Job Offer from August 11, 2025
The Dynamic Cognition group at the Max Planck Institute for Biological Cybernetics led by Assaf Breska invites applications for fully funded positions for PhD students and postdocs, with a flexible starting date in October 2025 or later.
Who we are
We conduct cognitive and computational neuroscience studies in healthy and clinical human populations. We aim to understand the mechanisms of adaptive behavior in dynamic environments, with a focus on temporal cognition and its interaction with various cognitive functions. Projects focus on temporal prediction, attention and consciousness; interval and rhythm timing, learning and memory; oscillatory and non-oscillatory neural dynamics; Cortical-subcortical (cerebellum and basal ganglia) interactions.
What you will work on
The positions focus on one (or combination) of the following:
- Employing novel brain stimulation technologies (beyond TMS and tACS) to drive dynamical neural states
- Employ computational model-based M/EEG (Bayesian, state-space, and reinforcement learning) to uncover the evolution of cognitive and neural states
Who we are looking for: the ideal candidate must:
- Hold a degree in psychology, cognitive science, neuroscience, or a related discipline.
- Be proficient in English (German language skills are not necessary).
- Be interested in psychological processes, their computational architecture, and their neural basis, and in the lab’s research domains
- Have experience in designing and performing cognitive psychology / neuroscience experiments, and knowledge in statistical analysis methods.
- Have scientific programming skills in Matlab / Python.
- Experience in EEG / MEG / iEEG research, or in tACS / TMS research is highly desirable.
What we offer:
- PhD positions (TVöD-Bund E13 65%) are for three years with the possibility of extension. Candidates will enroll with the doctoral program of the Neuroscience Graduate Training Centre in Tübingen.
- Postdoc positions (TVöD-Bund E13 100%) are for two years with possibility of extension.
Lab members have the opportunity to develop their research agenda within the lab research domains, and train in various methodologies. They will join a vibrant neuroscientific research community, with possibility to participate in local and international collaborations. We foster an engaging and mutually enriching work environment, that is supportive of members’ professional and personal development.
The Max Planck Society seeks to employ more disabled people and strongly encourages them to apply. Furthermore, we actively support the compatibility of work and family life. The Max Planck Society also seeks to enhance the proportion of women and strongly encourages qualified women to apply. The Max Planck Society strives for gender equality and diversity.
To apply, please send a single PDF file containing a cover letter outlining your general research interests and your specific interests in the lab’s research topics (max. 1 page), a brief description of your research work and achievements (max. 1 page) and your CV to:
Dr. Assaf Breska, assaf.breska@tuebingen.mpg.de.
For more information go to: www.kyb.tuebingen.mpg.de/583055/dynamic-cognition-group.
Review of applications will begin on 1.9.2025. Applications will be considered until the positions are filled.