Announced in 2024 ****************************************************************************************** * ****************************************************************************************** For more detailed information see website [ URL "https://cuni.cz/UKEN-178.html"] Charles U *========================================================================================= * Requiered application documents for the applicants: *========================================================================================= • Application Form [ URL "FHSVEDA-241-version1-junior_fund_application_form.docx"] • Letter of Reference [ URL "FHSVEDA-241-version1-junior_fund_letter_of_reference.docx"] : by the supervisor in the PhD programme or a by a researcher/head of establishment, where completed the doctoral study. • Scientific CV + List of Publications: all together max. 2 pages A4 • Copy of University Diploma or Provisional certificate of completion of PhD studies or an confirmation, that the applicant has been awarded PhD Degree *========================================================================================= * Applicants can apply for positions in projects announced by the following departments in *========================================================================================= 1) PSYCHOPHYSIOLOGICAL SIGNATURES OF DYSPAREUNIA IN WOMEN – Department of Psychology and L Painful sexual intercourse is a common female sexual health problem (Binik, 2005). It is d under the term “dyspareunia,” and is often intermixed with vulvarvaginal pain (vulvodynia) (clitordynia), and painful spasms of the pelvic floor muscles surrounding the vagina (vagi can be superficial or deep, primary or secondary, generalized or specific, and lifelong or Primary dyspareunia is diagnosed when the pain begins with any sensory stimulation of the secondary dyspareunia is diagnosed when pain develops after a period of non-painful genita The prevalence of dyspareunia varies from 3 to 18% worldwide, and it can affect 10 to 28% their lifetime (Bornstein et al., 2015). For a substantial number of women, the expectatio and associated hypervigilance, catastrophization, and anxiety, become a barrier to success even after physiological root causes are removed (e.g., lichen planus, lichen sclerosis, p proliferation of pain receptors (A? nerve fibers) in the clitoral sheath or vaginal introi of the vaginal mucosa, etc). A coherent understanding the basic psychological and cognitiv anticipatory genital pain response is lacking in the literature. The proposed research for position will utilize a comprehensive psychophysiological and cognitive battery of tests p more classical neuropsychological assessments of head trauma, to establish a predictive ps “signature” of anticipatory dyspareunia that can be used for better assessment and treatme The postdoctoral position would be filled by a recent PhD in psychology or related discipl interest in female sexual health and dyspareunia, and some training in cognitive psychophy assessment tools. The candidate will use real-time psychophysiological measures of general (electrodermal response and heart rate), genital arousal (photoplethysmography), and elect (EEG), along with subjective screening tools to measure sexual function (Female Sexual Fun (FSFI)), catastrophizing (Pain Catastrophizing Scale (PCS-CF; PCS)), pain-related fear (Pa Symptoms Scale-20 (PASS-20)), and hypervigilance to pain during intercourse (Pain and Vigi Questionnaire (PVAQ)), interoceptive awareness (Multidimensional Assessment of Interocepti and alexithymia (TAS-20). These will be measured in populations of both dyspareunic (consi three subtypes) and non-dyspareunic women (N=40 per condition), before and after exposure stimuli depicting vaginal penetration with either a partner or a toy. These depictions wil on a computer screen set up for cognitive assessments of eye-tracking with the primes pres followed by a blank screen for 10 sec. Sexual pain will be either explicit or implicit (pe expression vs. penetration + neutral expression). Participants will fill out subjective sc after the visual stimulus presentations. Questions to be addressed are: 1) Does low interoception compromises sexual stimuli processing? 2) Does low interoception induce a low sexual concordance? We know the opposite is true, t interoceptive abilities facilitate sexual concordance. 3) Does low sexual concordance impact on perceived pain? 4) Does the improvement in interoception ameliorate the sexual concordance? May improved s reduce pain? 5) Do women exhibit a generalized attentional bias on pain-related information (e.g., shif away or orienting attention toward pain)? 6) Is the attentional bias correlated to other factors (such as interoception awarness, fe catastrophising) in women with dyspareunia relative to non-dyspareunic women? The specific instruments utilized are part of a collaborative psychophysiological test bat being set up at the Center for Sexual Health and Interventions of the Czech National Insti Health in Klecany. Specific requirements set by the Department of Psychology and Life Sciences FHS UK: The postdoctoral candidate will be able to work independently and will bring new experienc to our team. The candidate should have reasonable experience with, and workable knowledge psychophysiological, cognitive, and subjective measurement techniques, along with behavior skills and advanced training in statistical analyses.   