Two Erc-funded Postdoc Positions

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Zurich, Schweiz Universität Zürich (CH) Vollzeit

**Department of Adult Psychiatry and Psychotherapy**

Two ERC-funded postdoc positions in computational psychiatry 80-100 %

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**

**Your profile**
- PhD degree in a relevant field including computational linguistics, cognitive neuroscience, electrical engineering, biomedical engineering, computer science
- Track record of strong first author publications and preprints
- Track record of successful mentorship of undergraduate or graduate students
- Excellent self-management skills
- Excellent skills in neuroimaging (experimental design and analysis) and computational linguistics
- Excellent data management and programming skills (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
- A competitive salary and generous social benefits (salary 100'000 - 110'000 USD/year)
- 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

**Place of work**
Psychiatric University Hospital Zurich, Lenggstrasse 31, 8032 Zurich

**Start of employment**
June 1st, 2024 or until position is filled

**Further information**
Prof. Philipp Homan
philipp.homan(at)bli.uzh.ch


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