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Monday, September 28, 2020

[beasiswa] [info] Two funded Ph.D. openings to study the cognitive neuroscience of cognitive control

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From: George Buzzell <gbuzzell@fiu.edu>
Date: Mon, 28 Sep 2020 at 04:32

Two funded Ph.D. openings to study the cognitive neuroscience of cognitive control

The Neural Dynamics of Control Laboratory (NDC Lab; https://urldefense.com/v3/__http://www.NDCLab.com__;!!Mih3wA!XoQ2jW5b0TklTR2f4S07IhzpiKStdw9EXOcfCQATPrWBZ7IUFSfCD-mS_MQqkTFGLkfXQw$ <https://urldefense.com/v3/__http://www.ndclab.com/__;!!Mih3wA!XoQ2jW5b0TklTR2f4S07IhzpiKStdw9EXOcfCQATPrWBZ7IUFSfCD-mS_MQqkTHYTcq_1g$ >), directed by Dr. George Buzzell, has two openings for funded Ph.D. positions with a start date of Fall 2021. Broadly, graduate students in the lab will focus on studying cognitive control, its development, and relations to social behavior and social anxiety. Primary methods employed by the lab include EEG (ERPs, time-frequency, source-localization), computational modeling (e.g., drift-diffusion modeling), structural equation modeling, and machine learning approaches. (f)MRI is also a key method used by the lab. NDC Lab students have the opportunity to receive training in a diverse array of methods and analysis techniques, along with access to on-site high-density EEG, fMRI, and high-performance computing resources.

The NDC Lab is comprised of a diverse group of researchers and students committed to understanding how individuals monitor and control their behavior. At a basic level, we employ neural, computational, and behavioral tools to pinpoint the neurocognitive processes involved in cognitive control, asking how these processes develop across childhood and adolescence. At the applied level, we seek to understand how cognitive control development relates to social behavior and the emergence of social anxiety. Ultimately, our work has the capacity to provide unique insights into basic neural and developmental processes, while also informing policy or intervention work for families, schools, and clinicians. For additional details, please visit the NDC Lab website: https://urldefense.com/v3/__http://www.NDCLab.com__;!!Mih3wA!XoQ2jW5b0TklTR2f4S07IhzpiKStdw9EXOcfCQATPrWBZ7IUFSfCD-mS_MQqkTFGLkfXQw$ <https://urldefense.com/v3/__http://www.ndclab.com/__;!!Mih3wA!XoQ2jW5b0TklTR2f4S07IhzpiKStdw9EXOcfCQATPrWBZ7IUFSfCD-mS_MQqkTHYTcq_1g$ >.

