Post Doctoral Fellow Recruitment at BITS Pilani

The Cognition and Neural Dynamics Lab (CNDL) at BITS Pilani invites applications for a Post Doctoral Fellow (PDF) position under the ANRF National Post Doctoral Fellowship (NPDF) program. This is a full-time research engagement offering an exciting opportunity to work on cutting-edge topics related to cognitive neuroscience and technology use.

About the Research Lab

The CNDL lab focuses on understanding brain-behavior relationships using interdisciplinary approaches, including behavioral analysis, EEG recordings, and digital data streams. The selected Post Doctoral fellow will be involved in:

• Developing behavioral paradigms and smartphone-based data collection methods
• Designing and analyzing EEG experiments
• Building and managing data collection pipelines
• Modeling cognition and behavior during healthy and problematic smartphone use

Lab website: https://csndl-iitd.github.io/cndl-website

Fellowship Support

The position is funded under the ANRF-NPDF scheme, which includes:

These terms are aligned with the official National Post Doctoral Fellowship (NPDF) guidelines of the Accelerate Vigyan Scheme.

Scheme Details: ANRF-NPDF Official Website

Eligibility Criteria

• Candidates must have a PhD in Neuroscience, Psychology, Biomedical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Must demonstrate a strong interest in cognitive neuroscience, behavioral data analysis, and/or EEG methodology.
• Experience in programming (e.g., Python, MATLAB), data pipeline development, and machine learning would be an added advantage.
• Candidates must meet ANRF-NPDF eligibility criteria.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should apply by emailing the Principal Investigator (PI). The application should include:

1. Detailed CV / Resume
2. Statement of Motivation
3. Proposed Research Ideas (brief overview relevant to the lab’s domain)
4. Proof of Eligibility for the ANRF-NPDF scheme

Please find the PI’s contact information on the lab website. Make sure to contact the lab before 22 June 2025 to proceed with the official ANRF application by 30 June 2025.

Important Dates

This fellowship is an excellent opportunity for early-career researchers passionate about understanding human cognition through interdisciplinary tools. The project provides an intellectually stimulating environment, access to cutting-edge technology, and robust support for independent research.

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