Influence of contextual factors, and the mechanisms of expectation and learning on pain perception and motor performance

Position: Post-doctoral research appointment Institute: Uni. Genua
Posted on: 11/06/2026 Deadline: 30/06/2026

Scientific-Disciplinary Group

06/MEDS-26 - Methods in Laboratory Medicine, Technical Diagnostic, Assistance, Prevention And Rehabilitation Health Profession Sciences, Advanced Medical And Surgical Technology And Methodology

Description

Research: The postdoctoral fellow will study the placebo and nocebo effects, the influence of contextual factors, and the mechanisms of expectation and learning on pain perception and motor performance in healthy participants and in clinical settings, in order to leverage the understanding of these mechanisms to develop new intervention strategies.Third mission: Active dissemination of scientific results and the writing of informative articles for the media.Teaching: Focused on the application and effective implementation of communication strategies based on modalities that promote placebo responses and limit nocebo responses, to optimize clinical outcomes and patient well-being.

Compensation

39,836 Euro

Job posting website

http://www.unige.it/concorsi/assricerca/

Number of positions

1

Maximum duration

12.0

Funding body

Università degli Studi di Genova

How to apply

https://concorsi.unige.it/home

Selection process

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evaluation of presented titles and interview on the subjects specified by the notice The qualification to apply every selection is specified in the notice for each research program. To apply for research grants: https://concorsi.unige.it/ homeApplications and CVs sent by e-mail are not accepted

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