Raziskovalni položaj na Oddelku za psihologijo Univerze v Ljubljani

Veselič Sebastijan | 11. 1. 2026

Research position at the Department of Psychology, University of Ljubljana

We are seeking a researcher interested in working at the intersection of cognitive maps and distributional reinforcement learning. The successful candidate will work within the interdisciplinary field of computational cognitive neuroscience. Training and supervision will be provided by Dr. Sebastijan Veselic, in collaboration with colleagues at the University of Oxford, MBLab from University of Ljubljana, and the Psychiatry Clinic in Ljubljana.

The project will address questions related to value-based decision-making, reinforcement learning, cognitive maps, working memory, and psychopathology. The precise scope of topics and the degree of training will be adapted to the candidate’s interests, background, and existing competencies.

The key responsibilities of the researcher will be: Designing, implementing, and analysing data from an online behavioural experiment Collecting and analysing behavioural and fMRI data

Applicants should have basic knowledge or experience in cognitive neuroscience (e.g. psychology, cognitive science, neurobiology) and/or statistical data analysis. Familiarity with fMRI data and machine learning is desirable.

Experience in experimental cognitive psychology, knowledge of MATLAB and/or Python, and familiarity with Unix/Linux operating systems are welcome. Due to the interdisciplinary nature of the project, candidates from backgrounds ranging from psychology to computer science are encouraged to apply.

Preference will be given to candidates who demonstrate strong motivation for research, high conscientiousness and responsibility, openness to learning new skills, the ability to work independently and think critically, comfort working in interdisciplinary research environments, and excellent written and spoken English.

The position is full-time for three years. The expected start date is early 2027 and is conditional on successful funding through the upcoming 2026 Aleš Debeljak scheme.

To express your interest, please get in touch (sebastijan.veselic at psy.ox.ac.uk) with your CV and highlight any relevant skills in relation to fMRI and or online data collection, by 23 January 2026.

Informal inquiries prior to the deadline are very welcome (same contact email).


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