Open PhD Position at the University of Fribourg, Switzerland in the MSCA
doctoral network „Lullabyte: Music & Sleep”
Project description:
The PhD student will focus on (1) examining emotional reactions to musical
stimuli presented during wakefulness and during sleep in healthy participants (2)
examining effects of musical stimuli presented during sleep on sleep architecture
and sleep quality in patients with insomnia. Emotional reactions will be measured
using physiological recordings (EEG, EOG, EMG, SCR; HR, breathing).
This project includes secondments with Jean-Julien Aucouturier (National Center
for Scientific Research, France) to train in computational methods to design
emotional musical stimuli and Kira V. Jespersen (Aarhus University, Denmark)
for conducting studies on music and emotion in patients with insomnia.
For further information and application please visit: Lullabyte Project Investigates
the Influence of Music on the Process of Falling Asleep - Neuroscience News
Requirements:
M.A. in Psychology, Cognitive Sciences, Cognitive Neurosciences or similar with
strong musical skills. Proof of English proficiency, as communication and
teaching language throughout Lullabyte is English (e.g. TOEFL or similar test, not
for native speakers).
Basic knowledge of German and/or French is required.
We offer:
We offer the PhD candidate to conduct and contribute to exciting research
projects in close collaboration with an excellent and highly motivated team. The
research will be performed in the fully equipped sleep and memory laboratory of
the Division of Cognitive Biopsychology and Methods at the University of
Fribourg (Switzerland). Terms of employment conform to the regulations of the
Canton of Fribourg, Switzerland.
Anticipated starting date: 1st of March/April 2023
Duration: 3 years
Application deadline: 31st of January 2023
Please send your application (cover letter detailing the motivation for the
proposed project, CV, and the names/addresses of two referees) per email to:
Angela Rapicault (angela.rapicault@unifr.ch).
Contact
Prof. Björn Rasch
Division of Cognitive Biopsychology and Methods, University of Fribourg
Rue P.A. de Faucigny 2, CH 1701 Fribourg, Switzerland
Website: http://www.unifr.ch/psycho/en/research/cogpsy
FACULTÉ DES LETTRES
DÉPARTEMENT DE
PSYCHOLOGIE
BIOPSYCHOLOGIE COGNITIVE
ET METHODES
PHILOSOPHISCHE FAKULTÄT
DEPARTEMENT FÜR
PSYCHOLOGIE
KOGNITIVE BIOPSYCHOLOGIE
UND METHODEN
https://neurosciencenews.com/sleep-music-21659/