Neurocognitive models and applications for neuroempowerment protocols in the lifespan.

Position: Post-doctoral research contract Institute: Uni. Cattolica del Sacro Cuore
Posted on: 02/04/2026 Deadline: 15/05/2026

Scientific-Disciplinary Group

11/PSIC-01 - General Psychology, Neuropsychology And Cognitive Neuroscience, Psychometrics

Description

Neuroempowerment can be definedas a voluntary attempt to improve one’s own cognitive-affective skills and behaviouralperformance by means of neuroscience techniques able to influence the activity of neuralstructures and neural networks supporting those skills and performance. Building on thisframework, the project aims to advance neurocognitive models and evidence-basedneuroempowerment protocols across the lifespan, from young adulthood to older age.

Funding body

Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore