The research assistant will participate in conceiving, planning, carrying out, and analysing experimental studies, and in writing scientific reports and articles. The research assistant will also participate in (national and international) conferences. In the case of good performance and motivation, the research assistant will be encouraged to pursue a PhD.

Candidate profile:

The successful candidate will be graduated in Psychology or have a Masters in Psychology, and good knowledge of the English and Portuguese language, spoken and written. Preference will be given to candidates with experience in research in social and/or cognitive psychology, with experimental and laboratory research, knowledge of data analyses (SPSS), and of software used to support research (e.g., E-Prime).

Duration of the stipend:

12 months, renewable until a maximum of 20 months, with an expected starting date of the 1^st of April 2011, or soon thereafter.

Value and conditions of the stipend:

According to the table of stipends of the Portuguese Foundation for Science and Technology (€ 980 / month netto), to which contribution to social security is added.

Applications:

Applications should be sent until the 1st of March (included) by email to Dr Thomas Schubert, thomas.schubert@iscte.pt

The application should include:

- a letter of motivation

- the candidate’s updated curriculum vitae

- the name and contacts (telephone and email) of two referees

Copies of the relevant diploma will be requested if the candidate is invited for an interview. A summary of the project can be made available upon request.