Eu Guest Researcher

The Chair of Theory of Cognitive Systems at the Faculty of Computer Science is looking for a

**EU guest researcher (m,f,x) for 9 months (end of project) with 39,83 hours per week, TV-L E13**:
How the targets of reaching movements are selected is being studied to understand the neural basis for decision making. The classical theoretical framework is based on accumulating perceptual information along a decision dimension until a criterion level is reached. Behavioral and neural evidence suggests, however, that the time course of perceptual information matters and that this information is continuously coupled into motor processes even after movement initiation. This is exemplified in the mouse tracking paradigm, in which the decision process unfolds while a movement is ongoing.

**extent**:

- part-time**duration**:

- temporary**beginning**:

- as soon as possible- 19.02.2024**Your tasks**:

- Building on neural processing principles formalized in Dynamic Field Theory, the goal of the project is to provide an account for the dynamics of sensorimotor decision processes and for the online updating of movements.
- The theoretical work will make use of dynamical systems modeling. The models are designed within a given framework (Home | Dynamic field theory), are simulated numerically, and are embedded in simulated experimental paradigms.

**Your profile**:

- A MSc degree in computer science, physics, mathematics, or engineering Psychologists or cognitive scientists with an affinity to mathematical thinking may also qualify.
- The work requires good conceptual understanding, while mathematical analysis and computer programming are only used to a limited extent.
- Applicants must also fulfil the criteria defined by the European Commission:

- As an Early Stage Researcher, you have to be in the first four years of your research career and have not been awarded a doctoral degree at the time of recruitment.
- At the time of recruitment by the host organisation, researchers must not have resided or carried out their main activity (work, studies, etc.) in the country of their host organisation (Germany) for more than 12 months in the 3 years immediately prior to the reference date.

**Our offerings**:

- challenging and varied tasks with a high level of personal responsibility
- team-oriented cooperation in a committed, international and appreciative team
- a dynamic environment
- fair working hours and family-friendly working
- extensive training and further education opportunities

**Additional information**:
If the position is funded by third-party funds the employee has no teaching obligation.

German language courses are offered by the University Language Center (ZfA) in the field of German as a Foreign Language (DaF).

Applications should include a CV, a short letter of motivation, names and contact information of two or more references, and diplomas and certificates indicating that a degree equivalent to a European Master degree has been obtained.

Prof. Dr. Gregor Schöner, Phone: +49234 32 27965

Travel expenses for interviews cannot be refunded.