Dear all,
JOB ALERT
Fully-funded PhD (+ soon postdoc) openings in my lab @CIMeC, University of Trento, in Italy, as part of an Italian FIS3 starting grant.
TOPIC: Investigating predictive neural representations in naturalistic settings using MEG-based dynamic RSA The candidate will join an experienced and collaborative double-lab team (led by 2 PIs with FIS grants) with strong expertise in predictive processing in naturalistic dynamic input using M/EEG. We hold weekly lab meetings, biweekly journal clubs and biweekly M/EEG user meetings. Besides this vibrant research environment, Trentino is an area filled with natural beauty with lots of outdoor activities such as hiking, climbing, swimming in lakes and skiing. Additionally, you are only a train ride away from cultural cities such as Verona, Venice, Milano or Bologna.
Requirements:
- MSc degree, ideally in cog neurosci with experience in neuroimaging (M/EEG or fMRI, MVPA/RSA), or related field
- Strong programming skills (e.g., Matlab or Python)
- Very good English skills, a high level of motivation, reliability, independence, and enthusiasm to work in a team.
Relevant papers:
- De Vries, I.E.J., Wurm, M.F. (2023) Predictive neural representations of naturalistic dynamic input. Nat Commun 14, 3858
- De Vries, I.E.J., De Lange, F.P., Wurm, M.F. (2026) Hierarchical priors enable neural prediction of perceived biological motion. eLife 15
Practical information:
Details on the admissions process, link to call: [www.unitn.it/en/phd/cogni… ](Cognitive and Brain Sciences | UniTrento)
Link to apply: [webapps.unitn.it/Apply/it/Web… ]( Corsi di Dottorato )
Application summary: [phd.unitn.it/drcimec/118/… ]( Application Summary and Process | DRCIMeC )
PhD Application Deadline: Wednesday Sept. 2nd, 2026, at 4pm (Italian time). Make sure to check out the 4 topic-specific PhD positions and descriptions, and select the correct one during the application process: [phd.unitn.it/drcimec/topi…]( 2026 Topic-Specific Grants and Descriptions | DRCIMeC )
Our PhD program in numbers:
- 4-yr (Nov. 1, 2026 - Oct. 31, 2030)
- English
- 100% fully funded
- Salary: Net €1.600 per month, paid bi-monthly in advance, among the highest paid PhD’s in Italy.
- Winners receive a €8700 tax-free research/mobility budget
- UNITN ranks as a top Italian University
Stay tuned for the postdoc openings early Autumn (with planned starting date ~January)!
Please don’t hesitate to get in touch for more details: ingmar.devries@unitn.it