The Cognitive Development Center (CDC) at the Central European University, Budapest,
announces a search for a postdoctoral position to work on receptive communication in
infants using EEG, NIRS, eye-tracking, and behavioral techniques.
The CDC is an English speaking lab, which currently employs 6 postdocs (from 5 countries),
4 graduate students, and research support personnel. Our research covers broad areas of
cognitive development, and focuses primarily on social cognition. The post is funded from
external sources. Applicants must have a PhD in psychology or a related field, and a
strong record of prior research accomplishments. Preference will be given to applicants
with familiarity in infant research and/or electrophysiological techniques and those who
can take the position earlier.
Compensation:
Commensurate with experience. However, we offer a competitive salary, as well as a dynamic
and international academic environment. The post is for approximately 2 years and is open
immediately.
Applicants need to submit:
a full CV,
contact address for 2 references,
and a cover letter.
Deadline: January 14, 2013
Please send your complete application package to:
applications(a)ceu.hu - including the above relevant job codes in subject line (2012/069)
Informal inquiries about the position could be addressed to Gergely Csibra
(csibrag(a)ceu.hu).
Central European University (CEU) is a graduate research-intensive university specializing
primarily in the social sciences. It is located in Budapest, and accredited in the United
States and Hungary. CEU’s mission is to promote academic excellence, state-of-the-art
research, and civic engagement, in order to contribute to the development of open
societies in Central and Eastern Europe, the former Soviet Union, and other emerging
democracies throughout the world. CEU offers both Master’s and doctoral programs, and
enrolls more than 1500 students from more than 100 countries. The teaching staff consists
of more than 180 resident faculty, from nearly 30 countries, and a large number of
prominent visiting scholars from around the world.
The language of instruction is English.
CEU is an equal opportunity employer.