Postdoctoral
position, Dijon, France: Neurodevelopment and rhythm
processing
An 18-month postdoctoral position is available as part of a
research project investigating biomarkers and behavioral
probes for preclinical perinatal asphyxia, with a focus on
rhythm and sequencing (funded by ERA-NET NEURON, H2020). The
project combines behavioral tasks, EEG, eye-tracking, and
motion capture to understand the role of rhythm processing and
synchronization in infant development and perinatal asphyxia
outcomes. The goal is to characterize preclinical cases,
identify biomarkers, assess development and optimize
diagnostic criteria to improve its early detection. The
project consortium involves four academic partners with
complementary expertise spanning early neurodevelopment,
neural data processing, the cognitive neurosciences of music,
computational modeling and molecular biology.
The position will be with Barbara Tillmann in Dijon
(LEAD-UMR5022; https://lead.ube.fr),
starting ideally in February 2027 (although starting date is
flexible), and will involve close collaboration with Sahar
Moghimi in Amiens (INSERM U1105) and Birgitta Toth (HUN-REN
Natural Sciences Institute of Cognitive Neuroscience and
Psychology, Budapest). The postdoctoral researcher will work
on a testing program aiming to evaluate infants’ perceptual
and cognitive abilities at birth and at 12–18 months, as well
as on related experimental studies. They will work in close
collaboration with the other consortium members.
Required: PhD in developmental psychology, cognitive or
computational neurosciences, neuropsychology or a related
field; strong motivation for teamwork; statistical and
programming skills; prior experience with EEG and/or movement
analyses
Preferable: research experience in developmental science;
knowledge in the field of neurosciences of music and/or
auditory perception; prior experience with eye-tracking
Applications should be sent to barbara.tillmann@xxxxxxx. They
should include a CV, a cover letter specifying research
interests and motivation, and contact details for two
referees. Applications will be evaluated as they are received,
and the position will remain open until filled.