Dr. Sébastien Hétu

Associate Professor

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Biography

Sébastien Hétu is an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychology at the Université de Montréal. His research primarily focuses on social norm processing and social hierarchy cognition using innovative approaches grounded in computational neuroscience. He investigates the origins of individual differences in social norm processing and how contextual factors can alter this processing. He aims to understand the brain's ability to establish and adapt to social hierarchies and how hierarchical information guides behavior. His work includes examining cognitive, environmental, and social factors that contribute to societal interaction and the implications of social experiences on decision-making processes.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2016-01-01 — Present

Université de Montréal • Montréal, QC, Canada

Conduct research and teach courses in psychology focusing on social cognition and neuroscience.

Requirements for Université de Montréal

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:90
Prerequisites
MSc in Pharmacology or equivalent Research supervisor confirmation
Application Checklist
  • Transcripts
  • Birth certificate
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Proof of French proficiency (B2/C1)
Specialization Notes

Department of Pharmacology and Physiology - Research intensive with options in Neuropharmacology and Pharmacogenomics.