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职位信息

DC7 research topic: Neurocognitive processing of voice naturalness in human and synthetic voices

In a world full of artificial agents, naturalness has become an important but highly under-researched aspect of voice perception. This project explores the neurocognitive architecture that supports the processing of human and synthetic voices, with a specific interest in shared vs. diverging networks.

Therefore, the objective of this project is to explore the cognitive architecture of processing human and artificial voices, using behavioural and
neurophysiological responses (fMRI and EEG) to understand the time course of brain networks involved in voice processing, in both normal-hearing and hearing-impaired individuals.

This position is offered at the Department of General Psychology, in the Faculty for Social and Behavioral Sciences of the Friedrich. We offer work in an exciting team of researchers, and in an interdisciplinary research network which investigates cognitive, social and neuronal processes involved in person perception and human interaction.

• Mandatory:

Scientific enthusiasm and a specific interest in the above research project.

Expertise in experimental design and implementation.

Proficiency in data collection and statistical analysis (preferably including experiences with programming languages like R, Python, or MATLAB).

Background in one or more cognitive neuroscience methodologies (e.g., fMRI, EEG, TMS) or strong motivation to acquire this expertise.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Desirable (optional):

Ability and motivation to collaborate within teams of researchers from various fields (e.g., psychology, neuroscience, communication science, computer science).

Knowledge (documented by academic theses or publications) in any area of voice communication science.

Expertise in applying relevant specialist software in voice communication science (such as PRAAT, STRAIGHT).

• Specific Requirements

Background: Academic background matching with the research project (neuroscience, cognitive sciences or related fields - psychology, linguistics).

English language: Candidates must demonstrate their ability to understand and express themselves sufficiently in both written and spoken English, in order to fully benefit from the network training.

https://euraxess.ec.europa.eu/jobs/301691