Postdoctoral Researcher on Computational Modelling of Emotional Memory Binding

Postdoctoral Researcher on Computational Modelling of Emotional Memory Binding

UvA - University of Amsterdam

Amsterdam, Netherlands

What are you going to do

• Conduct a comprehensive review and synthesis of literature on the cognitive neuroscience of (emotional) episodic memory processing (event separation and memory integration);
• Develop a formal model for (emotional) memory binding over time which can inform predictions for the empirical studies in the wider project;
• Together with a PhD-student, set-up and run a neuroimaging study involving multiple sessions spanning several weeks;
• Analyse BOLD-MRI data using representational similarity analysis or similar techniques;
• Disseminate findings through empirical papers in peer-reviewed scientific journals and present results at (inter)national conferences and/or for collaborators;
• Contribute to teaching (0.15-0.2 FTE) in the Clinical psychology program, including research project supervision and teaching of research skills.

What do you have to offer

For this position, it is essential that you:

• Have a PhD in computational cognitive neuroscience or closely related field. The degree must be obtained/approved before November 2025;
• Are proficient in spoken and written English;
• Have a record (appropriate to career stage) of international peer-reviewed publications that demonstrates experience with modelling neurocognitive processes;
• Are committed to open science practices (e.g., preregistration, data sharing).

In addition, you satisfy some (nobody fits all of the criteria) of the requirements listed below:

• Hands-on experience with neuroimaging research, preferably functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging, including experimental design, data acquisition, preprocessing, and analysis;
• A solid background in cognitive modelling. Familiarity with hybrid modelling frameworks is a plus;
• Experience or affinity with experimental psychopathology research and affective neuroscience;
• Excellent programming skills, preferably R or Python;
• Ability to stay focused and organised, even when juggling multiple tasks;
• Ability to work in a team, as well as independently, and being open to feedback;
• Experience or affinity with teaching.

Apply NowDeadline 21 August