The NDC Lab is located at Florida International University in Miami, FL. It is jointly affiliated with the Center for Children and Families (CCF)<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://secure-web.cisco.com/1TT9f62Md_4fs0uFjBM8xZZUez8L7WqtRyhXZaIxlhCP-NDZ5bAZJoVGhL3q9-kfaTRtxOlH55NmWqKkLygNSSFFQ6f7LHauV--ATtcBuFtm7TJNqge2Nrs4IoOqVT5I8HqEUn6EDxTUFyXB27tef1_UeaMw_jves13pq_j9TRlwIXM-dABnDf0dCRZFmj8ZKgVBEaHYCVSibpieLRbSKsUoyS9-znqUgbI4bf2p5QqF2-TO77wuZ2Rmbvwwj5egn4m1w8mocgX1TlWyf6GolW7iinAbDWBQqyCawGp0sPZ7b-Mmr16fxOV4Yy8E_F6HX93y1oI1EVi91F_q9lmnXOi_jKDmm8bFJWi3VE2q0nultH6BrwcGt4kqSijA6jqKEV5490LYA4x4vcSGWsGItTtxTGiclT-KRcTX7v-U4Ga87RdfH2sk7c-qOTNFYp-FT/https*3A*2F*2Fccf.fiu.edu*2F__;JSUlJQ!!Mih3wA!XoQ2jW5b0TklTR2f4S07IhzpiKStdw9EXOcfCQATPrWBZ7IUFSfCD-mS_MQqkTHDYfAyKA$ > and the Cognitive Neuroscience Program of the Department of Psychology<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://secure-web.cisco.com/1uxyWCXOorXn3NApL7VkALnisJvSzzHQNFhvufcRHpTKBvnHdRPLbl7VXo1rlzs1rj3iXu6MLc-Ps7rBiRax6iyYNWEmRwhbwUKTbwJnLuizFpF0cxAUxuHiw0j3LIBDTuWCgJB0cfpUVeQmu9_kgzRxAkF4rzU9t13ciY9DWiNWIPE8HEuyBJlT2d99TAFV-8Q1_vjApELayM-gY9dcdHUVCN2UYgBH56o3UsKgyYGEjvV-WeM5k6RC1l59Q3aygRjx1Z0E6BZXSwVJcDgATe53lHyBhwu1PQOr_C11fdSwclCvmjlOgs-c-WPJi-7GmBVeUxkAOL4pcqBbJM2tcoXDyX9lr-PyxHQ0S0DFHqfFUFX5wO7dCjZZcjAJug_KVD0HvO6EgXCU_Mh7jhovg_Y-KPeIL2pUfmA7-eG8bi52bp9ZQ4e4769h4tXt8Ogh3/https*3A*2F*2Fpsychology.fiu.edu*2F__;JSUlJQ!!Mih3wA!XoQ2jW5b0TklTR2f4S07IhzpiKStdw9EXOcfCQATPrWBZ7IUFSfCD-mS_MQqkTH-RlcyUg$ >. Located within a multicultural, metropolitan region, the Center for Children and Families, a Preeminent Program at FIU and the Department of Psychology, ranked 5th in the country for research funding (previously 9th), offers a stimulating research environment full of collaboration and networking opportunities.

All interested individuals, both domestic and international, are highly encouraged to apply. Students are encouraged to apply regardless of their specific course of undergraduate study (e.g., psychology, neuroscience, computer science, engineering, mathematics, physics), and a master's degree is not necessary. Moreover, the NDC Lab will not consider GRE scores. Interested individuals that are unsure of their eligibility or have other questions should reach out to Dr. Buzzell directly (gbuzzell@fiu.edu<mailto:gbuzzell@fiu.edu>) to discuss further. The Neural Dynamics of Control lab is committed to building an inclusive and diverse team of researchers that reflects the world in which we live. Therefore, individuals from all backgrounds and identities are highly encouraged to apply. We especially encourage applications from individuals with backgrounds or identities traditionally underrepresented in STEM fields.

Interested individuals should send a brief email directly to Dr. Buzzell (gbuzzell@fiu.edu<mailto:gbuzzell@fiu..edu>) as soon as possible to indicate their intent to apply. A full application will need to be submitted through the FIU web portal by Dec. 1, 2020; however, students should contact Dr. Buzzell by email before submitting their full application to begin a dialogue and discuss the application process. It is highly encouraged that students contact Dr. Buzzell well in advance of submitting their application to allow time for scheduling a pre-application Zoom call. However, students who receive notice of this opportunity relatively late should feel free to contact Dr. Buzzell up until the end of November.

George A. Buzzell
Florida International University
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Friday, September 25, 2020

[beasiswa] [info] 2 post-doc needed at S. Camillo IRCCS Research Center in Venice, Italy

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From: Giovanni Pellegrino
Date: Thu, 24 Sep 2020 at 20:26

The *San Camillo IRCCS* is a clinical and research center accredited by the
Italian Ministry of Health for the *study and treatment of neurological
patients*. It is the hub of a large neuroscientific and health care
network, serving more than five million people in Venice-Veneto region,
Italy.

