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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm 0cm 8pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><br><span style="font-size:12pt">The Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences of the
University of Coimbra (</span><a href="https://www.uc.pt/fpce/" style="font-size:12pt;color:rgb(5,99,193)" target="_blank">FPCE-UC</a><span style="font-size:12pt">)
Portugal invites applications from rising and aspiring leaders in Translational
Neuroscience for 1 Assistant Professor position in Translational
Neuroscience focusing on translating basic and applied clinical neuroscience to
understand mental health and inform and create clinical interventions using Cognitive
Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and neuroimaging and neurostimulation tools.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm 0cm 8pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">If you are interested in applying, please see the
end of this post. You can apply <a href="https://apply.uc.pt/IT136-25-14945" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)" target="_blank">here</a>. The deadline for application is April 30, 2025 (but please check the website for the final date).</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm 0cm 8pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Equal Employment Opportunity statement:</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm 0cm 8pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;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 under-represented groups in the University of Coimbra’s workforce and
in the brain sciences. </p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm 0cm 8pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Positions:</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm 0cm 8pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">FPCE seeks applicants with expertise in Neuroscientific methods
(e.g., fMRI, fNIRS, TMS, tDCS) and Clinical Psychology and Mental Health, that
focus on translating neuroscientific clinical and basic findings to creating
psychological interventions to mental health. The position is tenure-track at the rank of
Assistant Professor. The start date should be around September 1, 2025.</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm 0cm 8pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Qualifications:</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm 0cm 8pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in a discipline relevant to Translational
Neuroscience, Clinical Psychology, and CBT. Successful applicants should have
an excellent record of research in these areas for their career, including a track
record in obtaining competitive funding. Their research track record, and
future research plans, should focus on creating neuroscientific-based
interventions to mental health issues, translating neuroscience and clinical
psychology findings to the proposed interventions. The selected
applicant is expected to establish an active research program in the area of
the call, acquire external research funds, and contribute to teaching and
mentoring. This will be in line with the research center of FPCE-UC – <a href="https://cineicc.uc.pt/" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)" target="_blank">CINEICC</a>. Applicants should also mention how
they fit with both FPCE-UC and CINEICC, primarily at the level of their work in
clinical psychology, but also how they may bridge to other areas. </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm 0cm 8pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Offer:</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm 0cm 8pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">The position is tenure-track and includes social
security and national pension plans, medical insurance, and all legally
applicable benefits under Portuguese law.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm 0cm 8pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span lang="PT">About Portugal,
Coimbra, and FPCE-UC:</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm 0cm 8pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">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.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm 0cm 8pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">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 mountains. According to Numbeo-Cost of Living, 2300 euro in Coimbra (the
net value approximate monthly salary of an Assistant Professor, 12 months plus
a Summer and Christmas bonus is a total of 14 months) correspond to a local
purchasing power of about 4300 euro in Paris, 4700 GBP in London (UK), 3050
euro in Rome, 4100 euro in Munich, 3600 euro in Brussels, approximately 5700
USD in Los Angeles, 6000 USD in Washington, or 6200 USD in Boston, 6200 CAD in
Toronto, 19k CNY in Beijing or Shanghai, 11k reais in São Paulo, and 7600 AUD
euro in Sydney.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm 0cm 8pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"> 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 laboratories for Cognitive Science and
Cognitive Neuroscience research – the Proaction Lab (led by Jorge Almeida); The
Dynamic Perception Lab (led by Jason Fischer), Joana Carvalho's Vision Science
lab, and the Cognitive Neuropsychology group led by Alfonso Caramazza. 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.</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm 0cm 8pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Relationship with other projects or calls happening at FPCE:</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm 0cm 8pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Please note that these positions are *NOT* part of the ERA
Chair grant CogBooster from the European Union to FPCE-UC (unlike the
previous ones), and thus, these are unrelated applications. Note also that
members of CogBooster (namely Alfonso Caramazza and Jorge Almeida) are *NOT* involved in the
search committee. Nevertheless, *AND AFTER SELECTION AND HIRING*, we can
certainly discuss potential bridges, collaborations, and support, depending on
research interests and alignment, but please note that this *has no bearing on
the selection process* and search committee.</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm 0cm 8pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">To apply to this position, this is
what you need to do:</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm 0cm 8pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">1. Go to <a href="https://apply.uc.pt/" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)" target="_blank">https://apply.uc.pt/</a> and register/get an account</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm 0cm 8pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">2. Go to <a href="https://apply.uc.pt/IT136-25-14945" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)" target="_blank">https://apply.uc.pt/IT136-25-14945</a> to
start your application</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm 0cm 8pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">3. You will need to
submit the following documents:</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm 0cm 8pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">a. <u>Curriculum
Vitae (dated and signed)</u> – the CV has to included, necessarily, a few
things:</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm 0cm 8pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"> i. Preamble/preface
where you mention your previous contracts with any University/College,
including dates, type of contract, and the area (e.g., Psychology).</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm 0cm 8pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"> ii. A
