
- Experience in conception, design and performance of neuroscience-related experiments, including stereotaxic surgery and intracerebral infusions
- Experience with behavioural assessment in mouse or rat models
- Experience with in vivo electrophysiology, fibre photometry, optogenetics, chemogenetics, or other methodologies for measuring or manipulating the brain
- Knowledge of neural mechanisms of learning, memory, and/or other aspects of cognition
- Good writing skills, evidenced in peer-reviewed publications
- Skills in statistical analysis in R, SPSS or other relevant programs
- Advanced mathematical or computational expertise is a plus
Required abilities:
- Ability to work independently and take the initiative in research projects
- Collaborative team player
- Excellent communication skills
Location:
The position will be based primarily in the Robarts Research Institute. Robarts is one of the premier research institutes in Canada with a vibrant research community and many opportunities for collaborations. Cognitive neuroscience in health and disease is a major research focus at Western, which is supported by BrainsCAN, a $66M Canada First Research Excellence Fund grant, through to 2026.
The University of Western Ontario (www.uwo.ca) is a major educational and research center in Ontario with over 25,000 undergraduate and 5,000 graduate students. Cognitive neuroscience in health and disease is a major research focus at Western. London, also known as the Forest City, is an affordable and lively community close to the Great Lakes and two hours from Toronto. The city offers many options for outdoor and cultural activities.
Details:
The initial appointment is for 1 year, with possibility of renewal. Salary will commensurate with experience ($40,000 - $50,000) and includes additional benefits (https://www.uwo.ca/hr/benefits/your_benefits/pda/index.html).
To apply, please submit a cover letter that describes your relevant training and career goals, up-to-date CV, research statement, up to three representative publications, as well as the name and contact information of two references to: Dr. Lisa Saksida (lsaksida@uwo.ca) & Dr. Tim Bussey (tbussey@uwo.ca) with “Postdoc Application” in the subject line.
Review of the applications will begin March 15, 2021 and will continue until the position is filled.
For more information, please see
TCNLab: http://www.tcnlab.uwo.ca @TCNLab
BrainsCAN: https://brainscan.uwo.ca/ @Brains_CAN
Touchscreens: https://touchscreencognition.org/ @TouchScreenCog
Mouse http://www.mousebytes.ca
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.
Western is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from women, members of racialized groups/visible minorities, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, and persons of any gender identity or gender expression.
Université Laval: Postdoctoral Fellowship, Applied Cognitive Psychology
A postdoctoral position is available at the Faculty of Social Sciences at Université Laval, Quebec City, Canada, under the supervision of Dr. Sébastien Tremblay, full professor at the School of Psychology. Sebastien Tremblay is the director of the Co-DOT lab (http://www.co-dot.ulaval.ca), a research laboratory specialized in applied cognitive psychology and human performance.
This is a full-time position for 2 years (extensible) related to the human-technologies interaction. Recent advances in computer engineering, machine learning and artificial intelligence lead toward a world within which humans and automatic systems are required to coexist, cooperate and share a common environment or via augmented and virtual reality. As part of this research project, the selected candidate will work at developing mixed initiative systems in which both human and machine share tasks and decisions depending on their state and that of the environment. For instance, the candidate will be asked to build a model predicting the cognitive and affective state of the user from behavioral and physiological measures. This project will be carried out in a multidisciplinary context, comprising experts from several domains such as human factors, robotics, machine learning, virtual and augmented reality, and automatic computerized systems.
The preferred candidate will have the following qualifications:
- PhD in cognitive psychology or cognitive sciences;
- Superior skills with writing journal manuscripts;
- Ability to supervise and coordinate undergraduate research projects and graduate students;
- Be able to effectively balance multiple tasks and projects;
- Detail-oriented, motivated, efficient, and able to work independently and in a team environment;
- Excellent communication and organization skills (knowledge of French is an asset);
- Experience with conducting multidisciplinary projects in collaboration with industrial partners is an asset;
- Experience with analyzing psychophysiological data is an asset (e.g., ocular, cardiac, respiratory, electrodermal activity);
- Experience with writing grant applications is an asset.
Interested applicants may forward a cover letter, their curriculum vitae and the names of two referees by email to:
Dr. Sébastien Tremblay
École de psychologie
Faculté des sciences sociales
2325, rue des Bibliothèques
Email: sebastien.tremblay@psy.ulaval.ca
Notes:
Salary will be between CA$48,000 – CA$56,000 per year plus travel budget for attending conferences.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.
Simon Fraser University: Postdoctoral Fellowship, Social Attention Group in Education
A postdoctoral position is available in the Social Attention Group in Education (SAGE) at Simon Fraser University (SFU), in Vancouver, Canada (https://sagesfu.ca/)
The postdoctoral researcher will collaborate and develop projects on the topics of social attention, facial expression production and perception, and interpersonal synchrony of behaviour during face-to-face interactions. Many of the studies will initially be conducted remotely, due to the pandemic-related restrictions on in-person research with human participants. SAGE is an interdisciplinary group of graduate, undergraduate, and faculty researchers spanning departments of psychology, education and engineering. Researchers have access to state-of-the art eye tracking systems (e.g. SMI ETG2, SR Research Eyelink 1000), video recording, and facial expression analysis software (iMotions). SAGE has strong links to the Departments of Psychology at SFU and University of British Columbia with ongoing collaborations and opportunities for training.
