-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Professor Giorgio Vallortigara of the Center for Mind/Brain Sciences (CIMeC) at the University of Trento and Professor Francesca Simion of the Department of Developmental Psychology at the University of Padua are seeking to fill a joint post doc position in developmental cognitive neuroscience. The Center and the Department offer an international and vibrant research setting in which to investigate the biological bases of predispositions for animacy and agency in human newborns to complement parallel work carried out in non-human animal models. We are looking for researchers able to build and maintain a high quality research program and to contribute to the maintenance of a collegial and collaborative laboratory environment. Experience with behavioural methods in infant research is required. The Center and the Departiment offer excellent experimental facilities and a competitive European-level salary in the context of a rapidly growing and dynamic environment. Funding is available for 4 years. The initial contract would be for 1 year. If you wish to receive further information please contact Prof. Giorgio Vallortigara (giorgio.vallortigara(a)unitn.it) and Prof. Francesca Simion (francesca.simion(a)unipd.it). ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Giorgio Vallortigara, Ph.D. Professor of Neuroscience Centre for Mind/Brain Sciences - Deputy Director University of Trento Corso Bettini 31, I-38068 Rovereto, Italy Italy E-mail: giorgio.vallortigara(a)unitn.it Phone: +39 0464-808676 Fax +39 0464 808654 Mobile: +39 347 1417478 Personal webpage: http://www.unitn.it/en/cimec/11761/giorgio-vallortigara -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------