PhD Position in Psychology/Neuroscience/EEG (Radiology Department)

Contexte

The Lausanne University Hospital (CHUV) is one of five Swiss university hospitals. Through its collaboration with the Faculty of Biology and Medicine of the University of Lausanne and the EPFL, CHUV plays a leading role in the areas of medical care, medical research and training.

The Sense is a new academic research centre dedicated to innovation, research and training in sensory systems. This initiative is the result of a collaboration between three Swiss academic partners: the University of Applied Sciences of Western Switzerland –  Valais/Wallis (HES-SO Valais/Wallis), the University of Lausanne (UNIL) and the Lausanne University Hospital (CHUV).

This project si funded by the Swiss National Science Foundation as part of a Starting Grant (Principal Investigator: David Pascucci, CHUV/Unil/The Sense Innovation Center).

The project aim is to understand the relationship between individual-specific temporal structures of neural activity—particularly focusing on alpha-band neuronal oscillations—and variability in perceptual and cognitive functions. Specific segments of the project will explore temporal structures of neural activity linked to inter-individual variability in contextual effects in perception.

The project involves the collection of large-scale datasets comprising resting-state and event-related electroencephalography (EEG) data, recorded alongside behavioral performance in a wide range of visual tasks. The analysis will combine EEG and EEG inverse modeling with advanced multivariate statistical and predictive modeling techniques.

The project involves collaboration with a broad network of partners both within and outside Switzerland.

Mission

• Recruitment of study participants, collection, and analysis of EEG+behavioral data
• Dissemination of research through conference presentations and peer-reviewed publications.

Profil

• Master’s degree in Cognitive Psychology / Neuroscience / Bioengineering / Physiology
• Strong motivation and commitment to data collection and analysis
• Previous experience with psychophysics and EEG/signal processing (a plus, not mandatory)
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English.

Nous offrons

To become an employee of the University Hospital Center from the Canton of Vaud is an assurance of :

• First-rate social benefits such as a Paternity Leave of 20 days and a Maternity Leave of 4 months (there is also the possibility to obtain a complementary breastfeeding leave of 1 month)
• 25 days of vacations per year
• Regular salary progression adapted to your responsibilities
• A right to at least three days of training per year, by accessing a wide offer of courses not only from the CHUV Training Center but also from external providers
• Possibility to access one of the 500 furnished apartments offered in the surrounding neighborhoods in case of relocation in Switzerland
• Discounts proposed on social and cultural events, goodies and other services, thanks to the “H-Oxygène” association
• Signing up to our Mobility Plan and benefit from different advantages (discounts on public transportation, promotion of “Mobility” car fleet and discounts on electric bikes)
• Being able to enjoy our high-quality corporate restaurants, located in every hospital building, with employees’ discount

Contact et envoi de candidature

Contact person in case of questions about this role : Prof. David Pascucci, david.pascucci@epfl.ch

The position is open until filled. Candidates are encouraged to apply early.

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