29.4472, Jobs: Computational Linguistics; Neurolinguistics; Psycholinguistics: Post Doc, MPI for Human Cognitive and Brain Sciences

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Subject: 29.4472, Jobs: Computational Linguistics; Neurolinguistics; Psycholinguistics: Post Doc, MPI for Human Cognitive and Brain Sciences

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Date: Tue, 13 Nov 2018 10:59:58
From: Lars Meyer [lmeyer at cbs.mpg.de]
Subject: Computational Linguistics; Neurolinguistics; Psycholinguistics: Post Doc, MPI for Human Cognitive and Brain Sciences, Leipzig, Germany

 
University or Organization: MPI for Human Cognitive and Brain Sciences 
Department: Research Group Language Cycles
Job Location: Leipzig, Germany 
Web Address: http://www.cbs.mpg.de/en
Job Title: PostDoc position (neurolinguistics / computational linguistics)
Job Rank: Post Doc

Specialty Areas: Computational Linguistics; Neurolinguistics; Psycholinguistics 


Description:

The independent research group Language Cycles at the Max Planck Institute for
Human Cognitive and Brain Sciences, Leipzig, Germany (MPI CBS) is seeking a
Postdoctoral Researcher.

Our newly established research group investigates how the electrophysiological
profile of the human brain constrains our ability to understand language—and
how this may have shaped human language as such, cross-linguistically. We will
directly link behavioral psycholinguistics, experimental neurolinguistics
(i.e., mainly M/EEG), corpus linguistics (i.e., cross-linguistic treebanks),
and computational linguistics (i.e., information-theoretic modeling).

MPI CBS is equipped with a 306-channels MEG system, several EEG systems, TMS,
tDCS, two 3-T MRI scanners, a 7.0-T MRI scanner, and a SIEMENS Skyra Connectom
high-field MRI scanner. 

The successful candidate will investigate the relationship between spectral
and temporal properties of the human electroencephalogram and statistical
properties of human languages. The successful candidate will have the
opportunity to participate in the supervision of the group’s doctoral
students. We also envision international faculty exchange with collaborating
laboratories. The institute’s broad research portfolio (i.e. four departments
as well as a line of junior research groups) will provide several
opportunities for collaborative research.

Applicants must hold a doctoral degree in computational linguistics, data
science, cognitive science, or an adjacent field. Prior international
publications in renowned outlets are desired. We expect profound experience
with annotated linguistic corpora, in-depth knowledge of information theory,
and advanced skills in artificial intelligence (e.g. machine learning). The
ideal candidate will also be versatile in time– and frequency-domain analyses
of EEG data and fluent in both MATLAB® and R. 

The starting date is flexible, but should be no later than 1st October 2019,
and the duration of the post is 2 years with the possibility of an extension
for up to three years. Remuneration is based on the pay scale of the Max
Planck Society. 

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. International applicants are strongly encouraged
to apply.

To apply, please submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a personal
statement, contact information of two referees, academic certificates and
three prior publications that illustrate your suitability. Please submit your
application via our online system at the application link provided below
(subject heading: “PD 08/18”). 

Should you have any questions, please contact Lars Meyer at the contact
information below.



Application Deadline: 28-Feb-2019 
	  
Web Address for Applications: http://www.cbs.mpg.de/vacancies/open-positions 
Contact Information:
	Dr. Lars Meyer 
	Email: lmeyer at cbs.mpg.de 


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