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Une bourse de doctorat temps plein dans le cadre d’un projet financé par le SAO-FRA d’une durée de deux ans sera prochainement disponible au sein du laboratoire de Psychologie Cognitive et Neuropsychologie de l’Université de Mons (début du contrat : 9 janvier 2023)

Titre de la thèse : Investigating how alternative semantic memory care programs moderate the decline of lexico-semantic disorders in Alzheimer’s disease

Promoteur : Isabelle SIMOES LOUREIRO, PhD, Cognitive psychology and Neuropsychology Department, FPSE, UMONS

Objective: The general aim of this research is to develop better semantic memory care strategies for Alzheimer’s disease patients (AD). Indeed, semantic memory loss in AD has a major impact on life quality. When loosing words and their sense, AD patients progressively loose communication and interactions with their environment. Also, language difficulties ineluctably worsen with the evolution of the disease but can be moderate by care strategies. More specific aims of our research are to compare different semantic memory care programs (« Semantic Features Analysis” therapy, sensorimotor stimulation therapy and mixed interventions) to identify better evidenced-based practices to slow down the lexico-semantic decline and further propose better care strategies.

Profil souhaité pour le poste :

• Diplôme de Master en Sciences Psychologiques (orientation neuropsychologie).
• Connaissances relatives à la mémoire sémantique
• Intérêt pour la prise en charge (le candidat sera amené à réaliser les prises en charge auprès de 30 patients atteints de MA)
• Intérêt pour la recherche en neuropsychologie
• Expérience clinique en neuropsychologie
• Expérience auprès de patients présentant une maladie d’Alzheimer
• Maitrise du français indispensable
• Bonne connaissance de l’anglais indispensable
• Connaissances et intérêt pour les statistiques

Le candidat sera amené à solliciter des fonds complémentaires durant la période de financement.

Conditions pour postuler :

Les candidats intéressés peuvent envoyer leur CV accompagné d’une lettre de motivation, le.s diplôme.s ainsi que le nom et les coordonnées de 2 personnes de référence à Isabelle Simoes Loureiro (isabelle.simoesloureiro@umons.ac.be) avant le 18 novembre 2022.

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PhD student position

Recruitment offer for a PhD student within the Cognitive Psychology and Neuropsychology laboratory of the University of Mons (Belgium):

A full-time PhD scholarship in the framework of a two-year SAO-FRA funded project will soon be available in the Cognitive Psychology and Neuropsychology laboratory of the University of Mons (contract start: January 9, 2023)

Title of the thesis: Investigating how alternative semantic memory care programs moderate the decline of lexico-semantic disorders in Alzheimer’s disease

Promoter : Isabelle SIMOES LOUREIRO, PhD, Cognitive psychology and Neuropsychology Department, FPSE, UMONS)

Objective: The general aim of this research is to develop better semantic memory care strategies for Alzheimer’s disease patients (AD). Indeed, semantic memory loss in AD has a major impact on life quality. When loosing words and their sense, AD patients progressively loose communication and interactions with their environment. Also, language difficulties ineluctably worsen with the evolution of the disease but can be moderate by care strategies. More specific aims of our research are to compare different semantic memory care programs (« Semantic Features Analysis » therapy, sensorimotor stimulation therapy and mixed interventions) to identify better evidenced-based practices to slow down the lexico-semantic decline and further propose better care strategies

Profile for the position:

– Master’s degree in Psychological Sciences (neuropsychology orientation).

– Knowledge of semantic memory

– Interest in care for Alzheimer’s disease patients (the candidate will be responsible for the management of 30 AD patients)

– Interest in research in neuropsychology

– Clinical experience in neuropsychology

– Experience with patients with Alzheimer’s disease

– Fluency in French is essential

– Good knowledge of English is essential

– Statistical skills

Application:

The applicant will be required to apply for additional funds during the funding period.

In your application, include a cover letter, your CV, and the names and contacts of up to 2 references, as well as all certificates, via email to Isabelle Simoes Loureiro (isabelle.simoesloureiro@umons.ac.be) before November 18, 2022.