Applications for a fully funded PhD position in the field of digital interventions for literacy
development in between the CC School, Social and Educational Needs at SUPSI of prof.
Angela Pasqualotto and the Brain and Learning Lab of Prof. Daphné Bavelier at the
UNIGE/Campus Biotech. The position is part of the NCCR Evolving Language and of
collaboration with Pr. Silvia Brem at UZH, focusing on the development, adaptation, and
eMicacy of digital tools for literacy acquisition.
Position Details …
- Start date: September 1st, 2025 preferred
- Location: Department of Education and Learning (SUPSI) in Locarno, and Campus
Biotech/University of Geneva. The successful candidate will be registered via the
University of Geneva and spend most of their time in Locarno. - Salary according to the salary scale for PhD students from the Swiss National Science
Foundation (SNSF) [Salary ranges, guidelines for employees in SNSF-funded
projects]
• - Duration: 4 years
- Supervision: Prof. Angela Pasqualotto (SUPSI, angela.pasqualotto@supsi.ch) and
Prof. Daphne Bavelier (University of Geneva, daphne.bavelier@unige.ch)
Research Focus & Responsibilities - Develop and validate an accurate, reliable, adaptive, and automated measure of
reading and reading-related abilities for web- or tablet-based applications in at least
two languages (i.e., Italian and French) - Investigate the eMicacy of adaptive video game-based tools in enhancing reading skills
based on children’s cognitive and linguistic profiles. - Conduct large-scale experimental studies to assess reading acquisition and brain
plasticity across Italian, French, and (if permitted) German. - Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams in cognitive science, linguistics, and
educational technology. - Disseminate findings through publications and conference presentations.
About the Project & NCCR Evolving Language
The position is part of Digital Interventions Project (WP Learning Trajectories) w