33.1175, Jobs: Cognitive Science; Computational Linguistics; Psycholinguistics: PhD or Postdoc Position in Experimental and/or Computational Psycholinguistics, University of Stuttgart

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Subject: 33.1175, Jobs: Cognitive Science; Computational Linguistics; Psycholinguistics: PhD or Postdoc Position in Experimental and/or Computational Psycholinguistics, University of Stuttgart

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Date: Fri, 01 Apr 2022 13:20:02
From: Titus von der Malsburg [titus.von-der-malsburg at ling.uni-stuttgart.de]
Subject: Cognitive Science; Computational Linguistics; Psycholinguistics: PhD or Postdoc Position in Experimental and/or Computational Psycholinguistics, University of Stuttgart, Stuttgart, Germany

University or Organization: University of Stuttgart 
Department: Institute of Linguistics
Job Location: Stuttgart, Germany 
Web Address: https://www.ling.uni-stuttgart.de/en/
Job Title: PhD or Postdoc Position in Experimental and/or Computational Psycholinguistics
Job Rank: PhD student or Postdoc; Post Doc

Specialty Areas: Cognitive Science; Computational Linguistics; Psycholinguistics 

Description:

The research group for Psycholinguistics and Cognitive Modeling at University
of Stuttgart is seeking to hire a doctoral or postdoctoral researcher. The
successful candidate will conduct research on a topic of their choice related
to language comprehension broadly defined. The research group emphasizes
research methods, particularly eye-tracking and large-scale online
experiments, Bayesian data-analytic methods, cognitive models of language
processing, and similar. We do not expect applicants to be experts on any of
these methods, but a demonstrated interest in a subset of these methods is a
big plus.  We provide structured training in all of these areas. So this
position is a great opportunity for you to improve your methods skills.

There is no teaching obligation, but the opportunity to teach is available if
desired (topic and format largely free). The successful candidate will assist
in the management of the lab. Postdocs will occasionally supervise BA or MA
theses.

English is our standard language. Solid spoken and written English skills are
therefore required. Knowledge of German is not needed.

The position is remunerated according to pay-grade E13 of the German
collective agreement for the public service (TV-L). Postdocs will be offered a
100% contract, PhD students will be offered a 75% contract (which is still
pretty decent and includes health insurance and other benefits). In addition,
the lab provides funding for participation in workshops and conferences and a
budged for childcare during conference travel.

The start date is flexible but preferably October 2022 or earlier. The PhD
position can be extended by one year.

** Lab and larger academic environment:
University of Stuttgart is one of the oldest and most renowned technical
universities in Germany. The research group for Psycholinguistics and
Cognitive Modeling is directed by Titus von der Malsburg and is part of the
Institute of Linguistics. Our lab has multiple eye-trackers (1 × TrackPixx3, 1
× SMI iView X, and 3 × GazePoint GP3) and access to high-performance computing
infrastructure. Access to an EEG/co-registration lab (ANT Neuro, EyeLink
1000+) is possible through a partner at the university.

One theme we care deeply about is open, robust, replicable, sustainable, and
efficient science, and we are actively working to improve the workflows,
practices, and software tools that support it. The lab is family friendly and
we strive to foster a vibrant and friendly community while respecting and
accommodating personal constraints.

Several neighboring departments conduct research in related fields, such as
the Institute for Natural Language Processing, and the Faculty of Computer
Science, Electrical Engineering and Information Technology. Stuttgart is also
home to the Max Planck Institute for Intelligent Systems, the Cluster of
Excellent for Simulation Science (SimTech) and the Cyber Valley Initiative,
Europe’s largest research collaboration in the field of artificial
intelligence. Stuttgart’s academic ecosystem also maintains close ties with
the nearby University of Tübingen and other research institutions in Tübingen.

Applications are open to people of any origin, background, gender, and
orientation. Applications from severely disabled persons will be given
preferential consideration in case of equal suitability.

Please apply via the email below. Applications should include:
 - Cover letter with desired starting date (1 page)
 - Full curriculum vitae including teaching experience (if any)
 - Research statement (1 page)
 - Up to three representative publications (primarily relevant for postdoc
applications)

Application Deadline: 15-Apr-2022 

Email Address for Applications: titus.von-der-malsburg at ling.uni-stuttgart.de 
Contact Information:
	Jun.-Prof. Dr. Titus von der Malsburg 
	Email: titus.von-der-malsburg at ling.uni-stuttgart.de 

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