doctoral contract in cognitive sciences (M/F)
New
- FTC PhD student / Offer for thesis
- 36 mounth
- BAC+5
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Offer at a glance
The Unit
Institut Jean-Nicod
Contract Type
FTC PhD student / Offer for thesis
Working hHours
Full Time
Workplace
75005 PARIS 05
Contract Duration
36 mounth
Date of Hire
01/10/2026
Remuneration
2300 € gross monthly
Apply Application Deadline : 10 June 2026 23:59
Job Description
Thesis Subject
Quantifying the long-term evolution of cultural production and psychological values in Japan between 700 and 1900 CE, in order to reconstruct the country's modernization trajectory through a computational analysis of historical cultural artifacts (literary texts, artistic productions, biographical sources).
Your Work Environment
The project is part of a joint doctoral collaboration between the CNRS and the University of Tokyo, and extends to the Japanese case the methodological approaches developed by the team on China and Europe. The PhD candidate will contribute to the development of innovative methods in computational social science, to the publication of results in leading international journals, and to the dissemination of scientific work at international conferences.
Constraints and risks
Master's degree (M2 or equivalent) in one of the following fields: cognitive science, computational social science, digital humanities, economic history, economics, sociology, linguistics, computer science, applied statistics, or related disciplines.
Interdisciplinary profiles are encouraged; no prior background in Japanese studies is required.
Proficiency in programming for data science (Python and/or R), including the processing of textual corpora.
Strong familiarity with statistical modeling (regression, generalized linear or additive models).
Experience in natural language processing (NLP) and/or LLM-based annotation is a significant asset.
Prior knowledge of cultural evolution theory, historical psychology, or computational humanities is an asset.
Knowledge of Japanese (spoken or read, modern or classical) is a plus but is not required; the necessary linguistic and historiographical skills can be acquired during the thesis, with the support of the Tokyo team.
Excellent command of English, both spoken and written (working language of both teams and of scientific publications).
Compensation and benefits
Compensation
2300 € gross monthly
Annual leave and RTT
44 jours
Remote Working practice and compensation
Pratique et indemnisation du TT
Transport
Prise en charge à 75% du coût et forfait mobilité durable jusqu’à 300€
About the offer
| Offer reference | UMR8129-VINGAU-040 |
|---|---|
| CN Section(s) / Research Area | Brain, cognition and behaviour |
About the CNRS
The CNRS is a major player in fundamental research on a global scale. The CNRS is the only French organization active in all scientific fields. Its unique position as a multi-specialist allows it to bring together different disciplines to address the most important challenges of the contemporary world, in connection with the actors of change.
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