We are looking for brilliant post-doctoral researchers interested in
working in the fields of neurophysiology/neuroimaging/epilepsy/stroke
with *Giovanni
Pellegrino* and in collaboration with *Dante Mantini, Giorgio Arcara,
Daniele Marinazzo *(Ghent University).

Research activities are conducted in Venice and in collaboration with other
internationally renowned partners (i.e. University of Padua, Leuven
University, Montreal Neurological Institute - McGill University, and more).

You will have access to the following in-home equipment: simultaneous
EEG-MEG (300+ sensors), 3T MRI scanner (Philips), hd-EEG (several systems,
up to 250 channels), TMS (3 machines for all types of stimulations),
tDCS/tACS (several, including high-resolution stimulation and simultaneous
tDCS/EEG), near-infrared spectroscopy, two neuronavigation systems (optic
and magnetic), eye tracking, BCI, instrumentation for simultaneous TMS-EEG
and simultaneous EEG-fMRI, BCI and much more. In home genetic profiling
will be soon available as well.

*Salary and benefit package*: Gross annual salary: 21000 to 30000 euros,
depending on experience. *Benefit package*: free access to private beach,
full public health coverage, administrative assistance for newcomers,
working time flexibility and possibility of remote/smart working,
possibility of free/cheap on site housing, free/cheap on site hosting of
visitors/collaborators/friends, welcome package with Venice transportation
pass / Visitor card / City tour, free one-to-one or group Italian class,
generous annual research allowance, travel/conference/training/IT, public
transportation pass, cheap cantine.

*To apply*, send a CV, brief research interest statement (10 lines is
enough), as well as names and email addresses of 1-2 references to Giovanni
Pellegrino (giovannipellegrino@gmail.com) and Dante Mantini (Scientific
Director, dante.mantini@hsancamillo.it). Knowledge of Italian is an
advantage, but is not required.

S. Camillo IRCCS is committed to equal opportunity employment and seeks
qualified candidates for all posted employment opportunities without regard
to race, color, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability or other
status.
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Tuesday, September 15, 2020

[beasiswa] [info] Open Post-Doc position in Clinical Neuroscience

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From: Jennifer Stewart
Date: Tue, 15 Sep 2020 at 18:14

*Post-Doctoral Research Scholar position at the Laureate Institute for
Brain Research (LIBR)*

*Position:* Drs. Jennifer L. Stewart and Evan J. White are currently
seeking a Post-Doctoral scholar who possesses experience collecting,
processing, and analyzing electroencephalography (EEG) and event related
potential (ERP) data and is motivated to learn how to integrate ERP and
functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) signals within the context of
multimodal neuroimaging. A successful candidate will (1) conduct research
and receive training within any or all of the following focus areas
including cultural resilience/engagement, depression, anxiety, and
addiction; (2) develop, design, and implement independent research
projects; (3) collect and analyze EEG/ERP data; (4) understand
relationships between ERP and fMRI data; (5) work with research
participants and LIBR staff; (6) prepare and publish papers, give
presentations, and write grant applications; and (7) progress toward an
independent career.

*Institute: *Located in Tulsa, Oklahoma, LIBR is a privately-supported
non-profit clinical neuroscience research institute attached to a major
psychiatric hospital (Laureate Psychiatric Clinic & Hospital). Our mission
is to reduce the suffering of psychiatric patients by leveraging leading
talent and technology to discover novel therapies. LIBR offers excellent
training opportunities in a dynamic, interactive, and multidisciplinary
environment with a diverse team of collaborators. LIBR has well-documented
large data sets (including fMRI, EEG, psychophysiological, behavioral, and
self-report data) already collected and available for analyses while new
experiments are being set up.

*Facilities: *A state-of-the-art neuroimaging research environment,
including two 3-Tesla MRI scanners (GE Discovery MR750; fully
research-dedicated), equipped with BOLD and ASL pulse sequencing, a
custom-developed real-time fMRI system, an fMRI-compatible EEG system, and
a stand-alone EEG system.

