Summary:
The Neurowetenschap van beweging en prestatie group at KU Leuven is seeking a dynamic postdoctoral researcher to investigate the neural basis of motor performance changes throughout the lifespan with a focus on sensorimotor processes related to aging and disease.
Postdoctoral Researcher in Motoric Complexity and Aging, Leuven, Belgium
Designation:
Postdoctoral Researcher
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Research Area | Motor Control, Neuroscience, Rehabilitation Sciences |
| Location | Leuven, Belgium |
| Eligibility/Qualification | PhD in Movement Sciences, Biomedical Sciences, Neurosciences, Experimental Psychology or related fields. |
| Experience with neuroimaging techniques is a plus. | |
| Programming skills in Matlab and/or Python required. | |
| Strong communication skills in English. |
Job Description:
The position involves the integration of behavioral and neuroscientific research using EEG. Candidates will investigate how the brain controls movement and learns new movements, focusing on age-related and disease-related changes in sensorimotor processes. The role also involves supervising master’s theses related to this topic.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should submit their applications through the online application tool by including:
- A motivation letter detailing their research vision and career aspirations over the next five years.
- A description of the significance and originality of their previous scientific work.
- An explanation of their focus on transparency and reproducibility in research (including Open Data, Open Materials, preregistration, and publication of negative or null results).
Last Date for Apply:
Applications will be accepted until June 15, 2026. Interviews will be conducted between June 17 and 19, 2026.
For inquiries, please contact Prof. Dr. Jean-Jacques Orban de Xivry at jj.orban@kuleuven.be.
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