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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><span lang="EN">Apologies for cross-posting.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><span lang="EN"><br><span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">The <a href="https://www.uc.pt/fpce" style="color:blue;text-decoration:underline">Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences</a>
of the <a href="https://www.uc.pt/en" style="color:blue;text-decoration:underline">University of Coimbra</a> (FPCE-UC) Portugal
invites applications from rising and aspiring leaders in Cognitive Science and Neuroscience
for 2 tenure-track positions at the Assistant (1) and Associate (1) Professor
level. These positions are part of a transformative ERA Chair grant <a href="https://cordis.europa.eu/project/id/101087584" style="color:blue;text-decoration:underline">CogBooster</a> from the European
Union to FPCE-UC led by Dr. <a href="https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=hvvrK8cAAAAJ&hl=en" style="color:blue;text-decoration:underline">Alfonso
Caramazza</a>. The goal of CogBooster is to implement a strong and
international line 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.<span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><u>Equal Employment Opportunity
statement:<span></span></u></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">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 other under-represented groups in the University of Coimbra’s
workforce and in the brain sciences. <span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><a name="_Hlk122610082"><u>Positions:<span></span></u></a></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><span>We
seek applicants with expertise in any area of Cognitive Science/Neuroscience. </span>The
positions are tenure-track at the rank of Assistant (1) and Associate (1)
Professor. The start date should be around September 1, 2023 (but potentially
negotiable). Applicants for the Associate Professor position should have
completed their PhD before September 2018.<span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><a name="_Hlk122610405"><u>Qualifications:<span></span></u></a></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><span><a name="_Hlk122617830">Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in a discipline relevant to
Cognitive Science/Neuroscience. Successful applicants should have an excellent record
of research for their career level. </a>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, acquire external research funds, and contribute to
teaching and mentoring. <span></span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><span>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
research questions, including, but not limited to, cognitive neuropsychology
and the study of brain lesions, human neuroimaging techniques (fMRI, EEG, sEEG,
etc), behavioral and cognitive approaches, and computational cognitive neuroscience.
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><span><u>Offer:<span></span></u></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><span>Positions
are tenure-track with a permanent contract. All positions include social
security and national pension plans, medical insurance (if required by the
applicant), and all legally applicable benefits under Portuguese law. Salary
depends on the level of appointment. <span></span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><span>In
addition to the legally required employment conditions describe above, and has
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):<span></span></span></p>
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</span></span></span>Funding for 1 Post-Doctoral fellow at the
Portuguese pay grade for 36 months;<span></span></span></p>
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</span></span></span>Funding for 1 Research Assistant/Doctoral
student at the Portuguese pay grade for 48<span></span></span></p>
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</span></span></span>Months;<span></span></span></p>
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</span></span></span>Funding for 200 fMRI hours (or EEG hours, use of
neurostimulation, etc.);<span></span></span></p>
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</span></span></span>Funding for attending and presenting at national
and international conferences<span></span></span></p>
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</span></span></span>Funding for open access publications; <span></span></span></p>
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</span></span></span>Funding for Laboratory resources (e.g.,
Computers); <span></span></span></p>
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</span></span></span>Laboratory space shared with other laboratories
at FPCE-UC;<span></span></span></p>
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</span></span></span>Institutional support for applying to major
European and international grants (grant reviewing by experts, interview
preparation, etc).<span></span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><span><u>About
Portugal, Coimbra, and FPCE-UC:<span></span></u></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><span>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. <span></span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><span>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 mountain. According to </span><a href="http://www.numbeo.com/" style="color:blue;text-decoration:underline"><span>Numbeo-Cost
of Living</span><span></span></a><span>, 2500 euro in Coimbra (the net value
approximate monthly salary of an Associate Professor) correspond to a local
purchasing power of about 5000 euro in Paris, 5300 pounds in London (UK), 4200
euro in Rome, 4900 euro in Munich, 40200 DKK in Copenhagen, 6900 USD in Los Angeles
or Washington, 7400 CAD in Toronto, 26k CNY in Beijing or Shanghai, and 8700
AUD euro in Sydney. <span></span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><span>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 a laboratory for Cognitive Science and Cognitive Neuroscience research –
the </span><a href="https://proactionlab.fpce.uc.pt/" style="color:blue;text-decoration:underline"><span>Proaction Lab</span><span></span></a><span>. 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.<span></span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><span><u>Further
information:<span></span></u></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><span>The
official call will be available around May </span><a href="https://apply.uc.pt/explore/teachers" style="color:blue;text-decoration:underline"><span>here</span><span></span></a><span>,
but please send an email to Dr. Jorge Almeida (</span><a href="mailto:jorgecbalmeida@gmail.com" style="color:blue;text-decoration:underline"><span>jorgecbalmeida@gmail.com</span><span></span></a><span>)
if you want 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 (</span><a href="mailto:caram@wjh.harvard.edu" style="color:blue;text-decoration:underline"><span>caram@wjh.harvard.edu</span><span></span></a><span>)
and Jorge Almeida (</span><a href="mailto:jorgecbalmeida@gmail.com" style="color:blue;text-decoration:underline"><span>jorgecbalmeida@gmail.com</span><span></span></a><span>).
Please send us your CV, and a short cover letter describing your interest in
the position (including the general field of research, the rank/s to which you are
applying).</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><span><br></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><span></span><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:107%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif" lang="EN"><span></span></span></p>
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