The candidate should have a Ph.D. in Psychology or a related field (e.g., cognitive science, neuroscience, computing science) with experience in programming (e.g., Matlab, Python, R), and/or eye tracking methodologies. Knowledge of automated facial expression analysis and advanced statistical techniques for analysing time series data (e.g. cross-recurrence quantification; windowed cross-lagged correlation analysis) would be an asset, although a propensity for statistics and an eagerness to learn new techniques is more important. The initial appointment will be made for 6 months to 1 year, with a possibility for renewal. Salary will be according to SFU guidelines. Start date is flexible but the goal is to begin the position between November 2020 and January 2021.
To apply, please send your CV, the expected date of availability, a short statement of research interests, and contact information for three referees. For any inquiries about the post, please email ebirming@sfu.ca.
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McGill University: Postdoctoral Fellowship, Attention and Social Cognition
We anticipate an opening for a postdoctoral position in my Attention & Social Cognition group at the Department of Psychology, McGill University (Montreal, Canada).
We are seeking qualified individuals to collaborate and develop projects on the topics of human attention, social cognition, and interactive (group) cognition using behavioral, neuroimaging (EEG), and eye tracking methods. The A&SC group includes a vibrant team of graduate, undergraduate, postdoctoral, and visiting researchers and houses dedicated equipment for investigating attention and interactive behaviors including the dual TOBII eye tracking eye glasses, an SR Research EyeLink eye tracker, and a 64-channel BioSemi EEG system.
The candidate should have a Ph.D. in Psychology or a related field (e.g., Cognitive Science, Neuroscience) with experience in programming (e.g., Matlab, Python, R), and EEG and/or eye tracking methodologies. The initial appointment will be made for one year, with a possibility for renewal. Salary will be according to McGill guidelines. Start date is flexible.
Along with the Department of Psychology, the MNI and other satellite institutes, the students within the A&SC lab are uniquely affiliated with the NSERC-CREATE network in complex dynamics of biological systems (https://cd-create.org/home) and the HBHL initiative (https://www.mcgill.ca/hbhl/), both of whom provide multiple networking, training, career, and funding opportunities.
To apply, please send your CV, the expected date of availability, a short statement of research interests, and contact information for three referees. For any inquiries about the post, please email jelena.ristic@mcgill.ca.
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Jelena Ristic, PhD
Associate Professor & William Dawson Scholar
Department of Psychology
McGill University
1205 Dr. Penfield Avenue
Montreal, QC, H3A 1B1
Canada
Phone: 514.398.2091
Fax: 514.398.4896
Email: jelena.ristic@mcgill.ca
Web: asc.mcgill.ca
University de Montréal: PhD Scholarship, Kinesiology and Human Neuroscience / Bourse de Doctorat, Kinésiologie et Neurosciences Humaines
A 3-year PhD scholarship (18,000 CAD /yr) is available at the University de Montréal under the supervision of Dr Benjamin Pageaux (School of Kinesiology) and Dr Pierre Rainville (Faculty of Dentistry). The PhD student will be a part of a unique multidisciplinary research centre, the Centre de Recherche de l’Institut Universitaire de Gériatrie de Montréal (CRIUGM).
Applicants should have, or anticipate having, a MSc and a strong research background in motor and/or cognitive performance. Knowledge or expertise in pain, transcranial magnetic stimulation or peripheral muscle/nerve stimulation will be an asset. A strong interest in integrative neuroscience and multidisciplinary research is essential.
The successful applicant will be responsible, with the help of her/his supervisory team, for:
- Developing an integrative and multidisciplinary expertise merging the fields of neurophysiology, psychology and kinesiology.
- Independently carrying out research and completing a PhD dissertation within three years.
- Collecting and analyzing perceptual, behavioral and neurophysiological data.
- Reporting the results at conferences and in international peer-reviewed journals.
- Actively contributing to the life of the laboratory and CRIUGM.
The yearly renewing of the scholarship is conditioned by the continuous application to nominal scholarships offered by national and international funding agencies.
There are no citizenship restrictions for this PhD scholarship. Additional information about tuition fees and living expenses are available via the following link: https://admission.umontreal.ca/en/student-info/tools-and-tips/tuition-and-fees/
It is not compulsory to speak French at the onset of the scholarship. However, it is expected that the successful applicant will commit to learn French as part of actively contributing to and participating in the Université de Montreal and the CRIUGM communities.
Starting date is planned for January 2021. Flexibility can be given for an earlier or later start if carefully justified. Selected applicants will be interviewed via videoconference.
HOW TO APPLY?
Please send the following documents in a single email to labodouleur@gmail.com:
- Cover letter detailing the interest for this specific scholarship as well as the potential starting date.
- Detailed CV.
- Two reference letters.
- The completed application form and the associated enclosed files.
