The Institute of Cognitive Sciences and Technologies (ISTC) of the National Research Council of Italy (CNR) is offering a two-year research contract. This position is part of the "The Predictive Brain in Action (PredBrain)" project and focuses on advanced research in cognitive sciences.
This opportunity is ideal for an Established Researcher (R3) with a background in psychological or computer sciences, particularly those interested in embodied decision-making and computational modeling.
Quick Facts
| Opportunity | Job |
|---|---|
| Institution | ISTC CNR |
| Department | Institute of Cognitive Sciences and Technologies (ISTC) |
| Location | Rome, Italy |
| Region | Europe |
| Open to | International applicants |
| Funding | Fully funded |
| Duration | Two years |
| Start date | 30 Oct 2026 |
| Application deadline | 13 November 2026 |
About the Position
The successful candidate will conduct research on embodied decision-making and foraging behavior in humans. This involves designing and implementing online behavioral experiments, analyzing experimental data using information theory and statistical inference methods, and developing computational models that can accurately reproduce participants’ decision-making processes.
Eligibility
- PhD or equivalent degree in Psychological sciences or Computer science
- Good proficiency in Italian
- Excellent proficiency in English
Benefits
Not specified in the official listing – check the source page.
Documents Required
Not specified in the official listing – check the source page.
How to Apply
- Visit the application website: https://selezionionline.cnr.it/jconon/call-detail?callCode=CR%20N.%2012%20ISTC%E2%80%A6
- Submit your application by the deadline: 13 November 2026, 18:00 (Europe/Rome)
Source: EURAXESS.
Details can change – always confirm eligibility and deadline on the official listing before applying.
Featured image: Photo by Tara Winstead on Pexels
