Postdoc (100%, 2 years) - arousal and attention regulation in ADHD - Experimenteel-Klinische en Gezondheidspsychologie (27864)

→  Apply before 25/11/2024 (DD/MM/YYYY) 23:59 (Brussels Time)
→  Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences
→  Department: PP05 - Experimenteel-Klinische en Gezondheidspsychologie
→  Occupancy rate:100%
→  Number of positions: 1
→  Type of employment: Contract of unlimited duration with clause
→  Term of assignment: 2 jaar
→  Wage scale: PD1 to PD4 (doctoral degree)
→  Required diploma:PhD

ABOUT GHENT UNIVERSITY

Ghent University is a world of its own. Employing more than 15,000 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 its 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

We are seeking a highly motivated candidate for a full-time 2-year postdoc position on arousal and attention regulation in adults with and without ADHD.

You will spend at least 70% of your assignment on scientific research. You will be part of a broader team of PhD students, postdoctoral researchers, and professors, and supervised by Prof. Dr. Roeljan Wiersema.

People with ADHD often have difficulty paying attention to a task for long periods of time, leading to problems in daily life. This is mainly the case with simple boring tasks and less so with more stimulating tasks, which suggests that providing the necessary cognitive effort in itself is not a problem, but only when this is necessary to maintain optimal arousal levels (i.e. the state regulation model of ADHD). Within this project we will test this hypothesis through attention research in adults with and without ADHD. Behavioral and cognitive neuroscientific methods (mainly EEG) will be used. The findings may have a significant impact on theory and practice.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• You are expected to have a PhD in psychology or cognitive neuroscience (obtained max. 6 years ago. This term of 6 years is determined by the date written on the diploma and the starting date). 

• You have good writing skills, demonstrated by publications. 

• Prior experience with EEG, as well as good programming skills (e.g. Python, Matlab) are required for this position. Experience with other neuroscientific methods is a plus but not necessary.

• Experience with ADHD is not a requirement but is a plus.

• Dutch Language skills would be useful but are not a requirement.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

• We offer you a contract of indefinite duration with a maximum term of 2 year. 

• You will be working in a stimulating interdisciplinary team and environment (see also EXPLORA and team Effort). There will be regular meetings with the other researchers.

• Access to multiple EEG systems (and also a research-dedicated MR scanner, TMS, and eye-tracking devices). 

• The contract starts as early as possible but will start no later than 01/01/2025.

• Your remuneration will be determined by salary scale PD1. Click here for more information about our salary scales.

• All Ghent University staff members enjoy a number of benefits, such as a wide range of training and education opportunities, 36 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 (in Dutch).

INTERESTED?

Apply online through the e-recruitment system before the application deadline (see above). We do not accept late applications or applications that are not submitted through the online system.

Your application must include the following documents:

• In the field ‘CV’: your CV and an overview of your study results (merged into one pdf file)
• In the field ‘Cover letter’: your application letter in pdf format, including contact details of 2 referees.
• In the field ‘Diploma’: a transcript of the required degree (if already in your possession). If you have a foreign diploma in a language other than our national languages (Dutch, French or German) or English, please add a translation in one of the mentioned languages.

Note that the maximum file size for each field is 10 MB. 

As Ghent University maintains an equal opportunities and diversity policy, everyone is encouraged to apply for this position.

MORE INFORMATION

For more information about this vacancy, please contact Prof. Dr. Roeljan Wiersema (roeljan.wiersema@UGent.be). Important: do NOT send your application by email, but apply online.

Do you have a question regarding the online application process? Please read the FAQ or contact us via selecties@ugent.be or +32 9 264 34 36