Assistant Professor: Lead in Predictive Brain Science

Maastricht University; Maastricht; Hybrid; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12-month contract

Permanent contract potential

Holiday allowance

End-year bonus

Flexible working hours

Home office allowance

Pension ABP

Job summary

Maastricht University invites applications for an Assistant Professor in Predictive Brain Processes to build an independent, internationally visible research programme and contribute to education within the Faculty of Psychology and Neuroscience.

The role welcomes experimental, computational or theoretical approaches and aims to advance understanding of how the brain anticipates, infers, learns and acts under uncertainty. Strong English proficiency is essential.

Qualifications

• Have a PhD in cognitive psychology, neuroscience, biomedical sciences or engineering or a related discipline.
• Postdoctoral or equivalent research experience with a strong publication record.
• Strong theoretical, computational and/or experimental expertise relevant to predictive brain processes.
• Demonstrated ability or potential to secure competitive research funding, individually or collaboratively.
• Ability to develop an independent, internationally visible research programme.
• Relevant teaching experience and enthusiasm for thesis supervision.

Responsibilities

• Establish an independent and internationally visible research programme in predictive brain processes.
• Contribute to education programmes of the Faculty of Psychology and Neuroscience.
• Develop collaborative research projects and pursue external funding.
• Supervise bachelor’s and master’s theses.
• Teach within the interdisciplinary BSc Brain Science programme.
• Contribute to administrative responsibilities as needed.

Skills

Interdisciplinary collaboration

English communication

Education

PhD in (Cognitive) Psychology, (Computational) Neuroscience, Biomedical Sciences or Engineering, Artificial Intelligence or related discipline

Tools

MRI & fMRI

EEG

Non-invasive brain stimulation

Job description

Maastricht University invites applications for an Assistant Professor in Predictive Brain Processes to build an independent, internationally visible research programme and contribute to education within the Faculty of Psychology and Neuroscience.

The role welcomes experimental, computational or theoretical approaches and aims to advance understanding of how the brain anticipates, infers, learns and acts under uncertainty. Strong English proficiency is essential.