ERC-funded PhD position in computational psychiatry 100 %

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CH Zürich Universität Zürich Vollzeit
Department of Adult Psychiatry and Psychotherapy ERC-funded PhD position in computational psychiatry
100 % In the context of a new ERC Synergy project (DELTA-LANG), our lab is interested in novel ways of phenotyping psychotic disorders, including quantitative analysis of language with large language models, combined with multimodal neuroimaging (model-based fMRI, neuromelanin imaging and others). The goal is to design and implement novel paradigms (e.g. combined fMRI and speech production) and use methods such as machine learning, multilevel analyses and computational modeling to decompose behavioral performance into interpretable aspects of cognitive and perceptual processing. Your responsibilities The successful candidates will have the chance to work in an exciting and timely international project, together with a motivated and diverse team in Zurich and with investigators over three international sites. In addition, the candidate will have the opportunity to conduct analyses of behavioral and imaging data, disseminate study results in peer-reviewed journals, and supervise undergraduate students. The candidate will take part in ongoing projects and initiate new research within the team of Prof. Philipp Homan, who is also a Neuroscience Center Zurich (ZNZ) group leader. Your profile
  • Master's degree in a relevant field including computational linguistics, cognitive neuroscience, electrical engineering, biomedical engineering, computer science
  • Excellent self-management skills
  • Experience with neuroimaging (experimental design and analysis) and computational linguistics
  • Experience with data management and programming (Python, R, Matlab, Stan etc.)
  • Commitment to Open Science and computational reproducibility
  • Excellent verbal and written English skills
What we offer
  • To work in a diverse team of highly motivated young researchers who are passionate about computational linguistics, clinical psychiatry, cognitive neuroscience and date science
  • To be part of a diverse and multinational ERC Synergy project that aims to apply cutting edge technology to a clinically relevant question
  • A competitive salary and generous social benefits
  • Generous support for professional travel and research needs
  • An inspiring work environment within the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Zurich and part of the Neuroscience Center Zurich (ZNZ)
  • The opportunity to live in Zurich, one of the world's most attractive cities
Please visit UZH for staff for further information. Place of work Psychiatric University Hospital Zurich, Lenggstrasse 31, 8032 Zurich Start of employment June 1st, 2024 or until position is filled

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