Join Our Team: Fully Funded 4-Year PhD Position in Cognitive and Social Neuroscience

We are recruiting a 4-year PhD student (fully funded) focusing on cognitive and social neuroscience. The project focuses on the exploration of interpersonal synchrony, aiming to understand the mechanism of governing self and coordinating with others. Specifically, its implications for understanding social disorders, with a particular focus on autism, aiming to develop new approaches for early diagnosis and the identification of potential markers. Our multidisciplinary approach integrates acoustic signal processing, behavioural measures, brain imaging techniques (fNIRS, EEG) and computational modelling. The specific focus of the position is open for discussion, but it should fit the lab’s general research interest.

Educational Degree / Diploma 

Master’s degree in neuroscience, psychology, computer science or other relevant fields.

Job Description

The successful applicant will be joining the social neuroscience lab in the supervision of Dr. Hila Gvirts at Ariel University, Israel. (https://www.ariel.ac.il/wp/sns/head-of-lab-dr-hila-gvirts/), (https://www.ariel.ac.il/wp/graduate-school/en/).

The successful applicant will be responsible for conducting the studies, collection and analysis of data, publication, and dissemination of the results, and can be involved in the supervision of master’s students. 

Key tasks as a PhD fellow are: 

• To manage and carry through your research project. 
• To collect and analyze data for the project. 
• To write peer-reviewed articles in English and merge them into a PhD dissertation. 
• To disseminate your research results by presenting intermediate results at scientific conferences and publish findings in academic journals.

What We Offer:

• Full financial support for the entire duration of your PhD program.
• An increase in salary after approval of the PhD research proposal.
• Collaboration with a diverse team of experts.
• We are committed to promoting a healthy work-life balance and developing a productive and fulfilling work environment that welcomes and values individual diversity.

Qualifications:

• A strong background in neuroscience, psychology, computer science or a related field.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• previous experience in neuroimaging analysis is plus.
• Proficiency in data analysis and programming (MATLAB & R) is desirable.
• Good English writing and communication skill is mandatory.

How to Apply:

Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications, including a CV and a brief statement of research interests with contact information of two referees, to Dr. Hila Gvirts (hila.gvirts@gmail.com).

Dr. Hila Gvirts Google Scholar page - https://scholar.google.co.il/citations?user=qqz34PYAAAAJ&hl=iw