Postdoc (M/F) Social Cognition

CNRS; France; Hybride; EUR 40 000 - 60 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A leading research organization in France seeks a postdoctoral researcher to contribute to the ANR LackSocialTouch program. This role involves designing experiments, analyzing results, and participating in dissemination activities. Candidates should hold a PhD in cognitive neuroscience or psychology, with experience in EEG/ERP and fMRI, programming skills, and advanced statistical knowledge. The position is based in Paris with a full-time commitment and remote work possible by agreement.

Qualifications

• PhD required in cognitive neuroscience or cognitive psychology.
• Experience with EEG/ERP and fMRI techniques.
• Strong programming skills in Python or Matlab.
• Advanced knowledge of statistical analysis.

Responsabilités

• Contribute to the ANR LackSocialTouch research program.
• Design experiments and analyze results.
• Participate in dissemination through articles and conferences.

Connaissances

EEG/ERP experience

fMRI experience

Programming (Python, Matlab)

Statistical analysis (mixed models in R)

Formation

PhD in cognitive neuroscience or cognitive psychology

Description du poste

Organisation/Company CNRS Department Centre Neuroscience Intégrative et Cognition Research Field Neurosciences Psychological sciences » Cognitive science Psychological sciences » Psychology Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Country France Application Deadline 1 Dec 2025 - 00:00 (UTC) Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 35 Offer Starting Date 1 Apr 2026 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

The postdoctoral researcher will contribute to research projects within the ANR LackSocialTouch program. The project aims to better understand the physiological and neural markers as well as the mechanisms underlying a lack of social touch through electroencephalography, fMRI experiments and training studies.

The postdoctoral researcher will actively participate in the design of experiments, implementation, testing, analysis, and dissemination of results (articles and conferences).

The postdoc will work at the Saint Germain des Près site (Université Paris Cité) in the Perception-Action team's offices at the Integrative Neuroscience and Cognition Center (INCC). The position is available to work with Dr. Louise Kirsch. The postdoc will also have access to the UMR's BabyLab. The agent will be present at the host institution (Saint Germain des Près site, Paris Cité University) for 35 hours per week; remote work is possible by mutual agreement.

Research Field Psychological sciences » Cognitive science Years of Research Experience 1 - 4

Research Field Psychological sciences » Psychology Years of Research Experience 1 - 4

Additional Information

Eligibility criteria

• PhD in cognitive neuroscience or cognitive psychology
• Experience in EEG/ERP and/or fMRI
• Programming skills (e.g., Python, Matlab)
• Advanced knowledge of statistical analysis (e.g., mixed models in R)

Desired skills

• Specialization in one or more research fields: social cognition, multisensory perception, affective touch, action observation

Additional comments

For fullest consideration, all materials should be received by November 28. Applications should be also submitted by e-mail to [e-mail] , and consist of a cover letter, CV, and up to three writing samples (e.g. published journal article, conference paper, preprint). Please also send two reference letters, or arrange for these reference letters to be sent directly to the same e-mail address.