Assistant Professor in Predictive Brain Processes

Maastricht University seeks an Assistant Professor in Predictive Brain Processes to establish an independent research program on how the brain anticipates and infers under uncertainty, utilizing experimental, computational, or theoretical approaches. Responsibilities include developing research, securing funding, and teaching within cognitive and computational neuroscience, with a 50/50 research-teaching split. Applicants need a PhD, postdoctoral research experience, strong expertise in predictive brain processes, and the potential to lead an internationally visible research program.

• What we offer At Maastricht University, you’ll work in an international, open, and engaged environment. We offer:
• Have a PhD in (Cognitive) Psychology, (Computational) Neuroscience, Biomedical Sciences or Engineering, Artificial Intelligence or a related discipline.
• Have postdoctoral or equivalent research experience, with demonstrated research quality and a competitive publication record.
• Have strong theoretical, computational and/or experimental expertise relevant to the interplay between sensation and cognition and to predictive and inferential brain processes.
• Have demonstrated the ability, or clear potential, to acquire competitive research funding, individually or collaboratively.
• Have the potential to develop an independent and internationally visible research programme that complements and strengthens the department.
• We welcome research spanning behaviour and cognition, representations, algorithms, neural populations and circuits.
• Expertise in a particular sensory modality or research method is not required.
• Have relevant teaching experience and enthusiasm for further developing your teaching and thesis supervision.
• Are a collegial researcher who enjoys interdisciplinary team science.
• Have excellent English communication skills. Knowledge of Dutch is not required.

• 29 vacation days (based on full-time), four additional days off (Carnival Monday and Tuesday, Good Friday, and Liberation Day), and the possibility to accrue up to 12 extra days through compensation hours.
• Flexible working hours, a home office allowance, and the option to work from home.
• Freedom and space to shape your work independently and develop your ideas.
• A close-knit community of colleagues to collaborate and grow with.
• A solid pension plan via ABP, company fitness schemes, and access to various university sports facilities.
• An inspiring work environment in the heart of Europe.
• About the Faculty of Psychology and Neuroscience (FPN) At FPN, we share a curiosity about the human brain and behaviour. Together with our students, we explore how our brains function and learn why we do what we do. We connect perspectives and contribute to living together in society.
• A gross monthly salary between €4925,00 and €6682,00 (based on full-time employment of 38 hours per week). 8% holiday allowance and an 8.3% year-end bonus.
• A 12-month contract (1,0 fte) with the prospect of a permanent contract based on mutual satisfaction.