<html><head><meta http-equiv="content-type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"></head><body dir="auto"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">The </span><a href="https://www.psyncog.uliege.be/cms/c_10112686/en/core-members" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;"><span lang="EN-GB">Psychology and Neuroscience of Cognition (PsyNCog) research unit</span></a><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;"> has one fully funded
PhD student position, under the supervision of Dr. Christel Devue (Cognitive Psychology research group), to work on a project titled “A cost-efficient mechanism of face learning - Interactions between stability in appearance and learning conditions”.</span><div><font face="Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: 14.666667px;"><br></span></font><blockquote type="cite"><div dir="ltr"><div lang="FR-BE" link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72"><div class="x_WordSection1">
<p class="x_MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB">The aim of the project is to test a new integrative theory of human face learning (introduced in a recent paper
</span><a href="https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0010027723002032?via%3Dihub"><span lang="EN-GB">here</span></a><span lang="EN-GB">) that explains how recognition performance changes as familiarity with faces develops. We hypothesise that
the relative stability of a given face’s appearance interact with learning demands to determine the level of details that are stored in memory over time and the quality of facial representations. In that framework, recognition errors are viewed as the flip
side of an otherwise efficient and economical mechanism.</span></p>
<p class="x_MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB">This theory will be tested with behavioural and eye-tracking experiments that will track the development of facial representations. A new understanding of human face learning will help address limits of facial recognition
technologies and contribute to the improvement of the treatment of people with debilitating face recognition difficulties.</span></p>
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<p class="x_MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB">Duties</span></p>
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</span></span></span><span lang="EN-GB">Conduct experiments described in the research project (available on demand).</span></p>
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</span></span></span><span lang="EN-GB">Write and submit research articles to international peer-reviewed journals.</span></p>
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</span></span></span><span lang="EN-GB">Write a dissertation thesis (in French or in English).</span></p>
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</span></span></span><span lang="EN-GB">Fulfil at least 60 ECTS of Graduate School required activities (e.g. courses, conference).</span></p>
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</span></span></span><span lang="EN-GB">Supervise student research projects at the bachelor and master levels.</span></p>
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</span></span></span><span lang="EN-GB">Participate in general activities of the Psychology and Neuroscience of Cognition (PsyNCog) research unit and of the Cognitive Psychology research group.</span></p>
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</span></span></span><span lang="EN-GB">Three years of paid employment with possibility to apply for a fourth year.</span></p>
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</span></span></span><span lang="EN-GB">Supportive work environment on a wooded campus (</span><a href="https://www.campus.uliege.be/cms/c_9038317/en/liege-sart-tilman"><span lang="EN-GB">Sart Tilman</span></a><span lang="EN-GB">).</span></p>
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</span></span></span><span lang="EN-GB">Budget for travels to international and national conferences.</span></p>
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</span></span></span><span lang="EN-GB">Subject Pool and budget for paid research participants.</span></p>
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</span></span></span><span lang="EN-GB">Negotiable starting date (from September 2023).</span></p>
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<p class="x_MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB">Selection criteria</span></p>
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</span></span></span><span lang="EN-GB">Master degree (120 credits) in Experimental/cognitive psychology, cognitive neuroscience or equivalent.</span></p>
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</span></span></span><span lang="EN-GB">Excellent academic record.</span></p>
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</span></span></span><span lang="EN-GB">Strong background in methodology and statistical analyses.</span></p>
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</span></span></span><span lang="EN-GB">Experience with image and/or video editing software.</span></p>
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</span></span></span><span lang="EN-GB">Experience with experiment programming software (e.g. OpenSesame, E-prime).</span></p>
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</span></span></span><span lang="EN-GB">Excellent organisational and time management skills.</span></p>
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</span></span></span><span lang="EN-GB">Excellent writing and oral communication skills.</span></p>
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</span></span></span><span lang="EN-GB">An excellent command of English.</span></p>
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</span></span></span><span lang="EN-GB">A willingness to travel abroad (for conferences or short research stays).</span></p>
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</span></span></span><span lang="EN-GB">Enthusiasm, self-motivation, team spirit and benevolence.</span></p>
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</span></span></span><span lang="EN-GB">Coding skills in R and Python are a plus.</span></p>
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</span></span></span><span lang="EN-GB">Experience with eye-tracking is a plus.</span></p>
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<p class="x_MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB">To apply, please send the following to </span>
<a href="mailto:cdevue@uliege.be"><span lang="EN-GB">cdevue@uliege.be</span></a><span lang="EN-GB"> with email subject “Application for PhD position – Face learning”:</span></p>
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</span></span></span><span lang="EN-GB">A cover letter detailing your background and motivations.</span></p>
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</span></span></span><span lang="EN-GB">A curriculum vitae, including a link to a copy of your master thesis and a list of research projects in which you were involved, with a brief description of your contribution.</span></p>
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</span></span></span><span lang="EN-GB">Transcripts and diplomas for bachelor's and master's degrees.</span></p>
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</span></span></span><span lang="EN-GB">Contact details of at least two academic references.</span></p>
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</span></span></span><span lang="EN-GB">Deadline: 12 September 2023 at noon (UTC+01:00).</span></p>
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<p class="x_MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB">Selected candidates will be invited for an interview. Please contact Christel Devue (</span><a href="mailto:cdevue@uliege.be"><span lang="EN-GB">cdevue@uliege.be</span></a><span lang="EN-GB">) for more information or
informal inquiries. I will also be at the ESCOP in Porto, so feel free to approach me there.</span></p>
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