RESEARCHER PROFILE: PhD/ R1: First stage Researcher
|RESEARCH FIELD(S)1: Psychology
MAIN SUB RESEARCH FIELD OR DISCIPLINES1: psychological sciences, neurosciences, medical sciences
JOB /OFFER DESCRIPTION
The PsyCLE Center invites applications for a fully funded PhD position to work with Dr. Marianne Jover and Dr. Céline Scola on Move to Tell, a project dedicated to unraveling the role of motor activity in the early development of intentional communication and the impact of preterm birth on this process. The project involves an interdisciplinary team of four researchers, three engineers, a PhD student, and a postdoctoral researcher.
The PhD student will investigate the early development of dyadic interactions through a longitudinal follow-up of infants (from 1 to 6 months) and compare typically developing infants with premature infants. She.he will use multimodal recordings (motion capture, voice, video) and time-series data analysis techniques (e.g., windowed cross-correlation).
We are seeking scientifically curious and motivated candidates to work with infants and their parents in a research setting.
TYPE OF CONTRACT: TEMPORARY / JOB STATUS: FULL TIME
APPLICATION DEADLINE: 30/05/2025
ENVISAGED STARTING DATE: 01/09/2025
ENVISAGED DURATION: 36 months
JOB NOT FUNDED THROUGH AN EU RESEARCH FRAMEWORK PROGRAMME
WORK LOCATION(S): Centre PsyCLE, Maison de la Recherche, 29 avenue R Schuman, 13100 Aix en Provence, France
WHAT WE OFFER:
Infant research in Aix-Marseille University is supported by a dynamic scientific community, as well as the Institute for Language, Communication, and the Brain (ILCB), which brings together leading researchers in infant communicative development.
The successful candidate will be based at the Maison de la Recherche in Aix-en-Provence, working in an open space alongside other doctoral students at the PsyCLE Center (https://centrepsycle-amu.fr). They will have access to the H2C2 research platform, including the Babylab, a state-of-the-art facility designed for infant research and accredited for studies involving human participants (https://babylab.centrepsycle-amu.fr/).
The PhD student will participate in:
Lectures and thesis monitoring as part of the Aix-Marseille Université PhD program.
Seminars, workshops, and international conferences.
Project meetings, workshops, and interdisciplinary events.
Optional teaching opportunities in psychology (depending on expertise).
Gross Salary: Approx. €2,200/month
Additional information: The Euraxess Center of Aix-Marseille Université informs foreign visiting professors, researchers, postdoc and PhD candidates about the administrative steps to be undertaken prior to arrival at AMU and the various practical formalities to be completed once in France: visas and entry requirements, insurance, help finding accommodation, support in opening a bank account, etc. More information on AMU EURAXESS Portal
QUALIFICATIONS, REQUIRED RESEARCH FIELDS, REQUIRED EDUCATION LEVEL, PROFESSIONAL SKILLS, OTHER RESEARCH REQUIREMENTS (years of research experience (max. 3000 characters)
Essential Qualifications:
- Master’s degree (or equivalent) in psychology, cognitive science, or neuroscience.
- Proficiency in behavioral data collection and signal processing (e.g., MATLAB, R).
Desirable Skills:
- Previous research experience in a Babylab (e.g., internships).
- Experience in motion analysis.
- Basic programming experience (e.g., MATLAB, Python).
Soft skills:
- Strong written and spoken communication skills in English.
- Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
- Strong interest in developmental psychology, infancy research, and/or motor development.
REQUESTED DOCUMENTS OF APPLICATION, ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA, SELECTION PROCESS
Application Process
Required Documents:
- CV (max. 3 pages).
- Motivation letter (max. 2 pages) describing research interests, qualifications, and motivation.
- Academic transcripts and copies of degrees/certificates.
- Master’s thesis (or equivalent research work).
- Names and contact details of two referees (who have agreed to be contacted).
- Relevant publications (if any).
Interview Process
- Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an online or in-person interview with the two supervisors and the project’s scientific advisor, Prof. Daniela Corbetta.
- The selection process will be completed by the end of June 2025.
Send all required documents as a single PDF file (with your name as the file name) in the following order: CV, Motivation letter, Academic transcripts & degrees, Master’s thesis, Contact details of two referees, Publications (if applicable)
Submit your application with the subject line: PhD Application - Move To Tell.
For informal inquiries, please contact Dr. Marianne Jover: [email protected]
HOW TO APPLY: [email protected]
