Perception, Sensory Development, Neural Plasticity, Sensory Deprivation, Auditory, Visual, Tactile, Electroencephalography (EEG), fNIRS
The ideal candidate is a young researcher with a Master's degree and a PhD in Psychology, Cognitive Science, or Neuroscience. They must have at least 5 years of research experience in neuroscience and cognitive science relevant to sensory perception (e.g., processing of vision, hearing, touch, smell) and electrical neuroimaging or functional near-infrared spectroscopy, having conducted studies with EEG and/or fNIRS in both typically developing and atypically developing populations, in the presence of sensory deprivation or neurodevelopmental disorders or brain injuries.
The ideal candidate should have experience in the study of the human life cycle, with a particular focus on development and its sensitive phases, but also on adulthood and ageing. In addition, the ideal candidate must have at least 12 publications in international peer-reviewed journals (preferably of medium/high impact) and must have presented the results of their research at high-profile national and international scientific conferences in the fields of perception sciences, neuroimaging and neuroscience. The ideal candidate must have attracted public or private funding to support their research and have spent a period of research abroad. They must demonstrate that they are an independent researcher and have previous experience supervising Master's or PhD students. Previous experience teaching subjects related to the call for applications is preferable. In terms of skills, the ideal candidate has developed excellent skills in analysing behavioural data and electrical neuroimaging (EEG) or functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS). In particular, they are an expert in advanced techniques for studying the neural correlates of sensory stimulus processing, using encoding/decoding approaches, source modelling, and time-frequency analysis in the case of electrically measured brain signals. Their research must have distinguished itself for its attention to ecological validity (e.g., naturalistic stimulation) and adherence to the principles of open science.
Master's degree and PhD in Psychology, Cognitive Science or Neuroscience. At least 5 years of experience in the field of sensory systems and perception. At least 12 publications in international peer-reviewed journals. Experience in studying children and adults with typical development or neurodivergent trajectories.
Excellent ability to analyse behavioural and electrophysiological data. Excellent programming skills in MATLAB, Python, JsPsych, Psychopy, Psychtoolbox. Excellent ability to create experimental protocols for both developmental and adult studies, excellent ability to analyse EEG and/or fNIRS data acquired in children and adults. Excellent ability to write scientific articles.
Ricercatore tempo determinato (legge 240/2010 art. 24 comma 3 lettera a))
3 years
PSIC-01/B NEUROPSICOLOGIA E NEUROSCIENZE COGNITIVE
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