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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:106%;margin:0cm 0cm 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><span lang="EN">Apologies for cross-posting.</span><span><span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:106%;margin:0cm 0cm 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><span>The <a href="https://www.uc.pt/fpce" target="_blank" style="color:rgb(5,99,193);text-decoration:underline">Faculty
of Psychology and Educational Sciences</a> of the <a href="https://www.uc.pt/en" target="_blank" style="color:rgb(5,99,193);text-decoration:underline">University
of Coimbra</a> (FPCE-UC) Portugal invites applications from rising and aspiring
leaders in Cognitive Science and Neuroscience for 2 <span class="gmail-il">tenure</span>-<span class="gmail-il">track</span> 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" target="_blank" style="color:rgb(5,99,193);text-decoration:underline"><span class="gmail-il"><span style="color:blue">CogBooster</span></span></a> from the
European Union to FPCE-UC led by Dr. <a href="https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=hvvrK8cAAAAJ&hl=en" target="_blank" style="color:rgb(5,99,193);text-decoration:underline">Alfonso
Caramazza</a>. The goal of <span class="gmail-il">CogBooster</span> 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></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:106%;margin:0cm 0cm 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><span>The
official calls are will be open on August 16, 2023, and will close on September
26, 2023 (no exceptions):<span></span></span></p>
<h1 style="margin:0cm;line-height:107%;break-after:avoid;font-size:16pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:rgb(47,84,150);font-weight:normal"><span style="font-size:11pt;line-height:107%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:windowtext">The call (and all the documentation that explains the procedure) for the Assistant Professor position
(process number IT136-23-12844) can be found</span><span style="font-size:11pt;line-height:107%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"> <a href="https://apply.uc.pt/IT136-23-12844" style="color:rgb(5,99,193);text-decoration:underline">here</a> </span><span style="font-size:11pt;line-height:107%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:windowtext"><span></span></span></h1>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:106%;margin:0cm 0cm 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><span><br></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:106%;margin:0cm 0cm 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><span>The call </span><span style="font-size:11pt;line-height:107%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:windowtext">(and all the documentation that explains the procedure) </span><span>for the Associate Professor position (process number IT136-23-12845) can be
found <a href="https://apply.uc.pt/IT136-23-12845" style="color:rgb(5,99,193);text-decoration:underline">here</a><span></span></span></p><div><br></div><div><br></div>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:106%;margin:0cm 0cm 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><u><span>Equal
Employment Opportunity statement:</span></u><span><span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:106%;margin:0cm 0cm 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><span>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></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:106%;margin:0cm 0cm 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><span style="font-size:5pt;line-height:106%"> </span><span><span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:106%;margin:0cm 0cm 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><a name="m_-4612810050675774871__Hlk122610082"><u><span>Positions:</span></u></a><span></span><span><span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:106%;margin:0cm 0cm 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><span>We seek
applicants with expertise in any area of Cognitive Science/Neuroscience. The
positions are <span class="gmail-il">tenure</span>-<span class="gmail-il">track</span> at the
rank of Assistant (1) and Associate (1) Professor. The start date should be
around November/December, 2023 (but potentially negotiable). Applicants for the
Associate Professor <span class="gmail-il">position</span> should have completed their
PhD before September 2018.<span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:106%;margin:0cm 0cm 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><span style="font-size:5pt;line-height:106%"> </span><span><span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:106%;margin:0cm 0cm 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><a name="m_-4612810050675774871__Hlk122610405"><u><span>Qualifications:</span></u></a><span></span><span><span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:106%;margin:0cm 0cm 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><a name="m_-4612810050675774871__Hlk122617830"><span>Applicants
must hold a Ph.D. in a discipline relevant to Cognitive Science/Neuroscience,
and/or have relevant work in the area. Successful applicants should have an
excellent record of research for their career level. </span></a><span>To contribute to the mission of <span class="gmail-il">CogBooster</span> 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>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:106%;margin:0cm 0cm 8pt;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. <span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:106%;margin:0cm 0cm 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><span style="font-size:5pt;line-height:106%"> </span><span><span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:106%;margin:0cm 0cm 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><u><span>Offer:</span></u><span><span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:106%;margin:0cm 0cm 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><span>Positions
are <span class="gmail-il">tenure</span>-<span class="gmail-il">track</span> 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>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:106%;margin:0cm 0cm 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><span><span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:106%;margin:0cm 0cm 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><span>In addition
to the legally required employment conditions described above, and has part of
the ERA Chair initiative <span class="gmail-il">CogBooster</span>, 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>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:106%;margin:0cm 0cm 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><span> <span></span></span></p>
<p style="margin:0cm 0cm 0cm 36pt;line-height:106%;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-size:11pt;line-height:106%;font-family:Symbol">·</span><span style="font-size:7pt;line-height:106%"> </span><span style="font-size:11pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Funding