synopsis where you describe clearly
why you think you are qualified for the area in which the
positions are open – Translational Neuroscience and Clinical Psychology,
specifically on neuroscientific-based mental health interventions (and the
aspects described above).</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm 0cm 8pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"> iii. A
section on scientific performance (Translational Neuroscience and Clinical
Psychology, specifically on neuroscientific-based mental health interventions, and
the aspects described above) that counts for 80 points of your evaluation, with
the following subheaders:</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm 0cm 8pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">1. Scientific
production and its impact and national and international recognition (35/80
points) – focusing mainly on papers in the area of Translational Neuroscience
and Clinical Psychology, specifically neuroscientific-based mental health
interventions and the aspects described above, highlighting 5 major papers, and
demonstrating how relevant these outputs were for Translational Neuroscience
and Clinical Psychology, specifically neuroscientific-based mental health
interventions and the aspects described above, and how they contributed to the
advancement of the state of the art. You can add a subsection with
prizes and awards here to show the recognition of your work by your peers.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm 0cm 8pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">2. Future
scientific prospects (10/80) – Future perspectives in terms of scientific
impact and output, and career plans.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm 0cm 8pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">3. Coordination and
participation in funded research projects and team leadership (20/80) –
focusing on your PI/co-PI roles but also other roles in projects focusing on Translational
Neuroscience and Clinical Psychology, specifically on neuroscientific-based mental
health interventions and the aspects described above.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm 0cm 8pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">4. Active
participation in the community within and outside the university (15/80) – this
includes academic management positions, scientific management positions (e.g.,
editorial services), reviewing activities, assessing proposals and/or
institutions (panel member at science funding schemes), etc.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm 0cm 8pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"> iv. A
section on your pedagogical and teaching performance that counts for 20 points
of your evaluation, with the following subheaders:</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm 0cm 8pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">1. Teaching
activity (10/20) – the courses you taught, including if possible
student evaluations, as well as other aspect that show you are fit to
teach Translational Neuroscience and Clinical Psychology, specifically neuroscientific-based
mental health interventions and the aspects described above (awards, prizes,
etc.)</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm 0cm 8pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">2. Pedagogical
materials produced and supervision and guidance activities (5/20) – this
includes the supervision of BA/BSc, MA/MSc, and PhD students, as well as
Post-doctoral fellows. It also includes any material you might have
produced for your courses.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm 0cm 8pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">3. Pedagogical
projects and active participation in the community within and outside the
University (5/20) – this includes new courses or programs created, but also all
dissemination activities in the community (e.g., fairs, activities at schools,
museums, etc).</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm 0cm 8pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"> v.
A section on Medical or laboratory
activity, considering, in particular, the functions performed in medical careers
and leadership positions, expert medical assistance activity, leadership
capacity in the assistance area, including quality indicators of this
activity. </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm 0cm 8pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">b. <u>A Career
development plan</u> (up to 10 pages) – in this
document, you should discuss the main research
problems you will focus on (and how they relate to the state of the
art); how you plan to resolve (experimentally or theoretically) these
problems – i.e., your research lines; and
why you would do so. Please note that all this should be aligned
with the area in which the positions are open – Translational Neuroscience and Clinical
Psychology, specifically neuroscientific-based mental health interventions, and
the aspects described above.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm 0cm 8pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">c. <u>All your
certificates (namely and mainly the PhD diploma)</u> – It is important
that you include a pdf of your PhD diploma in your application –
without this document you will not be evaluated! Also,
if your PhD was obtained outside of Portugal you will have
to start the process of recognizing it in Portugal
(you will need to have it recognized when signing the
contract). You should start your recognition process here: <a href="https://www.dges.gov.pt/recon/formulario" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)" target="_blank">https://www.dges.gov.pt/recon/formulario</a> (please
choose “I want to have my foreign degree/diploma recognized” and choose the
country of origin of the diploma. In the process always try to choose the
University of Coimbra as the place where you want your diploma to be
recognized. If you have any problems, let me know and I can try to
help. Once you start this process you will get an
email – you can attach this email to your application as proof
that you initiated the process.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm 0cm 8pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">d. <u>A document in
which </u>you<u> identify 5 scientific results or activities
that </u>you<u> consider to represent your most significant
contributions to the advancement of knowledge in Neuropsychological Assessment
and Clinical Neuropsychology</u> – please present the citations, APA
style, and a relatively brief explanation for each of the 5 documents as to why
they are the most representative and the most impactful in the field of Translational
Neuroscience and Clinical Psychology, specifically neuroscientific-based mental
health interventions, and the aspects described above.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm 0cm 8pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">e. <u>Separate pdfs
of the 5 documents identified above</u> (in line d).</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm 0cm 8pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">f. <u>Pdfs of
all other papers and documents.</u></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm 0cm 8pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Looking forward to your application and to
having you here as a colleague!</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm 0cm 8pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span lang="PT">Até breve</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm 0cm 8pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span lang="PT">Jorge Almeida</span></p></div>
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