Postdoc Positions in Human Cognitive and Brain Sciences

Germany. Max Planck Institute.

Two years full-time postdoctoral positions are available within the Max Planck Institute for Human Cognitive and Brain Sciences. The positions will be in the research project entitled “Cognitive and Neural Mechanisms of Joint Action“. The positions can potentially be extended for up to 5 years total

Expected candidates are those with a strong interest in this topic and the motivation to contribute new ideas to an emerging research field. Previous experience in one or more of the following is desirable: designing and running behavioural experiments, programming, motion tracking, eye tracking, ERP, fMRI. Candidates should have completed their PhD and should have very good written and spoken English language skills.

The post-doctoral researcher will be part of a young and enthusiastic team working on a range of questions pertaining to the human ability to collaborate and coordinate actions with others. A major focus will be on the role of shared task representations, joint attention, and temporal coordination.

Application should include CV, names of 3 referees who have agreed to be contacted for letters of recommendation, as well as a one-page research statement summarizing your previous research experience and addressing your interest in the topic. Send the application to Dr. phil. Natalie Sebanz (see below).

Please quote the positions reference number (catchwords/bid reference number) :PD 2/08. Deadline for receipt of the application is on May 15th 2008.

For further details, you may contact:
Max Planck Institute for Human Cognitive and Brain Sciences
Dr. phil. Natalie Sebanz
PO Box 500355
04303 Leipzig
E-mail: n.sebanz@bham.ac.uk