Postdoctoral Position at Max Planck: The Department of Sensory and Sensorimotor Systems at the Max Planck Institute for Biological Cybernetics and the University of Tübingen is seeking highly skilled and motivated individuals for a Postdoctoral Position. This position offers the opportunity to work on projects focused on understanding visual attentional and perceptual processes using a range of methodologies including fMRI/MRI, TMS, EEG/MEG, and more. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with Prof. Li Zhaoping and the research team. For more details on the projects, please visit: Project Details
| Designation | Postdoctoral Researcher |
|---|---|
| Research Area | Neurosciences, Cognitive Research |
| Location | Max Planck Institute for Biological Cybernetics, Tübingen, Germany |
| Eligibility/Qualification |
- Ph.D. in neuroscience, psychology, computer science, physics, or a related natural science or engineering field.
- Publications in peer-reviewed journals.
- Proficiency in human visual psychophysics techniques, including MATLAB programming for experiments, data collection, analysis, and paper writing.
- Familiarity with hardware and techniques in eye tracking, fMRI/MRI, EEG, MEG, TMS, tDCS/tACS, and related methods.
- Experience in project management is desirable.
- Strong command of English; knowledge of German is a plus.
Job Description:
Postdoctoral Position (m/f/d) | Human Psychophysics for Understanding Vision
- Conduct and participate in research projects, including lab setup, data collection, data analysis, report and paper writing, and scientific conference presentations.
- Collaborate on laboratory operations, experiment planning, maintenance, and procedures.
- Coordinate with the principal investigator and team members for project strategies, planning, and supervision of student projects or teaching assistance for university courses in the field.
How to Apply: The position is available immediately and will remain open until filled. However, preference will be given to applications received by November 30, 2023. To apply, please submit the following:
- A cover letter, including your desired start date.
- A motivation statement.
- A CV.
- Names and contact details of three references.
- Transcripts from your past and current education, listing courses taken and grades.
- Copies of your degree certificates.
- PDF file(s) of your best publication(s) or other documents strengthening your application.
Please use PDF files and send your application to jobs.li@tuebingen.mpg.de. Informal inquiries can also be directed to this email address. Note that incomplete applications (missing information in items 1-4) will not be considered unless the cover letter explains when the necessary materials will be supplied.
Last Date for Apply: 30 November 2023
Disclaimer: This job post is based on publicly available information and is not an official posting by the Max Planck Institute for Biological Cybernetics or the University of Tübingen. Please verify the details from the official institutions’ websites for more information.
For additional information or inquiries, you can contact jobs.li@tuebingen.mpg.de.
