We are looking for a motivated PhD candidate to conduct research in the field of cognitive control, multitasking and aging, under the supervision of Prof. Dr. Eva Van den Bussche (Brain & Cognition, KU Leuven) and Dr. Gethin Hughes (Department of Psychology, University of Essex).
We offer a fully funded, full time PhD position for an initial period of 1 year, with the possibility of extension for a further 3 years upon positive evaluation, for a total duration of 4 years.
The project will integrate behavioral and psychophysiological methods, including EEG. A quantitative background and good programming skills (e.g. R, Python, Matlab) are important. Experience with behavioral experimentation, programming, advanced statistical analysis, and/or EEG, is an asset. While knowledge of Dutch is not required, it is an advantage when working with older populations.
For more information, see the link below or contact Prof. Dr. Eva Van den Bussche, or Dr. Gethin Hughes.
Application deadline: 15 May 2026