[Eeglablist] Fully-funded PhD position in Cognitive Neuroscience at Leibniz Research Centre in Dortmund, Germany

[Klatt, Laura]

Dear all,

The Leibniz Research Centre for Working Environments and Human Factors in Dortmund, Germany has a fully-funded, open PhD position in Cognitive Neuroscience. The project will primarily focus on investigating EEG-measures of selective attention and working memory in multisensory environments. Please see the official job ad below and share it with potential applicants.

Kind regards,

Laura Klatt

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‘Forschungsgesellschaft für Arbeitsphysiologie und Arbeitsschutz e.V. Dortmund’ (legal entity name) is a research institution institutionally funded by the German Federal Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs and the State of North Rhine-Westphalia. It is the sponsor of ’Leibniz Research Centre for Working Environment and Human Factors at TU Dortmund’ (IfADo). IfADo explores the risks and potentials of modern work in interdisciplinary approaches. We combine the disciplines of Ergonomics, Immunology, Toxicology, Psychology and Neurosciences. Within the Department of Ergonomics, we work on issues of basic neuroscientific research and aim to transfer those findings to applied settings.

In the department Ergonomics we are seeking to fill a

PhD position in cognitive neuroscience (m, f, d)

The position is limited to 3 years and to-be-filled at the next possible date. The salary will be in accordance with the German TV-L Salary Scale (75% TV-L 13, see an English explanation here: https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.cats.rwth-2Daachen.de_cms_CATS_Der-2DLehrstuhl_Stellenangebote_-7Eqspt_Stelleninfos_lidx_1_&d=DwIGaQ&c=-35OiAkTchMrZOngvJPOeA&r=kB5f6DjXkuOQpM1bq5OFA9kKiQyNm1p6x6e36h3EglE&m=2MsEAOiWcctv5KFIUwZfpJovwwrc6iQVIXOfpNV1RV2zOYRVaekQubUpsLc7SilW&s=kGyqwjMtZ3F17ZZy98ygT22uMY6E-v0650RCXXAaf8I&e= )

The successful applicant will contribute to a project, investigating selective attention and working memory processes in a multisensory context. In particular, we are interested in how the auditory and the visual system interact during the deployment of attention in multisensory environments and how audio-visual information is integrated. To answer those research questions, we primarily use the EEG. Beyond that, the application of eye-tracking or (functional) MRI is possible within the project.

Your Tasks

  *   Conducting research in a project investigating attentional and working memory processes in a multisensory context
  *   Conducting (EEG-) experiments in combination with eye-tracking (and possibly fMRI)
  *   Statistical data analysis
  *   Preparation of manuscripts for publication in peer-reviewed journals
  *   Presentation of scientific results at (inter-)national conferences
  *   The contribution of your own ideas to the project is encouraged

Your Profile

  *   Master’s degree (or diploma) in psychology, neuroscience, cognitive science, or a related field from a university/technical college
  *   Enthusiasm for neuroscientific research, a keen interest in the research topics listed above, and the motivation to apply open science practices
  *   High level of proficiency in statistical analyses
  *   Excellent command of English in written and oral communication
  *   Programming skills (preferably MATLAB) as well as previous experience in acquisition and analysis of EEG data are desired, but not required
  *   Amenability to work with participants and strong organizational skills

Our Offer:

  *   A part-time position with currently 29,87 working hours per week
  *   Remuneration according to the collective agreement for the public service (position EG 13 TV-L. The classification depends on the collective agreement and personal requirements)
  *   All social benefits provided by the public service (e.g., an annual bonus, capital-formation benefits)
  *   Flexible working hours for the compatibility of family and career
  *   Promotion of professional development
  *   Outstanding research infrastructure, financial resources, and technical support (simulation laboratories, EEG, stress laboratory, fMRI, non-invasive brain stimulation)
  *   A positive working environment in a supportive team
  *   An interesting, responsible, and versatile field of work
  *   Possibility to participate in the qualification program offered by the Research Academy Ruhr (https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__research-2Dacademy-2Druhr.de_&d=DwIGaQ&c=-35OiAkTchMrZOngvJPOeA&r=kB5f6DjXkuOQpM1bq5OFA9kKiQyNm1p6x6e36h3EglE&m=2MsEAOiWcctv5KFIUwZfpJovwwrc6iQVIXOfpNV1RV2zOYRVaekQubUpsLc7SilW&s=swRZszlooa3-hQY4tU9YbSwRode0uLaFb98fEtKe41Q&e= )
  *   Attendance of national and international conferences (funding is provided)

The IfADo promotes professional equality for all genders and is certified accordingly. We value diversity and therefore welcome all applications – regardless of gender, disability, nationality or ethnic and social origin. General information about the Institute can be found here https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.ifado.de&d=DwIGaQ&c=-35OiAkTchMrZOngvJPOeA&r=kB5f6DjXkuOQpM1bq5OFA9kKiQyNm1p6x6e36h3EglE&m=2MsEAOiWcctv5KFIUwZfpJovwwrc6iQVIXOfpNV1RV2zOYRVaekQubUpsLc7SilW&s=MpnjKHIWwf89IZbt390LaylDt7Q-DiV38sIfG8Rd2vQ&e= <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.ifado.de&d=DwIGaQ&c=-35OiAkTchMrZOngvJPOeA&r=kB5f6DjXkuOQpM1bq5OFA9kKiQyNm1p6x6e36h3EglE&m=2MsEAOiWcctv5KFIUwZfpJovwwrc6iQVIXOfpNV1RV2zOYRVaekQubUpsLc7SilW&s=MpnjKHIWwf89IZbt390LaylDt7Q-DiV38sIfG8Rd2vQ&e= >. For further information please contact Dr. Laura-Isabelle Klatt (phone: +49-231 1084-260, email: klatt at ifado.de<mailto:klatt at ifado.de>)

Have we aroused your interest?

Please send your application with the usual documents (cover letter, curriculum vitae, copies of certificates, list of grades, list of publications if applicable)* by 15.12.2021 with the subject “PhD Ergo Neuroscience” preferably by email to bewerbung at ifado.de<mailto:bewerbung at ifado.de>.


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Dr. Laura-Isabelle Klatt
Leibniz Research Centre for Working Environment and Human Factors
Department of Ergonomics
Research Unit: Information processing
Ardeystr. 67
44139 Dortmund

Contact:
klatt at ifado.de
+49 / 231 1084 260
twitter: @LoraKlatt

Personal website: https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__lauraklatt.github.io_&d=DwIGaQ&c=-35OiAkTchMrZOngvJPOeA&r=kB5f6DjXkuOQpM1bq5OFA9kKiQyNm1p6x6e36h3EglE&m=2MsEAOiWcctv5KFIUwZfpJovwwrc6iQVIXOfpNV1RV2zOYRVaekQubUpsLc7SilW&s=-gIt2TcVfvjriBR3-XiXRPIEeCHzZ7-QL5rm60VynvI&e=