PROJECT SUMMARY
Every day, when we perform voluntary physical and mental tasks, such as climbing the stairs or solving a complex puzzle, we perceive effort. The perception of effort is associated with voluntary actions, contributes to the sense of agency, and provides crucial information on the perceived cost of personal actions. Interestingly, while it seems obvious that when we perceive pain the tasks of our everyday life become more effortful (or harder), this assumption has not been investigated.
The proposed work uses a multidisciplinary approach to understand how pain impacts performance and the perception of effort during cognitive, physical and dual tasks. The PhD project will benefit from the expertise of the supervisory team in effort, pain and performance; allowing the development of a unique research project breaking the traditional barriers between the cognitive and motor domains.
The overall experimental plan is to explore the effects of pain on effort perception and performance in young and older healthy adults. Neurophysiological mechanisms will be explored with the use of transcranial magnetic stimulation.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION?
Université de Montréal : https://www.umontreal.ca/en/udem/#facts-and-figures
Études supérieures et postdoctorales - Université de Montréal : https://esp.umontreal.ca/english/home/
CRIUGM: http://www.criugm.qc.ca/en.html
Une bourse de doctorat de 3 ans (18 000 CAD /an) est disponible à l'Université de Montréal sous la supervision du Dr Benjamin Pageaux (École de kinésiologie) et du Dr Pierre Rainville (Faculté de médecine dentaire). La doctorante ou le doctorant fera partie d'un centre de recherche multidisciplinaire unique, le Centre de Recherche de l'Institut Universitaire de Gériatrie de Montréal (CRIUGM).
Les candidates ou candidats doivent avoir, ou prévoir d'avoir, une maîtrise et une solide expérience de la recherche sur les performances motrices et/ou cognitives. Des connaissances ou une expertise en douleur, stimulation magnétique transcranienne ou de stimulation musculaire/nerveuse périphérique seront un atout. Un intérêt marqué pour les neurosciences intégratives et la recherche multidisciplinaire est essentiel.
La candidate ou le candidat retenu(e) sera responsable, avec l'aide de son équipe de supervision de:
- Développer une expertise intégrative et multidisciplinaire fusionnant les domaines de la neurophysiologie, psychologie et kinésiologie.
- Mener des recherches de façon indépendante et réaliser une thèse de doctorat dans un délai de trois ans.
- Collecter et analyser des données perceptuelles, comportementales et neurophysiologiques.
- Communiquer les résultats dans des revues et des conférences internationales à comité de lecture.
- Contribuer activement à la vie du laboratoire et du CRIUGM.
Le renouvellement annuel de la bourse est conditionné par l'application continue aux bourses nominales offertes par les organismes de financement nationaux et internationaux.
Il n'y a aucune restriction de nationalité pour cette bourse de doctorat. Des informations supplémentaires sur les frais de scolarité et les frais de subsistance sont disponibles via le lien suivant : https://admission.umontreal.ca/info-conseils/outils-et-astuces/prevoir-son-budget/
La date de début est prévue pour janvier 2021. Une certaine souplesse peut être accordée pour un début plus précoce ou plus tardif si cela est soigneusement justifié. Les candidates et candidats sélectionnés seront interviewés par vidéoconférence.
COMMENT POSTULER?
Veuillez envoyer à l'adresse labodouleur@gmail.com les documents suivants dans un seul courriel :
- Lettre de motivation détaillant l'intérêt pour cette bourse spécifique ainsi que la date de début potentielle.
- CV détaillé.
- Deux lettres de référence
- Le formulaire de candidature complété et les fichiers joints associés.
RÉSUMÉ DU PROJET
Nous percevons un effort lorsque nous réalisons une tâche mentale ou physique, tel que monter des marches ou résoudre un puzzle complexe. La perception de l’effort, présente lors d’actions volontaires, contribue au sentiment de contrôle de nos actions (i.e., agentivité) et nous apporte des informations cruciales sur le coût de celles-ci. Alors qu’il apparait évident qu’en présence de douleur les tâches de notre vie quotidienne nous demandent plus d’effort (tâches perçues comme plus difficiles), cette hypothèse n’a jamais été testée.
Le projet utilise une approche multidisciplinaire pour comprendre comment la douleur affecte la performance et la perception de l'effort lors de tâches cognitives, physiques et doubles. Le projet de doctorat bénéficiera de l'expertise de l'équipe de supervision en matière d'effort, de douleur et de performance ; permettant ainsi le développement d'un projet de recherche unique brisant les barrières traditionnelles entre les domaines cognitifs et moteurs.
Le plan expérimental global consiste à explorer les effets de la douleur sur la perception de l'effort et la performance chez des adultes jeunes et âgés en bonne santé. Les mécanismes neurophysiologiques seront explorés à l'aide de la stimulation magnétique transcrânienne.
DES INFORMATIONS COMPLÉMENTAIRES?
Université de Montréal : https://www.umontreal.ca/l-udem/
Études supérieures et postdoctorales - Université de Montréal : https://esp.umontreal.ca/accueil/
CRIUGM : http://www.criugm.qc.ca/
