Three-year PhD position in developmental psychology

Karlstad University; Marseille; Sur place; EUR 25 000 - 35 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Une opportunité passionnante se présente pour un doctorant au sein d'un projet innovant sur le développement précoce de la communication intentionnelle. Vous travaillerez avec une équipe interdisciplinaire pour étudier les interactions entre nourrissons, en utilisant des technologies avancées telles que la capture de mouvement et l'analyse de données. Ce poste est idéal pour les esprits curieux et motivés, désireux de contribuer à la recherche sur le développement infantile. Rejoignez une communauté scientifique dynamique et participez à des séminaires, ateliers et conférences internationales, tout en développant vos compétences dans un environnement collaboratif.

Qualifications

• Master requis en psychologie ou domaine connexe.
• Expérience en collecte de données et traitement du signal.

Responsabilités

• Investiguer le développement précoce des interactions dyadiques.
• Utiliser des enregistrements multimodaux et des techniques d'analyse de données.

Connaissances

Collecte de données comportementales

Traitement du signal

Analyse de mouvement

Programmation (MATLAB, Python)

Compétences en communication écrite et orale en anglais

Compétences organisationnelles

Résolution de problèmes

Formation

Master en psychologie, sciences cognitives ou neurosciences

Outils

MATLAB

R

Description du poste

RESEARCHER PROFILE: PhD/ R1: First stage Researcher
RESEARCH FIELD(S): Psychology
MAIN SUB RESEARCH FIELD OR DISCIPLINES: psychological sciences, neurosciences, medical sciences

JOB /OFFER DESCRIPTION

The PsyCLE Center invites applications for a fully funded PhD position to work with Dr. Marianne Jover and Dr. Céline Scola on Move to Tell, a project dedicated to unraveling the role of motor activity in the early development of intentional communication and the impact of preterm birth on this process. The project involves an interdisciplinary team of four researchers, three engineers, a PhD student, and a postdoctoral researcher.

The PhD student will investigate the early development of dyadic interactions through a longitudinal follow-up of infants (from 1 to 6 months) and compare typically developing infants with premature infants. She/he will use multimodal recordings (motion capture, voice, video) and time-series data analysis techniques (e.g., windowed cross-correlation).

We are seeking scientifically curious and motivated candidates to work with infants and their parents in a research setting.

TYPE OF CONTRACT: TEMPORARY / JOB STATUS: FULL TIME
APPLICATION DEADLINE: 30/05/2025
ENVISAGED STARTING DATE: 01/09/2025
ENVISAGED DURATION: 36 months
JOB NOT FUNDED THROUGH AN EU RESEARCH FRAMEWORK PROGRAMME

WHAT WE OFFER:

Infant research in Aix-Marseille University is supported by a dynamic scientific community, as well as the Institute for Language, Communication, and the Brain (ILCB), which brings together leading researchers in infant communicative development.

The successful candidate will be based at the Maison de la Recherche in Aix-en-Provence, working in an open space alongside other doctoral students at the PsyCLE Center (https://centrepsycle-amu.fr). They will have access to the H2C2 research platform, including the Babylab, a state-of-the-art facility designed for infant research and accredited for studies involving human participants (https://babylab.centrepsycle-amu.fr/).

The PhD student will participate in:

• Lectures and thesis monitoring as part of the Aix-Marseille Université PhD program.
• Seminars, workshops, and international conferences.
• Project meetings, workshops, and interdisciplinary events.
• Optional teaching opportunities in psychology (depending on expertise).

QUALIFICATIONS, REQUIRED RESEARCH FIELDS, REQUIRED EDUCATION LEVEL, PROFESSIONAL SKILLS, OTHER RESEARCH REQUIREMENTS:

Essential Qualifications:

• Master’s degree (or equivalent) in psychology, cognitive science, or neuroscience.
• Proficiency in behavioral data collection and signal processing (e.g., MATLAB, R).
• Previous research experience in a Babylab (e.g., internships).
• Experience in motion analysis.
• Basic programming experience (e.g., MATLAB, Python).
• Strong written and spoken communication skills in English.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.

APPLICATION PROCESS:

Required Documents:

• CV (max. 3 pages).
• Motivation letter (max. 2 pages) describing research interests, qualifications, and motivation.
• Academic transcripts and copies of degrees/certificates.
• Master’s thesis (or equivalent research work).
• Names and contact details of two referees (who have agreed to be contacted).
• Relevant publications (if any).

Interview Process:

• Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an online or in-person interview with the two supervisors and the project’s scientific advisor, Prof. Daniela Corbetta.
• The selection process will be completed by the end of June 2025.

Send all required documents as a single PDF file (with your name as the file name) in the following order: CV, Motivation letter, Academic transcripts & degrees, Master’s thesis, Contact details of two referees, Publications (if applicable).

Submit your application with the subject line: PhD Application - Move To Tell.