*Requirements:* (1) Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology, Clinical Science,
Cognitive Psychology, Experimental Psychology, or Cognitive/Affective
Neuroscience; (2) Experience collecting, processing, and analyzing EEG/ERP
data; and (3) solid foundation in statistics. Preferred skills: (1)
Experience with Brain Vision Analyzer; (2) solid foundation in programming
skills (e.g., Matlab, Python); (3) Experience with EEGLab, ERPLab, and/or
Fieldtrip for EEG data processing; and (4) experience with the R
statistical analysis platform.
Salary/Benefits: This is a full-time research position for 2 years with
renewable funding up to 3-5 years. A full benefits package is available.

*How to Apply:* Interested candidates should email a CV, a brief statement
of long-term career goals, and contact information for 3 references to:
jstewart@laureateinstitute.org
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Wednesday, September 9, 2020

[beasiswa] [info] 2 Postdoc Positions @CCNi (UoGlasgow)

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From: Marios Philiastides
Date: Tue, 8 Sep 2020 at 17:06

Dear colleagues (apologies for cross-posting),

Two postdoctoral positions are available in my group at the Institute of
Neuroscience and Psychology at the University of Glasgow, focusing on
dynamic network reconstruction of human decision making and learning using
EEG-fMRI fusion (funded by an ERC Consolidator Award).

The first post will have an emphasis on *brain imaging *(038582), while the
other will focus on *computational neuroscience *(038583). Each position is
for up to *5-years *with a start date in January 2021 or soon thereafter.

Theoretically, the work aims to take a fresh look and reconceptualise the
role of prediction error processing in perceptual and reward learning
(there will be freedom in exact topic selection). Methodologically, our
laboratory uses a variety of state-of-the-art tools, including simultaneous
EEG-fMRI measurements in 3T and 7T, computational modelling, eye-tracking
and advanced data analytics for multimodal data fusion and neural
characterization.

Applicants must have a PhD in a relevant area with an excellent record of
research achievements and expertise at the intersection of two or more of
the lab's main research priorities and methodological approaches. The lab
is committed to diversity and we welcome applications from qualified
candidates of all backgrounds, including minority and under-represented
groups.

More details on our research interests can be found here:

https://urldefense.com/v3/__http://mphiliastides.org__;!!Mih3wA!VX4fCZifUkKkHos0ANs5W9V0xkfnwyI89i3gSQIAFFhAfEAYR_Kp_JiDXyDBKObJVGdlQQ$

The group is embedded within the Centre for Cognitive Neuroimaging (CCNi)
at the University of Glasgow and affiliated with the Imaging Centre of
Excellence (ICE) at Queens Elisabeth University Hospital, which houses the
only ultra-high field 7T MRI scanner in Scotland.

Postdoctoral fellows will be part of a vibrant community of post-graduate
students, other post-docs and faculty members, in a highly supportive and
diverse research environment with excellent resources and career
development opportunities.

More details on these positions and on how to apply can be found here:

https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://my.corehr.com/pls/uogrecruit/erq_jobspec_version_4.jobspec?p_id=038582__;!!Mih3wA!VX4fCZifUkKkHos0ANs5W9V0xkfnwyI89i3gSQIAFFhAfEAYR_Kp_JiDXyDBKOYXGxtEaA$

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Best regards,

Marios

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Marios G. Philiastides, Ph.D.
Professor of Decision Neuroscience
Institute of Neuroscience and Psychology
Centre for Cognitive Neuroimaging
University of Glasgow
Glasgow, G12 8QB

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Email: marios.philiastides@glasgow.ac.uk
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[beasiswa] [info] PhD Opening Mixed-Reality Communication, Audiovisual Technology Group, Ilmenau University of Technology, Germany

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Subject: PhD Opening Mixed-Reality Communication, Audiovisual
Technology Group, Ilmenau University of Technology, Germany
Date: Tue, 8 Sep 2020 09:19:38 +0200
From: Alexander Raake <alexander.raake@TU-ILMENAU.DE>

At the Audiovisual Technology Group of Ilmenau University of Technology,
Institute for Media Technology, Faculty for Electrical Engineering and
Information Technology, there is an
opening for a

Full-time researcher / PhD candidate position,

to be filled starting Jan. 1st 2021, for an initial period of 3 years.

