We are looking for a highly motivated postdoc to unravel how timing influences decision making in realistic task settings. The postdoc will set up and supervise empirical studies using novel experimental paradigms to assess how fluctuations in subjective timing influence the weighting of evidence and thus partially drive decision making. This position is part of prof. Van Rijn’s Vici project “Continuative Timing: Functional and Neurobiological Explanations of Interval Timing in the Real World”, in collaboration with dr. Van Maanen (University of Amsterdam). You will be located at the University of Groningen, but will work closely with and regularly visit the Van Maanen Lab at the University of Amsterdam.

The postdoc is expected to have experience in either mathematical modeling or advanced neuroscience techniques to supplement behavioural studies.

Furthermore, you have:

- a PhD degree in cognitive science, cognitive neuroscience, computational cognitive neuroscience, mathematical psychology or a related field
- experience with advanced quantitative analyses
- affinity with neuroscience and/or computational/mathematical modeling
- relevant publication(s)
- excellent proficiency in written and spoken English.

Fixed-term contract: 24 months.

We offer you in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities:

- a salary of € 3.255,- gross per month for a full-time position (salary scale 10.4)
- excellent secondary terms of employment
- a position for 32-40 hours a week
- a holiday allowance of 8% gross annual income and an 8.3% year-end bonus
- 232 holiday hours per calendar year for full-time employment
- participation in a pension scheme for employees.

The appointment is temporary for a specified period of two years. The preferred starting date is as soon as possible.

Faculty of Behavioural and Social Sciences

Since its founding in 1614, the University of Groningen has enjoyed an international reputation as a dynamic and innovative centre of higher education, offering high-quality teaching and research. We encourage the 31,000 students and researchers to develop their own individual talents. Among the best research universities in Europe, we join forces with prestigious partner universities and networks around the world, the University of Groningen is truly an international place of knowledge.

The Faculty of Behavioural and Social Sciences is a centre of knowledge focusing on individuals and society. The faculty studies issues relating to human behaviour, and the relationships between people and society as a whole. This includes the study of how people function under normal circumstances, but also of the problems encountered by individuals or groups, and how these can be resolved or prevented. The Department of Psychology is part of the Faculty of Behavioural and Social Sciences, and offers bachelor’s and master’s programmes in both Dutch and English to over 3000 students.