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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt">We have an open position for a PhD student in the context of a larger Methusalem project entitled “The domain-specific and domain-general cognitive and neural processes underlying human success
and failure” at KU Leuven in Belgium (</span><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><a href="https://ppw.kuleuven.be/neurospace"><span lang="EN-US">https://ppw.kuleuven.be/neurospace</span></a></span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt">). This PhD project
will be supervised by Kobe Desender and Hans Op de Beeck. In this PhD project, we will use computational modeling and cognitive neuroscience tools to investigate how domain-specific models of human vision, such as deep neural networks, can be enhanced with
domain-general processes such as metacognitive confidence or working memory. The ultimate goal is to develop computational frameworks that provide a good mechanistic description of domain-specific and domain-general features of human cognition. Although the
research will mostly focus on computational modeling, experimental studies using psychophysics and neuroimaging work (fMRI/EEG) can also be implemented to validate novel predictions from the modeling.</span><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt">We look for highly motivated candidates that have (or will have) a master in a relevant discipline (e.g., computer science, cognitive neuroscience, experimental or mathematical psychology) and
expertise in computational methods and cognitive neuroscience. A quantitative background and good programming skills (e.g. R, Python, Matlab) are therefore essential. Further assets are a creative mind, good problem solving skills, and a collaborative and
collegial attitude. The position is funded for 4 years. The starting date would ideally be around September-November 2025. </span><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt">For more information and to apply:
</span><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><a href="https://www.kuleuven.be/personeel/jobsite/jobs/60454495?lang=en"><span lang="EN-US">https://www.kuleuven.be/personeel/jobsite/jobs/60454495?lang=en</span></a></span><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt">Best wishes,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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Kobe Desender & Hans Op de Beeck<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="vertical-align:baseline"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:#7D7C7C">Prof. Dr. Hans Op de Beeck, PhD<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="vertical-align:baseline"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;color:#7D7C7C">Full Professor University of Leuven (KU Leuven)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="vertical-align:baseline"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;color:#7D7C7C">Personal profile: </span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:#7D7C7C"><a href="https://ppw.kuleuven.be/bc/team/00029058"><span lang="EN-US" style="color:#7D7C7C">https://ppw.kuleuven.be/bc/team/00029058</span></a></span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:#7D7C7C">
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="vertical-align:baseline"><span lang="DE" style="font-size:11.0pt;color:#7D7C7C">Lab Website: </span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:#7D7C7C"><a href="https://www.hoplab.be/"><span lang="DE" style="color:#7D7C7C">https://www.hoplab.be</span></a></span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;color:#7D7C7C"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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