[vslist] Post-Doc position, Max Planck Tuebingen

[Ian Thornton]

PostDoc Position Available

A postdoctoral research position in the field of human perception and
performance is available at the Max Planck Institute for Biological
Cybernetics, Department Cognitive and Computational Psychophysics (Prof.
Dr. H. H. B=FClthoff) in T=FCbingen, Germany. The experimental research will=
 be
carried out within the framework of the interdisciplinary project "JAST:
Joint-Action in Science and Technology", which is funded by the European
Commission. The overall project aims at building jointly-acting autonomous
systems that communicate and work intelligently on mutual tasks, based on
the processing principles underlying human cognitive behaviour. The JAST
Consortium consists of seven research departments stationed in five
European countries. The research focus of the current position will be to
understand perception and cognition in the context of two or more human
individuals engaged in coordinated joint action.


Requirements

Applicants are expected to have a background in Perception and Cognitive
Psychology, or a related field. Applicants should have a strong
methodological and statistical background proven by a PhD degree in
Biology, Psychology, Behavioural or Cognitive Sciences or a related field.
Programming skills and experience with virtual reality techniques are
desirable but not necessary. Research experience in human perceptual-motor
coordination is a plus. Motivation and ability to work in an international
team in an interdisciplinary field is taken for granted.

Conditions of Employment

The position is available from October 1st, 2004 for 2 years with a
possible extension of 2 years. The successful candidate will receive a
competitive salary German civil service pay scale (BAT). The Max Planck
Institute is an equal opportunity employer. Applications from women and
individuals with disabilities are particularly encouraged.

=46or more information and informal enquiries contact:

Dr. Ian Thornton
ian.thornton@tuebingen.mpg.de

=46ormal applications should include a brief statement of research experienc=
e
and interests, CV, as well as the name and address of two reference
persons.
=46ormal applications can be sent until October 1st, 2004 to:

Prof. H. H. B=FClthoff
Max Planck Institute for Biological Cybernetics
Spemannstr. 38
D-72076 T=FCbingen
Germany

Internet: http://www.kyb.tuebingen.mpg.de/bu/



Ian M. Thornton, Ph.D.

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