[Eeglablist] Job Opportunity: Post-Doctoral Fellow in Interdisciplinary Touch Research

[Annett Schirmer]

*Job Opportunity: Post-Doctoral Fellow in Interdisciplinary Touch Research*

University of Innsbruck, Department of General Psychology II: We invite 
applications for a post-doctoral position in an exciting and innovative 
research project exploring the physical and perceptual properties of 
interpersonal touch and their impact on affect and well-being. This 
interdisciplinary collaboration, led by Dr. Annett Schirmer (Psychology, 
University of Innsbruck), Dr. Francis McGlone (Neurobiology, University 
of Liverpool), and Dr. Gregory Gerling (Engineering, University of 
Virginia), aims to unravel the intricacies of touch through a 
multi-faceted approach (e.g., text analysis and scale development, EEG 
hyper-scanning, 3D visual motion tracking and neural network modeling).
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Position details:*
Position: Post-Doctoral Fellow
Start Date: May 1, 2024 (negotiable)
Duration: 2.5 years
Salary: 76,990 Euro per year (before taxes and incl. benefits, inflation 
adjusted)

*Responsibilities:*
Project development and data recording
Data pre-processing and statistical analysis
Writing of manuscripts
Teaching and student supervision

*Qualifications:*
Ph.D. in a relevant field with a focus on data analysis (e.g., 
Psychology, Neuroscience, Computer science, Biomedical engineering).
Proficiency in Python or MATLAB programming and expertise with the R 
statistical language.
Strong statistical skills and the ability to translate data findings 
into meaningful scientific insights.
Ability to work collaboratively in an interdisciplinary team.
Good spoken and written English proficiency.

*Benefits:*
Cutting-Edge Research: Contribute to groundbreaking research at the 
intersection of psychology, neurobiology, and haptics engineering.
Professional Development: Enhance your skills in research design, data 
analysis, interdisciplinary collaboration, and manuscript writing.
International Collaboration: Work with leading researchers in the field 
of interpersonal touch and haptics.
Quality of life: The University of Innsbruck is located in a beautiful 
Alpine setting with a nice climate and lots of opportunity for outdoor 
activities (e.g., mountain biking, skiing).
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Application Process:*
To apply, please submit a cover letter, CV, and contact information for 
three references to Annett.Schirmer at uibk.ac.at. Applications will be 
accepted until January 24, 2024. Shortlisted candidates will be 
contacted for interviews.

The University of Innsbruck is an equal opportunity employer and 
encourages applications from individuals of all backgrounds.

We look forward to welcoming a dedicated and enthusiastic Post-Doctoral 
Fellow to our dynamic interdisciplinary team!

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*Prof. Dr. Annett Schirmer*
Department of Psychology, General Psychology II
Leopold Franzens University Innsbruck
Office: Universitätsstraße 5-7 (Grauer Bär), A-6020 Innsbruck
Mail: Universitätsstraße 15, A-6020 Innsbruck
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