勤務地 : Kyushu and Okinawa district - Okinawa
公開開始日 : 2025/01/08
D125010165
Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Graduate University
研究分野 : Others - Others - Embodied Cognitive Science
Researcher/Postdoc level : Contract employee - Nontenured - Non-tenure track - Probationary period present
業務内容
募集の背景、プロジェクトの説明
The Embodied Cognitive Science Unit (ECSU), led by Dr. Tom Froese, is seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Researcher to contribute to innovative interdisciplinary research at the intersection of cognitive science, neuroscience, and philosophy. This position offers a unique opportunity to investigate the neural and physiological mechanisms underlying social interaction and decision-making through cutting-edge experiments and analyses.
The successful candidate will play a key role in advancing ongoing research into embodied cognition and collective decision-making, with a specific focus on integrating data from hyperscanning techniques (EEG, ECG, EDA, and respiration) and novel physiological measures, including gastric rhythms, to explore their impact on cognitive and social processes.
仕事内容・職務内容
Responsibilities
1. Experimental Design and Execution:
- Lead the development and execution of EEG hyperscanning experiments using the Perceptual Crossing Paradigm and related setups.
- Incorporate additional physiological measurements (e.g., gut activity) into experimental protocols to study their influence on cognition and social coordination.
2. Data Analysis:
- Perform EEG (single brain and interbrain) data analysis, e.g. connectivity analysis, & signal complexity analysis.
- Perform other physiological signal analysis (ECG, EDA, Respiration pattern, and gastric activity) and interpret the relationship between neural activity and other physiological activity during social processes.
- Explore innovative statistical and computational models, such as optimal stopping theory and irruption theory, to interpret experimental findings.
3. Collaboration:
- Work closely with an interdisciplinary team of neuroscientists, engineers, and cognitive scientists to refine experimental designs and integrate findings into broader theoretical frameworks.
- Engage with collaborators at partner institutions, including those focusing on mental health applications of embodied cognition research.
4. Dissemination:
- Publish high-quality research articles in peer-reviewed journals.
- Present findings at international conferences and workshops.
配属部署
Existing departments
Embodied Cognitive Science Unit
職種
研究分野
Embodied Cognitive Science
給与
Annual Salary : 4 million yen ~ 6 million yen
Expected Annual Salary: 4.5M-5.9M yen
In accordance with the OIST Employee Compensation Regulations
勤務時間
Working hours :09:00-17:30
Holidays : Saturday, Sunday, National holidays, and Year-end and New Year holidays (Dec. 29 – Jan. 3)
Overtime and other explanations : 9:00-17:30 (Discretionary)
募集要項
応募資格
応募に必要な学歴・学位
Ph.D. / Doctor
PhD in Cognitive Science, Neuroscience, Psychology, Biomedical Engineering, or a related field.
業務における経験
Required:
- Proven expertise in EEG data collection and analysis.
- Strong programming skills in MATLAB, Python and/or related languages for data processing and statistical modeling.
- Demonstrated ability to design and conduct empirical research independently.
Preferred:
- Experience with hyperscanning EEG setups and non-linear time-series analysis.
- Familiarity with physiological data collection methods, including ECG, EDA, and gastric activity.
- Knowledge and experience in biological signal processing.
- Knowledge of embodied cognitive science and related theoretical frameworks.
- Publications in peer-reviewed journals demonstrating relevant expertise.
雇用形態
Contract employee
契約期間
Nontenured - Non-tenure track
Full-time, fixed-term appointment for 2 years. Contract initially with 6-month probationary period (inclusive). This contract may be renewed by taking into consideration the performance, conduct, and behavior of the Employee and OIST’s financial and other circumstances.
Probationary period present
6-months
勤務地
1919-1 Tancha, Onna-son, Kunigamigun, Okinawa, JAPAN
待遇
各種制度
Pay increase system : available
Transportation expenses : available
Others : available
加入保険
Employees' Health Insurance : available
Employees' Pension Insurance : available
Worker's accident insurance : available
Employment insurance : available
応募上の配慮
採用人数
1 person(s)
募集期間
2025/01/08~2025/02/28 Deadline for receipt
Applications will be accepted until all positions are filled.
応募方法
応募書類
Other online application forms
Contact details of two referees (at least one must be a previous supervisor).
応募書類の返却
We will dispose of all application documents responsibly.
選考・結果通知
選考内容
After screening of documents, selected candidates will be invited to an in person/online interview.
結果通知方法
The result will be notified by email after the interview.
連絡先
Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Graduate University
Embodied Cognitive Science Unit
Tom Froese
tom.froese@oist.jp
備考