PhD position: Embodied Time

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PhD position: Embodied Time

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Universiteit Utrecht

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Are you fascinated by how we experience time? Then join the NWO Open Competition project titled Embodied Time: Does Body Perception Influence Subjective Time Experience?Wat ga je doen?Why does time sometimes seem to go faster or slower? It is well known that cognitive functions such as attention and memory have an effect on time perception. However, the role of body perception on our experience of time has received little attention until now. This project will use bodily illusions to assess how body perception influences our experience of time. Mediated and virtual reality will be used to change body perception. They will be combined with psychophysical methodology to assess changes in time perception. The project will be supervised by , and . The project will run for four years. You will participate in the PhD education programme of the Helmholtz research school.Your work will include 10% teaching tasks, such as the supervision of Bachelor’s and Master’s theses and seminars for courses related to experimental psychology. Of course, you will be guided and supported by your supervisor and colleagues.Wat breng je mee?We are looking for an enthusiastic and collaborative team member, who meets the following requirements:

• experience with or interest in body perception and/or time perception;
• a (Research) Master’s degree in the field of experimental psychology, neuropsychology, applied cognitive psychology, neuroscience and cognition, cognitive neuroscience, or equivalent programme;
• high proficiency in written and spoken English;
• some affinity for and experience with programming (i.e., Matlab, Python, or R);
• excellent knowledge of quantitative research and statistics and a high motivation to learn new methods;
• affinity with and good communication abilities for working in a multidisciplinary research team;
• demonstrated experience, and motivation to contribute to the teaching activities of the faculty.

Wat bieden wij?We offer:

• a position for one year, with an extension to a total of four years upon successful assessment;
• a working week of 36 to 40 hours and a gross monthly salary between €2,872 and €3,670 in the case of full-time employment (salary scale P under the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities (CAO NU));
• 8% holiday pay and 8.3% year-end bonus;
• a pension scheme, partially paid parental leave and flexible terms of employment based on the CAO NU.

In addition to the laid down in the CAO NU, Utrecht University has a number of schemes and facilities of its own for employees. This includes schemes facilitating , leave schemes and schemes for , as well as discounts on software and other IT products. We also offer access to additional employee benefits through our Terms of Employment Options Model. In this way, we encourage our employees to continue to invest in their growth. For more information, please visit .Over onsA better future for everyone. This ambition motivates our scientists in executing their leading research and inspiring teaching. At , the various disciplines collaborate intensively towards major . Our focus is on Dynamics of Youth, Institutions for Open Societies, Life Sciences and Pathways to Sustainability. .The is one of the leading faculties in Europe providing research and academic teaching in cultural anthropology, educational sciences, interdisciplinary social science, pedagogical sciences, psychology, and sociology. Almost 7,000 students are enrolled in a broad range of and programmes. The Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences has some 1,100 faculty and staff members, all providing their individual contribution to the training and education of young talent and to the research into and finding solutions for scientific and societal issues.

The faculty strives for diversity among its employees and students and is committed to creating a safe and inclusive environment for everyone, as can be read in Utrecht University’s policy.The faculty attaches great importance to the fact that its employees can be widely deployed in the university organisation, now and in the future, to further professionalise the support of education and research. To encourage this, every employee is given the time and facilities – for example in the form of training – at some point in their career to participate in projects or work in other departments. Characteristics that the faculty considers important are involvement, the ability to collaborate and flexibility.The faculty is located at near the historical city centre of Utrecht.Meer informatieFor more information about this position, please contact Chris Dijkerman at c.dijkerman@uu.nl.Please note that international candidates that need a visa/work permit for the Netherlands require at least four months processing time after selection and acceptance. Our (ISD) can answer your questions about living in the Netherlands as . Finding appropriate housing in or near Utrecht is your own responsibility, but the ISD may be able to advise you therewith. In case of general questions about working and living in The Netherlands, please consult the .Candidates for this vacancy will be recruited by Utrecht University.SollicitatieAs Utrecht University, we want to be a for everyone. We value staff with diverse backgrounds, perspectives and identities, including cultural, religious or ethnic background, gender, sexual orientation, disability or age. We strive to create a safe and inclusive environment in which everyone can flourish and contribute.To apply, please send your curriculum vitae, including a letter of motivation, via the ‘apply’ button.Please note that international candidates that need a visa/work permit for the Netherlands require at least four months processing time after selection and acceptance. Our (ISD) can answer your questions about living in the Netherlands as . Finding appropriate housing in or near Utrecht is your own responsibility, but the ISD may be able to advise you therewith. In case of general questions about working and living in The Netherlands, please consult theThe first round of interviews takes place in January 2025. An assessment is part of the procedure. Our preferred start date is 1 March 2025.Uiterlijk reageren op 30 november 2024.

Expected salary

€2872 – 3670 per month

Location

Utrecht

Job date

Wed, 13 Nov 2024 07:04:25 GMT

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