The evolutionary origins of mapping social connections

Research Fellow (primate cognition)

Salary- £33, - £38, per annum

Full time/ 3 year fixed term position (October - October )

About the Role

In this role, you will lead the development of cognitive experimental research, in connection with the Leverhulme Trust funded project, ‘The evolutionary origins of mapping social connections’. You will work alongside , and collaborators Dr Sébastien Ballesta and .

To be successful in a complex social world, understanding the connections between others beyond personal connections is paramount. Individuals differ in their ability to create a mental map of these connections, but why they differ, and what causes this, remains unexplained. We propose that the ability to process facial expressions and thus build an understanding of others’ relationships, is key to explaining these differences. Through a series of cognit...