Postdoctoral Researcher (Environmental Neuroscience)
The “Center for Environmental Neuroscience” at the Max Planck Institute for Human Development is seeking applications for a
Postdoctoral Research Position
(E 13 TVöD; 39 hours/week)
The position is initially filled for two years (with an option for extension of one year). The position is available from July 1st, 2024 or later.
The Center for Environmental Neuroscience (Director: Prof. Dr. Simone Kühn) investigates how the physical environment affects the individual. We conduct research focusing on the question whether and how the external environment (e.g. natural landscapes vs. urban areas) impacts brain plasticity as well as behavior using methods of functional and structural magnetic resonance imaging, georeferencing and image analysis of photographs. By providing a better understanding and quantification of the relationship between the environment and the brain, we hope to influence the designing of physical environments in ways that will optimize well-being and cognitive functioning as well as human mental and physical health.
Job Description
We have access to a research-only 3T MR scanner, as well as a virtual reality (VR) lab and functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS). In the coming years, the newly established Max Planck Dahlem Campus of Cognition at the MPIB will provide additional access to a new 3T MR scanner and a 7T MR scanner. Our research group is located at the Max Planck Institute for Human Development (MPIB) in Berlin with an international working atmosphere. No German language is required for working at the MPIB. In addition, a large community of Berlin neuroscientists provides great opportunities for scientific exchange. For informal inquiries and further information, please contact: Prof. Dr. Simone Kühn (kuehn@mpib-berlin.mpg.de).
Requirements
We are searching a postdoc with a strong interest in environmental neuroscience. A successful applicant needs to hold a doctoral degree in neuroscience, psychology, or related fields. Applicants should have a solid background the design, acquisition and data analysis of structural and functional MRI and documented programming skills (e.g. Matlab/R/Python/shell). Expertise in longitudinal intervention studies and the analysis of large-scale neuroimaging data sets would be appreciated. Prior experience with georeferencing and image analysis would be helpful but no requirement. The ability to work independently as well as a high proficiency of the English language is required.
The Max Planck Society strives for gender and diversity equality. We welcome applications from all backgrounds. 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.
Application Deadline: Open until the position is filled. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
You can find the privacy policy for the processing of personal data in the context of your application here: https://www.mpib-berlin.mpg.de/1589569/en_infos_bewerbung.pdf
- Research center
- Center for Environmental Neuroscience (CEN)
- Locations
- Berlin
- Remote status
- Hybrid Remote
Berlin
About Max-Planck-Institut für Bildungsforschung
The Max Planck Institute for Human Development is dedicated to the study of human development and education, as well as human-machine interaction. Researchers of various disciplines – including psychology, education, sociology, medicine, history, economics, computer science, and mathematics – work together on interdisciplinary projects at the Berlin Institute. The research questions they examine include how people make effective decisions even under time pressure and information overload, how the interaction between behaviour and brain function changes over the lifespan, as well as how human emotions change in a historical context and how they have affected the course of history itself and what social innovations and challenges come with digitalization.
Postdoctoral Researcher (Environmental Neuroscience)
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