Connectionists: 2-year postdoc position: Measuring human cognition and the brain using virtual reality - MPI Leipzig/Berlin

[Michael Gaebler]

Overview:

Job offer for a postdoctoral researcher: Measuring human cognition and the
brain using virtual reality

Full-time position for 2 years
at the Max Planck Institute for Human Cognitive and Brain Sciences, Leipzig
(NB: your office will be in Berlin).

Preferred starting date: August 1, 2017
Application deadline: May 31, 2017

Details at: http://www.cbs.mpg.de/vacancies/open-positions
or below.

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Details:

We are currently accepting applications for a two-year
postdoctoral position in measuring human cognition and the brain using
virtual reality (VR). The objective is the development of virtual worlds
(i.e., computer-generated complex environments, presented via VR
technology) to measure cognitive capacities and their neurophysiological
correlates. While we focus on fundamental research in healthy participants,
the aim is to improve impaired cognitive abilities in neurological patients
(e.g., after stroke). This post offers the opportunity to work on projects
compatible with the goals of the group while leaving space to provide your
own input.

We intend to develop "serious VR games" together with behavioral and
neurophysiological indices for the feasibility of VR-based cognitive
assessment and intervention. For these indices, we measure behaviour and
subjective experience together with activity in the brain (e.g., EEG and
NIRS) and the rest of the body (e.g., ECG and EDA).

You will be employed by the Max Planck Institute for Human Cognitive and
Brain Sciences in Leipzig and situated in Berlin at the MindBrainBody
Institute (http://www.mindbrainbody.de). Your office will be located at the
Berlin School of Mind and Brain, an international and interdisciplinary
graduate research school, which offers Master's, doctoral, and postdoctoral
programmes and hosts numerous events related to the investigation of the
mind and brain. You will be integrated into a newly formed team
investigating mind-brain-body interactions using VR.

The candidate should have a doctoral degree in an empirical brain and mind
science (e.g., neuroscience, psychology, or neuroimaging) and be highly
motivated to conduct fundamental mind-brain-body research using
state-of-the-art technology. We are looking for a creative and highly
self-motivated candidate, able to design and conduct his/her own research
without requiring extensive training or close supervision. The
responsibilities of the candidate also include the supervision of two
doctoral researchers and MSc students.

The successful candidate will have a proven track record in designing,
conducting, and analysing experiments, evidenced by published papers.
Ideally, you already have experience measuring activity in the nervous
systems (EEG, EDA, ECG, or NIRS) and/or experience with research in
cognitive rehabilitation. Computational thinking and data analysis/
programming expertise (e.g., in R, Python, Matlab, or C#) are highly
recommended. Advanced English language skills are required. Proficiency in
German or the willingness to learn German is appreciated.

The position is funded for two years. Remuneration depends on your
experience and is based on funding guidelines of the Max Planck Society.
The Max Planck Society is committed to increasing the number of individuals
with disabilities in its workforce and therefore encourages applications
from such qualified individuals.

For more information, please contact Dr. Michael Gaebler (gaebler at cbs.mpg.de
).

Please submit your application via our online system at
http://www.cbs.mpg.de/vacancies (subject heading is "PD 11/17"). The
deadline for application submission is May 31, 2017.
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