CogSci positions

The University of Groningen, department of Marketing has a vacant four-year
fulltime employee-status PhD position on Managing Charitable Giving
Dynamics supervised by Hans Risselada, Roelof Hars, and Marijke Leliveld.

The ideal candidate is ambitious, highly motivated and wishes to make a
career in research. He or she has a thorough training in quantitative
research methods, speaks and writes English fluently and has obtained
excellent results in the master phase. Furthermore:

- Has a background (MSc, Research Master) in a quantitative discipline
such as (Quantitative) Marketing, Econometrics, (Quantitative) Psychology,
Data Science or related fields.
- Is skilled in working with time series, panel and/or unstructured data.
- Has demonstrable experience in R, Python, or a related programming
language.
- Has demonstrable experience working with (large) datasets.
- Is familiar with experimental methods (preferred, not required)
- Already has some knowledge of or has clear affinity with the areas of
customer relationship management and/or charitable giving.
- Preferably speaks and understands Dutch at B2 level or higher. We
expect that the data you will be working with will (partially) be in Dutch.

Salary: gross monthly salary from a minimum of € 2,901, which increases
yearly to a maximum of € 3,707 for a full-time appointment Salary: gross monthly salary from a minimum of € 2,901, which increases
yearly to a maximum of € 3,707 for a full-time appointment

For more information see:
https://www.rug.nl/about-ug/work-with-us/job-opportunities/?details=00347-02S000B7FP

4 year PhD or PostDoc position at the Affective Neuroscience Lab (University of Innsbruck)
Affective Neuroscience Lab at the Department of Psychology of the University of Innsbruck (Austria) is considering applications for a funded 4-year PhD or PostDoc position starting from 1st of June 2025. The PhD/PostDoc student will contribute to a project funded by the Austrian Science Fund. The DEACON (DEcoding Affective CONtrol) project investigates emotion regulation as a key transdiagnostic mechanism influencing mental health. By understanding the neural and psychological underpinnings of emotion regulation, DEACON aims to develop innovative, evidence-based strategies for preventing mental disorders such as depression, anxiety, and bipolar disorder. The project employs advanced neuroimaging techniques and ecological momentary assessment to bridge the gap between laboratory research and real-life emotional experiences.
 
Job Description
We are seeking a highly motivated and talented researcher to contribute to the DEACON project. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in investigating the neural and psychological mechanisms of emotion regulation, with a particular focus on individual differences and context-dependent influences. Key responsibilities include:
Designing and conducting neuroimaging studies related to emotion regulation.
Implementing and analyzing multivariate pattern analysis (MVPA) and representational similarity analysis (RSA).
Applying ecological momentary assessment (EMA) to link neural findings with daily-life experiences.
Contributing to the development of predictive models for ER.
Disseminating research findings through peer-reviewed publications and conferences.
Collaborating with interdisciplinary research teams and mentoring junior researchers.
Qualifications
Required:
PreDoc: MSc in Psychology, Cognitive Neuroscience, or a related field.
PostDoc: PhD in Psychology, Cognitive Neuroscience, or a related field.
Strong background in emotion regulation, affective neuroscience, or clinical psychology.
Experience in conducting psychological experiments.
Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, MATLAB, or R.
Excellent communication skills in English, both written and spoken.
Preferred:
Experience with functional MRI analysis and statistical modeling.
Experience with ecological momentary assessment (EMA) or mobile-based data collection.
Knowledge of advanced fMRI analyses such as multivariate pattern classification.
What We Offer
A stimulating research environment within a leading institution.
Access to state-of-the-art neuroimaging and computational facilities.
Opportunities for professional development and international collaboration.
Competitive salary and benefits according to institutional regulations.
Application Process
To apply, please submit the following documents:
A cover letter detailing research interests and fit for the position.
CV including contact details of at least two academic referees.
Copies of relevant academic transcripts.
Please send your application to Univ.-Prof. Dr. Carmen Morawetz (neurolab-psychology@uibk.ac.at) with the subject line “DEACON Research Position Application” by 31.03.2025.
For further information, please contact at Univ.-Prof. Dr. Carmen Morawetz [carmen.morawetz@uibk.ac.at] or visit the lab’s website at [https://www.affectiveneuro.at].
 

PhD fellowship in Modelling Neural Development
https://www.kcl.ac.uk/study-legacy/funding/phd-fellowship-in-modelling-neural-development-2025

The new interdisciplinary Leverhulme Doctoral School in Nature-Inspired Acoustics (NIA)<http://www.nia-leverhulme.org.uk/> is seeking an excellent candidate to join its first cohort of PhD students.
FMI: https://new-og.is.strath.ac.uk/studywithus/postgraduateresearchphdopportunities/business/managementscience/researchintojudgmentanddecisionmakinginfuturesthinking/
Biomimicry studies nature's scientific principles and uses them as inspiration for designs or processes with the goal of solving human problems. The interdisciplinary research of the new doctoral school aims to develop novel interdisciplinary research approaches to better identify biological proof-of-principle insights, and pioneer discoveries in basic materials science and measurement sciences to develop technologies for creating complex biomimetic acoustic structures, sensors and networks.
Note that there is, in fact, no need for any knowledge of acoustics - the overall theme of the Leverhulme School. We will be focused on thinking about the future in the general contextual area of acoustic devices. Applications are sought from those with a strong undergraduate degree in Psychology for research studentships focussed on judgment and decision making in anticipating the future. This studentship will explore the quality of individual and group judgments about future technological change and the usefulness of structured approaches to improving judgment and decision making, such as Delphi and Scenario Planning.

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Tuition fees
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Annual Stipend of £20,199 per annum, paid monthly
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Travel fees
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Training and research

For further details, contact George Wright, george.wright@strath.ac.uk.