[CogSci] 2 tenure-track Faculty positions in Cognitive Science/Neuroscience and Cognitive Computational Neuroscience at the Faculty of Psychology – University of Coimbra, Portugal – co-funded by the ERA Chair project CogBooster led by Dr. Alfonso Caramazza

[Jorge Almeida]

Dear Colleague,

Apologies for cross-posting!



The Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences of the University of
Coimbra (FPCE-UC <https://www.uc.pt/fpce/>) Portugal invites applications
from rising and aspiring leaders in Cognitive Science and Neuroscience and
Cognitive Computational Neuroscience for 2 tenure-track positions at the
Assistant Professor level. These positions are part of a transformative ERA
Chair grant CogBooster <https://cordis.europa.eu/project/id/101087584> from
the European Union to FPCE-UC led by Dr. Alfonso Caramazza. The goal of
CogBooster is to implement strong and international lines of research in
Cognitive Science/Neuroscience, so as to contribute to the ongoing renewal
of the Psychological and Brain Sciences in Portugal over the next decade.



The project has recently led to the appointment of Jorge Almeida, Jason
Fischer and Joana Carvalho as tenured Professors, and Alfonso Caramazza as
a Visiting Researcher at the University of Coimbra.





Equal Employment Opportunity statement:



The University of Coimbra is an equal opportunity/affirmative action
employer and has a Gender Equality Plan in place. We are committed to
fostering a diverse and inclusive academic global community at the
University. We particularly encourage applications from women, and from
under-represented groups in the University of Coimbra’s workforce and in
the brain sciences.





Positions:



We seek applicants with expertise in any area of Cognitive
Science/Neuroscience and Cognitive Computational Neuroscience. The
positions are tenure-track at the rank of Assistant Professor. The start
date should be around September 1, 2025 (but potentially negotiable).





Qualifications:



Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in a discipline relevant to Cognitive
Science/Neuroscience and Cognitive Computational Neuroscience. Successful
applicants should have an excellent record of research for their career
level. To contribute to the mission of CogBooster and to the research and
educational mission of FPCE-UC, they are expected to establish an active
research program in any of the major cognitive areas, acquire external
research funds, and contribute to teaching and mentoring.



The applicant will actively engage in research, teaching, and supervision
in the field of the specific positions at FPCE-UC and its affiliated
research center. Applicants may use different technical and methodological
approaches to address their cognitive research questions, including, but
not limited to, cognitive neuropsychological investigations, human
neuroimaging techniques (fMRI, EEG, sEEG, etc), behavioral and cognitive
approaches, and computational cognitive neuroscience.





Offer:



Positions are tenure-track and include social security and national pension
plans, medical insurance, and all legally applicable benefits under
Portuguese law. Salary depends on the level of appointment.



In addition to the legally required employment conditions described above,
and as part of the ERA Chair initiative CogBooster, these positions come
with a start-up package. This includes (subject to final discussion between
the selected candidates and Dr. Alfonso Caramazza):



· Funding for 1 Post-Doctoral fellow at the Portuguese pay grade for 36
months;



· Funding for 1 Research Assistant/Doctoral student at the Portuguese pay
grade for 36 months;



· Funding for 200 fMRI hours (or EEG hours, use of neurostimulation, etc.);



· Funding for attending and presenting at national and international
conferences



· Funding for open access publications;



· Funding for Laboratory resources (e.g., Computers);



· Laboratory space shared with other laboratories at FPCE-UC;



· Institutional support for applying to major European and international
grants (grant reviewing by experts, interview preparation, etc).





About Portugal, Coimbra, and FPCE-UC:



Portugal’s warm and pleasant climate, rich history and culture, beautiful
landscapes and beaches, affordable cost of living, and quality but
affordable medical and educational systems, makes it one of the most
exciting countries to live in. Moreover, Portuguese culture is incredibly
family-friendly, welcoming to foreigners (English is widely spoken), and
the country is one of the five safest countries in the world. Finally, it
features an incredible and diverse cuisine, great wine, and a pace of life
commensurate with work-life balance.



The University of Coimbra is a 700-year-old University and is a UNESCO
world Heritage site. Coimbra is one of the liveliest university cities in
the world, and it is a beautiful city with easy access to the beach and
mountains. According to Numbeo-Cost of Living, 2300 euro in Coimbra (the
net value approximate monthly salary of an Assistant Professor, 12 months
plus a Summer and Christmas bonus is a total of 14 months) correspond to a
local purchasing power of about 4300 euro in Paris, 4700 GBP in London
(UK), 3050 euro in Rome, 4100 euro in Munich, 3600 euro in Brussels,
approximately 5700 USD in Los Angeles, 6000 USD in Washington, or 6200 USD
in Boston, 6200 CAD in Toronto, 19k CNY in Beijing or Shanghai, 11k reais
in São Paulo, and 7600 AUD euro in Sydney.



The Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences has been consistently
ranked as the, or one of the, best Psychology Departments in Portugal. In
the last decade it has become the leading department in Portugal on
Psychological research, holding, for instance, the only 2 ERC grants in
Psychology in Portugal. FPCE-UC has laboratories for Cognitive Science and
Cognitive Neuroscience research – the Proaction Lab (led by Jorge Almeida);
The Dynamic Perception Lab (led by Jason Fischer), Joana Carvalho's Vision
Science lab, and the Cognitive Neuropsychology group led by Alfonso
Caramazza. We have access to two 3T MRI scanners, to tDCS and TMS with
neuronavigation, to a 256 channel EEG, and to a fully functional behavioral
lab.





Further information:


The official call will be available here at a later date (by the end of
2024, beginning of 2025), but please send an email to Dr. Jorge Almeida (
jorgecbalmeida at gmail.com) if you want to be informed when the positions are
open, and/or if you want to receive further information about the ERA Chair
Project CogBooster. In the meanwhile, we strongly encourage potential
applicants to contact Drs. Alfonso Caramazza (caram at wjh.harvard.edu) and
Jorge Almeida (jorgecbalmeida at gmail.com). Please send us your CV, and a
short cover letter describing your interest in the position (including the
general field of research).
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