The research topic is "Audiovisual Communication in Mixed-reality
Environments".

The opportunity will be given to pursue a PhD ("Dr.-Ing."). Remuneration
is provided according to the applicable tariff for German Federal States
public service (TV-L).

Your Activities
The position is part of a joint project in cooperation with other
scientific groups at TU Ilmenau, from its Thuringian partner network and
from other universities across Germany. The project investigates how
people communicate with each other when using AR/VR/MR technology in
multi-person scenarios, also in comparison to
face-to-face conversations. Further, it will be investigated how the
underlying AR/VR/MR systems need to be improved in order to achieve the
most realistic live communication possible. The joint project thus
addresses research questions relating to audiovisual technology and
AR/VR/MR system realization, human perception, behaviour, interaction,
communication and quality evaluation.
The project results achieved by the candidate are supposed to be the
basis for a doctoral dissertation pursued at TU Ilmenau.
Besides the research, you will assist in organizational and
self-administration tasks to an extent typical for researchers at German
universities.

Your profile
* University degree in one of the fields of media technology
or corresponding engineering or natural science subjects, such as
electrical engineering, computer science, neuroinformatics, computer
linguistics or physics
* expertise in one or more of the following areas:
Audio/video/multimedia technology, speech processing, telecommunications
/ network technology, digital signal processing, statistical analysis
procedures, implementation / analysis of empirical studies
* good knowledge in at least one of the programming languages and
tools: Python/C/C++/ MATLAB, Unity/Unreal, or similar
* knowledge in areas such as pattern recognition, machine
learning, conversation analysis or modelling of perception and/or
cognition is a plus
* interest in multidisciplinary research at the interface
between technology and human perception
* very good communication skills, commitment, enthusiasm,
independent working style as well as initiative and team spirit
* at least good proficiency in English, high proficiency in German
(written and spoken)

Research group
The Audiovisual Technology Group of the Institute of Media Technology
(IMT) is part of the Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Information
Technology.
TU Ilmenau carries the certificate "TOTAL E-Quality" and explicitly asks
female candidates to apply.
In case of equal qualification and suitability for the position,
disabled candidates (German: "Schwerbehinderte") will be employed with
priority.
Please send your application with the typical documents (including
CV, study certificates, two to three possible references) to
alexander.raake@tu-ilmenau.de <mailto:alexander.raake@tu-ilmenau.de>,
until Sept. 30th 2020.

The full job offer can be found here
<https://jobundkarriere.tu-ilmenau.de/jobposting/e05409c2d2e30ed385e1956719450d31bf9a114f>.
A German version is available here
<https://jobundkarriere.tu-ilmenau.de/jobposting/ee81105a78a93a431b44c1de8ef5a1818b2a4e72>.

Further information can be obtained from me directly.

Prof. Dr.-Ing. Alexander Raake
Audiovisual Technology Lab
Institute for Media Technology
Technische Universität Ilmenau
alexander.raake@tu-ilmenau.de <mailto:alexander.raake@tu-ilmenau.de>
Tel. +49-3677-69-1468
http://www.tu-ilmenau.de/en/audio-visual-technology/

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Monday, August 24, 2020

[beasiswa] [info] RA/PhD/PD positions at Acoustics Research Institute, Vienna

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Subject: RA/PhD/PD positions at Acoustics Research Institute, Vienna
Date: Tue, 18 Aug 2020 13:32:27 +0200
From: Robert Baumgartner <robert.baumgartner@OEAW.AC.AT>

Dear All,

I am currently looking for enthusiastic researchers at all levels to
join an exciting interdisciplinary research initiative addressing
„Dynamic Auditory Predictions in Human and Non-human
Primates (Dynamates)", which I have the sincere honor to coordinate. It
rests on a strong collaboration between cognitive neuroscience,
cognitive biology, and computational modeling – for more information,
visit our Dynamates website <https://www.kfs.oeaw.ac.at/dynamates>.

