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Postdoctoral Researcher on Attention and Technology Use Tilburg University in Netherlands
Degree Level
Postdoc
Field of study
Computer Science
Funding
Funded by a European Research Council Starting Grant; full-time postdoctoral salary €4,925—€5,264 gross per month.
Deadline
Jan 10, 2027
Country
Netherlands
University
Tilburg University
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About this position
Tilburg University’s School of Social and Behavioral Sciences is recruiting a postdoctoral researcher to join Matti Vuorre’s research group in the Department of Social Psychology. The project is funded by a European Research Council Starting Grant and focuses on a timely question in contemporary psychological science: how human attention relates to digital technology use.
The research examines whether digital technologies, and the ways people use them, shape attention; whether differences in attention influence technology use; and whether attention can be changed by modifying technology habits. A further aim is to understand how well self-report measures reflect attentional abilities in the context of digital life.
The postdoctoral researcher will contribute to designing, executing, and communicating quantitative studies on these questions. The work may span theoretical, experimental, modeling, and causal-inference approaches, with opportunities to lead independent studies while collaborating closely with the project team.
Methodologically, the project combines experiments, surveys, digital trace data, and longitudinal and intervention studies. The position sits within a research environment that emphasizes interdisciplinary psychological science, quantitative rigor, and open and collaborative research practices. The Department of Social Psychology offers specialized facilities including research cubicles, group rooms, eye-tracking equipment, and thermal-imaging cameras, and it hosts regular colloquia with visiting speakers.
The role is embedded in a broader department that studies digitalization, diversity, emotions and well-being, and decision making, within a university known for social science and humanities research. The postholder will also contribute to teamwork and support junior researchers while developing new research ideas.
Funding details
Funded by a European Research Council Starting Grant; full-time postdoctoral salary €4,925—€5,264 gross per month.
What's required
Candidates must hold a PhD and ideally have an academic background in cognitive psychology or a related area. Required or strongly preferred expertise includes the theory and methods of cognitive and experimental psychology, statistical modeling, causal inference or computational modeling, experimental design, digital trace data, and advanced programming skills related to data science and statistics. Applicants should also have strong project management and organization skills and proficiency in English at an academic level (CEFR 2), including strong writing skills.
How to apply
Apply via the AcademicTransfer application link. If you want more information before applying, contact Matti Vuorre by email.
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