BCBL BASQUE CENTER ON COGNITION BRAIN AND LANGUAGE

Organisation/Company BCBL BASQUE CENTER ON COGNITION BRAIN AND LANGUAGE Research Field Neurosciences Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Positions PhD Positions Application Deadline 8 Nov 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Madrid) Country Spain Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 35 Offer Starting Date 1 Jan 2027 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description The successful candidate will join the Speech & Bilingualism research group at the Basque Center on Cognition, Brain and Language and carry out a PhD within the FLLAPP project. Within this project, the successful candidate will

develop research questions and experimental designs within one or both FLLAPP work packages

design and implement studies with adult and/or child foreign-language learners

collect and analyse behavioural, acoustic-phonetic, listener-rating, and/or EEG/ERP data, depending on the thesis focus

use transparent and reproducible workflows for data management, analysis, and open-science outputs

prepare research articles with the PI and present findings at international conferences and public-engagement events

contribute to the collaborative research life of the Speech and Bilingualism group and the BCBL

The successful candidate will enrol in the UPV/EHU Doctoral Programme in Cognitive Neuroscience ( https://www.ehu.eus/en/web/doktoregoa/doctorate-cognitive-neuroscience ) and receive close training in experimental design, acoustic-phonetic and/or electrophysiological methods, advanced statistical analysis, and reproducible research practices. Depending on the focus of the thesis, the candidate will have opportunities to become a certified EEG user and receive training in an additional neuroimaging technique. Participation in international conferences, summer schools,



and research visits will form an important part of the candidate’s doctoral development.

To be eligible for admission to a PhD programme, candidates must have completed at least 300 ECTS credits through their official university studies, including at least 60 ECTS credits at master's level

Carry out research under supervision

Have the ambition to develop knowledge of research methodologies and discipline

Have demonstrated a good understanding of a field of study

Have demonstrated the ability to produce data under supervision

Be capable of critical analysis, evaluation and synthesis of new and complex ideas

Be able to explain the outcome of research and value thereof to research colleagues

Specific Requirements Because the doctoral project can follow different methodological directions, applicants are not expected to meet all the criteria listed below. We particularly welcome candidates with a strong profile or interest in either acoustic phonetics and behavioural research, EEG/cognitive neuroscience, or a combination of these areas.

An academic background in (psycho-)linguistics, phonetics, psychology, cognitive neuroscience, speech and language sciences, or another relevant field

A strong interest in phonetics, EEG/cognitive neuroscience, speech perception and production, foreign-language learning, bilingualism, or auditory processing

Experience conducting experimental research and analysing quantitative data

Experience programming or adapting behavioural experiments and using research software such as R, Python, MATLAB, PsychoPy, or comparable tools

Experience with acoustic-phonetic analysis, particularly in Praat, and/or with EEG/ERP methods

Experience with training,



longitudinal, or online study designs and/or with testing child participants

Ability to work both independently and collaboratively, with strong organisational skills and careful attention to research quality

Excellent written and spoken English

Knowledge of Spanish, or a willingness to learn; Spanish would be particularly useful for participant-facing work

Training opportunities and Career development plan: Researchers at any stage of their career, regardless of their contractual situation, are given an opportunity for professional development and for improving their employability through access to a Personal Career Development Plan which includes:

(1) Training through individually personalized research projects under senior supervision

(2) Exchanging knowledge with the scientific community and the general public

(3) Network-wide training in theory and methods

(4) Complementary training courses

(5) Involvement in proposal writing, task coordination

(6) Development of skills for the organization of training and scientific events

BCBL seeks to foster an environment where all talents can flourish, regardless of gender, sex, sexual orientation, age, sociocultural background, nationality or impairments. We are proud to have in place both an LGTBIQ+ Plan and a Gender Equality Plan to actively promote inclusion and equal opportunities. If you have any questions relating to accessibility or support, please contact us.

Selection process For technical problems with the calls platform please contact: [email protected]

For inquiries or questions related to the content of the position and/or information about the project and the research group please contact Antje Stoehr: [email protected]

Number of offers available 1 Company/Institute BCBL, Basque Center on Cognition, Brain & Language Country Spain State/Province Gipuzkoa City Donostia-San Sebastián Postal Code 20009 Street Paseo Mikeletegi 69 Geofield

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📌 PhD position - AUDITORY PROCESSING(A.S.) Speech & Bilingualism Research Group (Madrid)
🏢 BCBL BASQUE CENTER ON COGNITION BRAIN AND LANGUAGE
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