The following positions are immediately available but open until
appropriate candidates are found (1st round of evaluation on Sept 1, 2020):

* Research Assistant

<https://www.oeaw.ac.at/fileadmin/subsites/Jobs/ISF081STUD220.pdf> helping
with (mainly EEG) data collection
* PhD student

<https://www.oeaw.ac.at/fileadmin/subsites/Jobs/ISF082DOC220.pdf> focussing
on computational models for comparative behaviour
* Postdoc

<https://www.oeaw.ac.at/fileadmin/subsites/Jobs/ISF083PD220.pdf> focussing
on computational models explaining the causal relationship between
neural activity (EEG) and behaviour in humans

Feel free to distribute!

Best,
Robert

P.S.: Other project-related PhD student positions on human EEG
(mailto: ulrich.pomper@univie.ac.at <mailto:ulrich.pomper@univie.ac.at>)
and monkey behaviour (mailto: michelle.spierings@univie.ac.at
<mailto:michelle.spierings@univie.ac.at>) are or will soon be available
at the University of Vienna.

—
*Robert Baumgartner, PhD*
Acoustics Research Institute
Austrian Academy of Sciences

Wohllebengasse 12-14, 1040 Vienna, Austria
T: +43 1 51581-2527
Robert.Baumgartner@oeaw.ac.at <mailto:Robert.Baumgartner@oeaw.ac.at>
https://www.kfs.oeaw.ac.at/baumgartner

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[beasiswa] [info] Vacancy: 2 PhD researchers, Project MusiXR, Ghent University (UGent), Belgium

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Subject: Vacancy: 2 PhD researchers, Project MusiXR, Ghent University
(UGent), Belgium
Date: Tue, 18 Aug 2020 11:56:59 +0200
From: Pieter-Jan Maes

Dear Auditory list

Please forward the open vacancies for *2 PhD researchers* on the *MusiXR
project* at Ghent University, Belgium. The project is aimed at
developing and studying realistic musical concert experiences in
extended reality (XR, encompassing virtual, augmented, and mixed
reality). The project focuses on improving the *simulation of room
acoustics in XR musical environments (cf. 'auralization')*, in
combination with obtaining a better *understanding of the behaviour,
cognition, and emotion of users (musicians and listeners)* engaged in
such XR music concert experiences.

See below for more information.

Thanks and all the best!
Pieter-Jan
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Prof. Dr. Pieter-Jan Maes
IPEM-ASIL Dept. of Art, Music, and Theatre Sciences, UGent
Miriam Makebaplein 1, 9000 Gent, Belgium
+32 (0)9 264 4106

*_VACANCY: 2 PhD researchers, Project MusiXR, Ghent University, Belgium_*
*
*
*ABOUT GHENT UNIVERSITY*
**
Ghent University is a world of its own. Employing more than 8,000
people, it is actively involved in education and research, management
and administration, as well as technical and social service provision on
a daily basis. It is one of the largest, most exciting employers in the
area and offers great career opportunities. With 11 faculties and more
than 80 departments offering state-of-the-art study programmes grounded
in research in a wide range of academic fields, Ghent University is a
logical choice for its staff and students.