Faculty: Faculty of Humanities Department: Department of Psychology and Life Sciences [ URL "https://fhs.cuni.cz/FHSENG-1 Supervisor: James G. Pfaus, PhD., IF (assist: Kateřina Klapilová, PhD., ECPS) E-mail: jim.pfaus@fhs.cuni.cz; [ URL "mailto:jim.pfaus@fhs.cuni.cz"] katerina.klapilova@fh "mailto:katerina.klapilova@fhs.cuni.cz"]   Deadline date: July 22, 2024 Position available from: January 1, 2025 Submit applications with all other documents to Research Administration Office: veda@fhs.c [ URL "mailto:veda@fhs.cuni.cz"] (CC: jim.pfaus@fhs.cuni.cz [ URL "mailto:jim.pfaus@fhs.cu  katerina.klapilova@fhs.cuni.cz [ URL "mailto:katerina.klapilova@fhs.cuni.cz"] ) 2) DIGITAL ANTHROPOLOGY (WITH FOCUS ON GenAI) – Department of Social and Cultural Anthropo We invite applications for a 2-year postdoctoral researcher position specializing in digit with a focus on generative AI (GenAI) at the Faculty of Humanities, Charles University in Republic. This position offers the opportunity to join a young, dynamic, and interdiscipli the AI Institutional Transformation Research Group [ URL "https://www.institutional-transf home"] . Project Scope: The successful candidate will conduct a project that investigates the socia institutional dimensions of GenAI technologies. The project should provide in-depth analys evidence of how GenAI systems impact human experiences, social dynamics, and cultural prac various domains. Potential research areas may include, but are not limited to, the influen on creativity, labor, education, communication, and social inequalities. Ethical aspects o as fairness, transparency, and the equitable distribution of benefits and risks, may be in research. Candidate Profile: We seek a candidate with a Ph.D. in social/cultural anthropology, ethno studies, science and technology studies (STS), sociology or related fields. The candidate a strong background in digital anthropology with experience in anthropological fieldwork, online and offline ethnography. Expertise in the study of AI, particularly GenAI, and its implications is highly desirable. A working knowledge of GenAI technology and its applicat domains are expected. Previous teaching experience and excellent English skills are desire Benefits of the Position: As a member of our team, the postdoc will gain professional deve opportunities, including publishing and presenting in high-profile venues and being involv activities (one course per semester). You will work in a collegial and supportive environm equal opportunity employer and strongly encourage applications from underrepresented group are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive academic community. Faculty: Faculty of Humanities Department: Department of Social and Cultural Anthropology [ URL "https://fhs.cuni.cz/FHSE Supervisor: Mgr. Martin Heřmanský, Ph.D. E-mail: martin.hermansky@fhs.cuni.cz [ URL "mailto:martin.hermansky@fhs.cuni.cz"] Deadline date: July 22, 2024 Position available from: January 1, 2025 Submit applications with all other documents to Research Administration Office: veda@fhs.c "mailto:veda@fhs.cuni.cz"] (CC: martin.hermansky@fhs.cuni.cz [ URL "mailto:martin.hermansk 3) SECULAR FUNERAL RITES, GRIEF, MARTYRDOM AND COMMEMORATIVE PRACTICES  – Department of Historical Studies The Department of Historical Studies at the Faculty of Humanities invites applications for fellow in the research area of death studies, funeral rites and commemorative practices in century. The position is for two years starting from January 1, 2025. Secularization process went differently in European countries, and one of the last domains funeral rites. We invite research focused on spreading of secular funeral practices in Eur in the 20th century, preferably with relation to communist ideologies. Proposed research m either on development of secular funerals in the Central and Eastern Europe, or on similar the Western Europe. Comparative perspective is more than welcomed. Research area can inclu political violence, war, military martyrs, creation of secular grieving and commemoration can also focus on ideologies and proponents of civil funerals during the 20th century in d Europe.      An ideal candidate has a PhD in history, excellent research skills, and a proven ability t independent research at a post-doctoral level, as well as the ability to publish in intern We also await she/he would have an excellent knowledge of English. Expected outcomes of th fellowship include one high-quality journal article per year. Faculty: Faculty of Humanities Department: Department of Historical Studies [ URL "https://fhs.cuni.cz/FHSENG-1069.html"] Supervisor: Mgr. Olga Nešporová, Ph.D. E-mail: olga.nesporova(zavinac)fhs.cuni.cz [ MAIL "olga.nesporova(zavinac)fhs.cuni.cz"] Deadline date: July 22, 2024 Position available from: January 1, 2025 Submit applications with all other documents to Research Administration Office: veda(zavin [ MAIL "veda(zavinac)fhs.cuni.cz"] (CC: olga.nesporova(zavinac)fhs.cuni.cz [ MAIL "olga.nesporova(zavinac)fhs.cuni.cz"] )