Doctoral student in Cognitive Science within the project The Evolution of Minds - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply
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Lund University, The Faculties of Humanities and Theology,
Lund University was founded in 1666 and is repeatedly ranked among the world’s top universities. The University has around 47 000 students and more than 8 800 staff based in Lund, Helsingborg and Malmö. We are united in our efforts to understand, explain and improve our world and the human condition.
Lund University welcomes applicants with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We regard gender equality and diversity as a strength and an asset.
The PhD position is placed within the multidisciplinary international project The Evolution of Minds: 325 million years of intelligence studied with neuroscience, cognitive zoology and paleontology. The PhD position is in cognitive science in the Cognitive Zoology group, but the candidate will collaborate with international neuroanatomists and paleontologists. The project aims at exploring evolutionary principles of cognition by studying the Sauropsida lineage with living animals, their brains and with fossils of extinct species.
The PhD project will investigate the cognition in palaeognath birds, crocodilians and various non-archosaur reptiles. The studies will focus on fundamental cognitive functions such as behavioural inhibition, object cognition, memory and learning.
The project is financed by the Swedish Research Council (Interdisciplinary Research Environment Grant) and led from the department.
Information about doctoral studies at the Joint Faculties of Humanities and Theology can be found at https://www.ht.lu.se/en/education/doctoral-studies/
Work assignments
Doctoral education. Departmental work, such as teaching and administrative tasks, can be assigned.
Admission requirements
Admission requirements for doctoral studies in each subject are specified in the relevant general syllabus, available at https://www.ht.lu.se/en/education/doctoral-studies/general-syllabi/
Additional requirements:
- A thesis on master level, or its equivalent, in animal cognition or an adjacent field, or a scientific paper within the discipline.
- Documented scientific work experience with either non-archosaur reptiles, crocodilians or palaeognath birds.
A background that, except from cognitive science, also includes either neuroanatomy or paleontology is meritorious. A background in cognitive science with focus on any of the above-mentioned taxa is particularly meritorious.
Assessment criteria
The selection process will primarily take into account the applicants’ ability to benefit from third cycle studies. This is assessed against the criteria quality, quantity, progression and relevance.
The application must include:
- CV/list of qualifications including relevant administrative and educational qualifications
- cover letter
- records of first- and second-cycle studies (attested copies of official transcripts of records)
- documentation of language skills of relevance for the research studies
- first- and second-cycle theses/degree projects
- any scholarly publications
- project proposal (1500 words max. excluding references)
Instructions for applying for a doctoral student position can be found here: https://www.ht.lu.se/en/education/doctoral-studies/application-and-admission/
Type of employment
Limit of tenure, four years according to HF 5 kap 7§.
| Type of employment | Temporary position |
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| First day of employment | 1 September 2023 |
| Salary | Monthly salary |
| Number of positions | 1 |
| Full-time equivalent | 100 % |
| City | Lund |
| County | Skåne län |
| Country | Sweden |
| Reference number | PA2023/38 |
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| Published | 15.Jan.2023 |
| Last application date | 15.Feb.2023 11:59 PM CET |