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Early stage researcher for ITN TESIS: neurobiology of the development of intersubjectivity and self-conscious emotions
Organization: University of Parma
Location: University of Parma
Field: Neurosciences - Neurobiology; Psychological sciences
Abstract:
Questions related to the development of self-conscious emotions, to disorders involving social cognition in early psychosis, to the role of the goal encoding in the emergence of we-centric space.
Description:
The Early Stage Researcher (in possession of a relevant Masters degree -or close to obtaining it; with not more than 4 years of full time research experience) is expected to work on a project exploring the development of intersubjectivity and self-conscious emotions from a neurobiological perspective in relationship with interpersonal factors during toddlerhood. This project will be accomplished at the Institute of Advanced Biomedical Technologies (ITAB, Chieti, Italy) in collaboration with the University of Parma. A strong emphasis will be on the application of innovative approaches for the investigation of interactive social situations, allowing ecological experimental contexts that resemble real-life situations. The research methods used in the project will include behavioral studies combined with functional imaging of neural and autonomic activity by means of high sensitivity thermal infrared imaging, high density electroencephalography and magnetoencephalography.
The Department of Neuroscience in Parma has an international reputation for research in neuroscience, including neuroanatomy, cognitive neurophysiology, brain imaging and developmental psychology. The center has for years been working on various projects pertaining to the role of the role of the cortical motor system in fundamental cognitive processes (action recognition, imitation).The employed fellows will participate actively in an initial training network with expertise in the investigation of intersubjectivity and embodiment. This international network is funded by the European Commission FP7 and provides ideal research and training opportunities during a three year training programme consisting of high impact workshops, summer schools and conferences.
Deadline: 31-05-2011
Contacts:
Link: http://www.TESIS-ITN.eu
Email: heribert.sattel@med.uni-heidelberg.de
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