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Logo of EURAXESS Job offer - JOB - Netherlands - University of Amsterdam (UvA) via AcademicTransfer - Posted on: 24 June 2025 Postdoctoral Researcher on Computational Modelling of Emotional Memory Binding Page contents 24 Jun 2025 University of Amsterdam (UvA) Research Field Psychological sciences » Cognitive science Psychological sciences » Psychology Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Country Netherlands Application Deadline 20 Aug 2025 - 21:59 (UTC) Type of Contract Hours Per Week 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? How do memories work together to create the stories of our lives? While we know a lot about the processing of single (emotional) events on the one hand, and autobiographical memory on the other, connecting these two fields is a challenge. This project is part of an NWO-funded (Vidi) project that aims to create a framework for autobiographical memory transformation. Your project: from emotional events to life stories The flexible nature of memory allows us to distinguish specific events, and at the same time extract their commonalities, leading to the formation of coherent narratives that span hours, days, and even years. Such memory networks shape how we see ourselves and the world, and they guide our behaviour. While we know a lot about the processing of single events on the one hand, and autobiographical memory on the other, we do not have a research framework that connects the two phenomena, preventing a comprehensive understanding of one of the most fundamental human experiences. Such a framework is also key to understanding persistent mental health problems and could direct science-driven treatment innovation. This project is part of an NWO-funded (Vidi) project led by Dr Renée Visser that aims to develop a new framework, connecting neuroscientific appro...