Connectionists: Postdoc and PhD positions in Roland Fleming's lab at JLU Giessen (ERC funded)

[Roland Fleming]

Founded in 1607, Justus Liebig University Giessen (JLU) is a research university rich in tradition. Inspired by curiosity about the unknown, we enable around 26,500 students and 5,700 employees to advance science for society. Join us in breaking new ground and writing success stories - your own and those of our university. 
Support us from October 1st, 2023 in one of two full-time positions as a 
 
Postdoc (m/f/d)
in the field of Perception, Imagination and Action 
 
The position is part of the externally funded Horizon Europe ERC Advanced Grant "STUFF" and is limited in the first instance to four years, at the Chair of Experimental Psychology, Department of Experimental Psychology at the Faculty of Psychology and Sport Science. The salary is in accordance with the collective labour agreement of the State of Hessen (E 13 TV-H). 
 
Your tasks at a glance 
Performing cutting edge research on how humans perceive, reason, imagine and act, especially regarding the physical properties of objects and materials 
Experimental and/or computational modelling of basic processes of the mind, bringing together a combination of psychophysics, machine learning, motion capture, robotics, computer graphics and/or brain imaging 
Working on the project, especially planning, implementing and executing research 
Data analysis 
Presenting the results at international conferences 
Writing publications 
 
Your qualifications and competences 
Completed Master’s or equivalent university degree and Doctorate in Psychology or a related discipline (e.g., Computer Sciences, Cognitive Science, Neurosciences, Biology, Engineering) 
Skills in Perceptual Psychology, Cognitive Science, Neurosciences, Machine Learning, Computer Graphics and/or Robotics 
Interest in fundamental research and experimental work 
Skills in Deep Learning and Computer Simulation are an advantage 
International experience is another advantage 
Excellent English skills 
 
Our offer to you 
Working as part of an outstanding team of interdisciplinary researchers 
Flexible working hours 
Free use of local public transport (LandesTicket Hessen) 
More than 100 training seminars, workshops and e-learning opportunities per year for personal 
development, as well as a wide range of health and sports activities 
Remuneration according to TV-H, company pension scheme, child allowance and special payments 
Good compatibility of family and career (certificate "Audit Familiengerechte Hochschule") 
If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact Prof. Dr. Roland W. Fleming by phone (+49 641/99-26140) or by e-mail (roland.w.fleming at psychol.uni-giessen.de).
 
JLU aims to employ more women in academic research. We therefore particularly encourage female candidates to apply. JLU is regarded as a family-friendly university. Applicants with children are very welcome. Applications from disabled people of equal aptitude will be given preference. 
 
You want to break new ground with us?
Apply via our online form (https://www.uni-giessen.de/karriere/stellenangebote/application) by August 10th 2023, indicating reference number 492/06. We look forward to receiving your application. 




Founded in 1607, Justus Liebig University Giessen (JLU) is a research university rich in tradition. Inspired by curiosity about the unknown, we enable around 26,500 students and 5,700 employees to advance science for society. Join us in breaking new ground and writing success stories - your own and those of our university. 
Support us from October 1st, 2023 in part-time (65 %) as a 
 
Doctoral candidate (m/f/d)
in the field of Perception, Imagination and Action 
 
The position is part of the externally funded Horizon Europe ERC Advanced Grant "STUFF" and is limited in the first instance to four years, at the Chair of Experimental Psychology, Department of Experimental Psychology at the Faculty of Psychology and Sport Science. The salary is in accordance with the collective labour agreement of the State of Hessen (E 13 TV-H). 
 
Your tasks at a glance 
Performing cutting edge research on how humans perceive, reason, imagine and act, especially regarding the physical properties of objects and materials 
Experimental and/or computational modelling of basic processes of the mind, bringing together a combination of psychophysics, machine learning, motion capture, robotics, computer graphics and/or brain imaging 
Working on the project, especially planning, implementing and executing research 
Data analysis 
Presenting the results at international conferences 
Writing publications 
 
Your qualifications and competences 
Completed Master’s or equivalent university degree in Psychology or a related discipline (e.g., Computer Sciences, Cognitive Science, Neurosciences, Biology, Engineering) 
Skills in Perceptual Psychology, Cognitive Science, Neurosciences, Machine Learning, Computer Graphics and/or Robotics 
Interest in fundamental research and experimental work 
Skills in Deep Learning and Computer Simulation are an advantage 
International experience is another advantage 
Excellent English skills 
 
Our offer to you 
Working as part of an outstanding team of interdisciplinary researchers 
Flexible working hours 
Free use of local public transport (LandesTicket Hessen) 
More than 100 training seminars, workshops and e-learning opportunities per year for personal 
development, as well as a wide range of health and sports activities 
Remuneration according to TV-H, company pension scheme, child allowance and special payments 
Good compatibility of family and career (certificate "Audit Familiengerechte Hochschule") 
If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact Prof. Dr. Roland W. Fleming by phone (+49 641/99-26140) or by e-mail (roland.w.fleming at psychol.uni-giessen.de).
 
JLU aims to employ more women in academic research. We therefore particularly encourage female candidates to apply. JLU is regarded as a family-friendly university. Applicants with children are very welcome. Applications from disabled people of equal aptitude will be given preference. 
 
You want to break new ground with us?
Apply via our online form (https://www.uni-giessen.de/karriere/stellenangebote/application) by August 10th, 2023, indicating reference number 494/06. We look forward to receiving your application.
 
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