for 1 Post-Doctoral fellow at the Portuguese pay grade for 36 months;<span></span></span></p>
<p style="margin:0cm 0cm 0cm 36pt;line-height:106%;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-size:11pt;line-height:106%;font-family:Symbol">·</span><span style="font-size:7pt;line-height:106%"> </span><span style="font-size:11pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Funding
for 1 Research Assistant/Doctoral student at the Portuguese pay grade for 48<span></span></span></p>
<p style="margin:0cm 0cm 0cm 36pt;line-height:106%;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-size:11pt;line-height:106%;font-family:Symbol">·</span><span style="font-size:7pt;line-height:106%"> </span><span style="font-size:11pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Months;<span></span></span></p>
<p style="margin:0cm 0cm 0cm 36pt;line-height:106%;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-size:11pt;line-height:106%;font-family:Symbol">·</span><span style="font-size:7pt;line-height:106%"> </span><span style="font-size:11pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Funding
for 200 fMRI hours (or EEG hours, use of neurostimulation, etc.);<span></span></span></p>
<p style="margin:0cm 0cm 0cm 36pt;line-height:106%;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-size:11pt;line-height:106%;font-family:Symbol">·</span><span style="font-size:7pt;line-height:106%"> </span><span style="font-size:11pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Funding
for attending and presenting at national and international conferences<span></span></span></p>
<p style="margin:0cm 0cm 0cm 36pt;line-height:106%;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-size:11pt;line-height:106%;font-family:Symbol">·</span><span style="font-size:7pt;line-height:106%"> </span><span style="font-size:11pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Funding
for open access publications; <span></span></span></p>
<p style="margin:0cm 0cm 0cm 36pt;line-height:106%;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-size:11pt;line-height:106%;font-family:Symbol">·</span><span style="font-size:7pt;line-height:106%"> </span><span style="font-size:11pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Funding
for Laboratory resources (e.g., Computers); <span></span></span></p>
<p style="margin:0cm 0cm 0cm 36pt;line-height:106%;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-size:11pt;line-height:106%;font-family:Symbol">·</span><span style="font-size:7pt;line-height:106%"> </span><span style="font-size:11pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Laboratory
space shared with other laboratories at FPCE-UC;<span></span></span></p>
<p style="margin:0cm 0cm 0cm 36pt;line-height:106%;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-size:11pt;line-height:106%;font-family:Symbol">·</span><span style="font-size:7pt;line-height:106%"> </span><span style="font-size:11pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">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="line-height:106%;margin:0cm 0cm 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><u><span lang="PT">About Portugal, Coimbra, and FPCE-UC:</span></u><span lang="PT"><span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:106%;margin:0cm 0cm 8pt;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>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:106%;margin:0cm 0cm 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><span style="font-size:5pt;line-height:106%"> </span><span><span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:106%;margin:0cm 0cm 8pt;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 <a href="http://www.numbeo.com/" target="_blank" style="color:rgb(5,99,193);text-decoration:underline">Numbeo-Cost
of Living</a>, 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>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:106%;margin:0cm 0cm 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><span style="font-size:5pt;line-height:106%"> </span><span><span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:106%;margin:0cm 0cm 8pt;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 <a href="https://proactionlab.fpce.uc.pt/" target="_blank" style="color:rgb(5,99,193);text-decoration:underline">Proaction
Lab</a>. 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>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:106%;margin:0cm 0cm 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><span style="font-size:5pt;line-height:106%"> </span><span><span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:106%;margin:0cm 0cm 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><u><span>Further
information:</span></u><span><span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:106%;margin:0cm 0cm 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><span>The
official calls are will be open on August 16, 2023, and will close on September
26, 2023 (no exceptions):<span></span></span></p>
<h1 style="margin:0cm;line-height:107%;break-after:avoid;font-size:16pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:rgb(47,84,150);font-weight:normal"><span style="font-size:11pt;line-height:107%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:windowtext">The call for the Assistant Professor position
(process number IT136-23-12844) can be found</span><span style="font-size:11pt;line-height:107%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"> <a href="https://apply.uc.pt/IT136-23-12844" style="color:rgb(5,99,193);text-decoration:underline">here</a></span><span style="font-size:11pt;line-height:107%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:windowtext"><span></span></span></h1>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:106%;margin:0cm 0cm 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><span>The call
for the Associate Professor position (process number IT136-23-12845) can be
found <a href="https://apply.uc.pt/IT136-23-12845" style="color:rgb(5,99,193);text-decoration:underline">here</a><br></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:106%;margin:0cm 0cm 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><span><span><br></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:106%;margin:0cm 0cm 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><span>If you have
any questions about the application please send an email to Jorge Almeida (<a href="mailto:jorgecbalmeida@gmail.com" target="_blank" style="color:rgb(5,99,193);text-decoration:underline">jorgecbalmeida@gmail.com</a>).
In the meanwhile, we strongly encourage potential applicants to contact Drs.
Alfonso Caramazza (<a href="mailto:caram@wjh.harvard.edu" target="_blank" style="color:rgb(5,99,193);text-decoration:underline">caram@wjh.harvard.edu</a>)
and Jorge Almeida (<a href="mailto:jorgecbalmeida@gmail.com" target="_blank" style="color:rgb(5,99,193);text-decoration:underline">jorgecbalmeida@gmail.com</a>).
Please send us your CV, and a short cover letter describing your interest in
the <span class="gmail-il">position</span> (including the general field of research,
the rank/s to which you are applying).<span></span></span></p>
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