Doctoral Researcher in Predictive Cognition | Doctoral Researcher (m/f/d) in Predictive Cognition, 75% TV-L E13, 3 years

Job Summary

This 3-year doctoral position within the Department of Predictive Cognition offers a unique opportunity to conduct cutting-edge research at the intersection of neuroscience and psychology. You will investigate how the human brain utilizes prior expectations during speech and face perception by combining neuroimaging, behavioral measurements, and computational modeling. Day-to-day responsibilities include designing and programming experimental setups, acquiring and analyzing complex data sets, and disseminating findings through international conferences and scientific journals. The role also involves contributing to academic life through seminar teaching and student supervision. This position is particularly attractive as the team will move to the state-of-the-art THINK research building, providing a high-tech environment for interdisciplinary collaboration. Candidates should be highly motivated to apply Open Science practices and work with advanced technologies like 7T MRI and EEG in a newly established, dynamic research unit.