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We are looking for a researcher in Psychology for a fixed-term position at the School of Behavioral, Social and Legal Sciences (BSR). The research is within the area of cognitive neuroscience of aging.Subject areaThe subject area for this position is Psychology.BackgroundThe Division of Psychology at Örebro University is part of the School of Behavioural, Social and Legal Sciences (BSR), together with the Divisions of Legal Science, Criminology, and Social Work.Örebro university is now hiring a researcher within the area of cognitive neuroscience of aging, with a particular focus on early life predictors of brain structural and functional connectivity in older age. The research will be conducted within the research environment LEADER (Center for Lifespan Developmental Research), which is headed by Jonas Persson, Professor in Psychology.Duties and responsibilitiesThe research duties include preprocessing and analyses of structural and functional brain imaging data obtained by magnetic resonance imaging. A particular focus will be on analysing diffusion-weighted imaging (DWI) data to assess structural connectivity and brain network properties in older age and how these related to health, cognition, lifestyle and other factors in childhood and adolescence. Analyses of functional connectivity data from resting-state fMRI images and the relationship with early life predictors is also expected. The applicant will also have a leading role in dissemination of the results through international peer-reviewed publication and presentations. QualificationsThose qualified for the appointment as a researcher are applicants who have obtained a doctoral degree or have a degree from abroad deemed to correspond to a doctoral degree.Assessment criteriaA general basis for assessment is that the applicant is able to demonstrate the personal qualities required to successfully perform the duties and responsibilities at hand; that they are able to cooperate with other members of staff; and