*YOUR TASKS*

* *MusiXR* is an interdisciplinary research project aimed at
developing and studying realistic musical concert experiences in
extended reality (XR, encompassing virtual, augmented, and mixed
reality). The project focuses on improving the simulation of room
acoustics in XR musical environments (cf. 'auralization'), in
combination with obtaining a better understanding of the behaviour,
cognition, and emotion of users (musicians and listeners) engaged in
such XR music concert experiences.
* A *first PhD* will be oriented towards the *development of the
auralization engine*, starting with the implementation of
state-of-the-art algorithms such as wave field synthesis (WFS),
higher order ambisonics (HOA) and graphical beam tracking for AR.
Based on this state-of-the-art implementation, different music
concert scenarios will be simulated in order to study the feeling of
'presence' (work of the second PhD). The feedback/quantification of
presence should, in a second stage, be fed back to the auralization
engine to improve user immersion.
* A *second PhD* will focus on the *empirical testing of musical
concert scenarios in XR*. The aim is to better understand the sense
of 'presence' that users experience in XR musical concerts. Presence
will be rooted in the study of behavioral, cognitive, and emotional
responses of users (musicians and listeners). This will involve
quantitative measurement, analysis and modelling of body movement
and (neuro)physiological data, as well as qualitative assessments.
* The research will be conducted in the *Art and Science Interaction
Lab (ASIL)* at Ghent University (http://asil.ugent.be/). The ASIL is
a lively interdisciplinary research facility, equipped with, amongst
others, an 88-speaker 3D setup (IOSONO), an advanced motion capture
system, EEG/fNIRS systems, movement and physiological sensors, and
wireless VR technologies.
* The project is supervised by *Pieter-Jan
Maes* (pieterjan.maes@ugent.be <mailto:pieterjan.maes@ugent.be>)
and *Bart Moens* (bart.moens@ugent.be <mailto:bart.moens@ugent.be>)
from IPEM, UGent, and *Nilesh Madhu* (nilesh.madhu@ugent.be
<mailto:nilesh.madhu@ugent.be>) from IDLab, UGent, Belgium.

**
*WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR*

*Profile of candidate 1:*

* Applicants should hold an academic Master's degree or equivalent (at
the latest on October 31, 2020), in any of the following branches of
engineering: Electrical/Computer, Acoustics, Signal Processing,
Communications, Artificial Intelligence.
* Experience in music will be greatly appreciated.
* Fluency in high-level programming languages (e.g., Python, Matlab)
and digital signal processing knowledge are essential. Experience
with real-time audio processing (in Python/C/C++) is desirable.
Prior experience with audio reproduction and/or GPU programming is a
big plus.
* Experience (and/or interest) in empirical research.
* Candidates are expected to have excellent communication skills and
proficiency in written and oral English.
* In addition, a problem-solving attitude and the ability to take
initiative and work independently to deliver high-quality
research is essential for a successful completion of the
project. Since this is an interdisciplinary project, we also expect
the candidates to be capable of critical
self-reflection, demonstrate an eagerness to learn, and be a
team-player.

*Profile of candidate 2:*

* Applicants should hold an academic Master's degree or equivalent (at
the latest on October 31, 2020), preferably related to musicology,
(experimental) psychology, or/and computer science.
* Knowledge of music, and experience with music production or performance.
* Knowledge on programming (e.g., Python, C#, Unity), technological
tools (such as audio recording, motion caption, EEG, VR) and data
processing.
* Experience with empirical approaches.
* Excellent didactical and communicative skills.
* Ability to show initiative, to work independently, and to tackle
problems.
* Flexible, accurate, critical, reflective attitude, eager to learn,
and team player.
* Candidates are expected to have excellent written and oral English..

*WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU*
**

* *Two collaborative, full-time (interdisciplinary) PhD scholarships
for 4 years* (coupled to a yearly positive evaluation) at Ghent
University.
* A pleasant work climate and collegial atmosphere in the center of
Ghent (De Krook), in an international and interdisciplinary research
team (IPEM and IDLab).
* Support by experienced (international) researchers.
* Your remuneration will be determined by salary scale WM1. Click here
for more information about our salary scales

<https://www.ugent.be/en/work/talent/welcoming-new-staff/salaryscales/wpwm2.htm>.
* All Ghent University staff members enjoy a number of benefits, such
as a wide range of training and education opportunities, 35 days of
holiday leave (on an annual basis for a full-time job) supplemented
by annual fixed bridge days, a bicycle allowance and eco
vouchers. Click here for a complete overview of all the staff
benefits
<http://www.ugent.be/nl/vacatures/personeelsvoordelen.htm> (in Dutch).

*INTERESTED?*
**
Applications must be sent *before October 1st,
2020* via *E-Mail* to *Bart Moens (bart.moens@ugent.be
<mailto:bart.moens@ugent.be>) *as pdf or word documents and should
contain a *CV (and overview of your study results), your
application/motivation letter, and copy of the obtained degree(s)*, with
the subject line mentioning "*MusiXR PhD application*".

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Friday, July 3, 2020

[beasiswa] [info] PhD position in auditory cognition in Newcastle UK

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Date: Tue, 30 Jun 2020 08:40:25 +0000
From: Billig, Alexander <a.billig@UCL.AC.UK>

Dear colleagues

PhD position in auditory cognition in Newcastle

https://www.ncl.ac.uk/postgraduate/funding/sources/allstudents/bi030.html

Best wishes

Alex Billig, on behalf of Tim Griffiths

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Dr. Alexander J. Billig

Postdoctoral Research Associate

UCL Ear Institute

332 Gray's Inn Road

London WC1X 8EE

United Kingdom

Tel: +44 (0)7909 923491

Email: a.billig@ucl..ac.uk

Twitter: @alexjbillig

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[beasiswa] [info] PhD position in Auditory Cognition

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Date: Tue, 30 Jun 2020 at 12:14

New fully funded PhD position available in Auditory Cognition Group at Newcastle, UK with Prof Tim Griffiths.

Great opportunity to learn/develop EEG skills and auditory psychophysics!

Closing date for applications: 29/07/2020

Details: https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.ncl.ac.uk/postgraduate/funding/sources/allstudents/bi030.html__;!!Mih3wA!UUR5BUTxRcp7O30G9KP0oM2RlNvoDRyAifEyTe7z7zDX3xThveETCkpwVXr4qbs5ajwsmQ$

Best regards,
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Medical School, Newcastle University,
Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE2 4HH, U.K.

Tel: +44 (0) 191 208 3445
Fax: +44 (0) 191 208 5227
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[beasiswa] [info] PhD position in the RHYME-lab at Max Planck Institute for Human Development, Berlin

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Date: Tue, 30 Jun 2020 at 12:13

Dear all,

the RHYME-lab at the Max Planck Institute for Human Development in
Berlin (https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.mpib-berlin.mpg.de/rhyme__;!!Mih3wA!WWUbfGVTZwuXZaorEF4PS8FLQ420jLhNdx1QueKQFSgL_kY8k-5uoQPSA0RWn-mg3sod8A$ ) has an open PhD position
available.

More information can be found here:
https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.mpib-berlin.mpg.de/1076828/2020-06-25-lip-pre-doctoral-position?c=219557__;!!Mih3wA!WWUbfGVTZwuXZaorEF4PS8FLQ420jLhNdx1QueKQFSgL_kY8k-5uoQPSA0RWn-mts5ZQcw$

The focus of the PhD-position will be on developing analysis techniques
for the decoding of unique spatial memories from mobile EEG recordings
of freely moving humans.

Best regards,
Markus Werkle-Bergner

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Lifespan Rhythms of Memory and Cognition (RHYME)

Center for Lifespan Psychology
Max Planck Institute for Human Development
Lentzeallee 94, 14195 Berlin, Germany
Phone: +49(0)30-82406-447 Skype: markus.wb
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