Neurosciences, Cognitive Research & Linguistics

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Brain Networks Research & Development, Human language processing, EEG & MRI experiments, Realistic modeling of biological neural networks

Email Address:

knoesche@cbs.mpg.de

Location:

Max Planck Institute for Human Cognitive and Brain Sciences

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🎓 PhD Position in Neurosciences, Cognitive Research & Linguistics – Leipzig, Germany


 


 


The Max Planck Institute for Human Cognitive and Brain Sciences (MPI CBS) in Leipzig, Germany, is offering a 3-year PhD position (m/f/d) in the Brain Networks Research & Development Group, led by Prof. Thomas Knösche.


 


 


🔬 Project focus:


 



• Investigating the role of long-range brain connectivity in human language processing


 



• EEG & MRI experiments


 



• Realistic modeling of biological neural networks


 



• Collaboration with TU Berlin, TU Chemnitz & Czech Academy of Sciences (DFG-funded)


 


 


📌 Requirements:


 


- Master’s (or equivalent) in engineering, computer science, neuroscience, physics, or related


 


- Strong programming skills (C++, Matlab, Python)


 


- Experience with EEG/MEG, MRI, biophysical modeling, or ML is a plus


 


 


🏛 What MPI offers:


 


- A world-class research environment with cutting-edge facilities (3T Connectom, 7T Terra.X, MEG, EEG, TMS)


 


- Interdisciplinary projects on brain stimulation, sensory perception, cognition, and ML


 


- Initial 3-year contract (65% TVöD E13) with possible extension


 


 


📩 How to Apply:


 


Send:


 


~ Motivation & research interest statement (max 2 pages)


 


~ CV


 


~ Transcripts (BSc + MSc)


 


~ Up to 2 referees’ contact details


 


~ Reference: “PhD 10/25”


 


 


Informal inquiries: Prof. Dr. Thomas R. Knösche –


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The Max Planck Society strongly encourages applications from women, non-binary researchers, and persons with disabilities.


 


 

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