Postdoc (f/m/d) - Self Learning Systems Lab/Department of Rehabiliation and Special Education

The University of Cologne is one of the largest and most research-intensive universities in Germany, offering a wide range of subjects. With its six faculties and its interfaculty centres, it offers a broad spectrum of scientific disciplines and internationally outstanding profile areas, supported by the administration with its services.

The position will be part of the Self Learning Systems Lab (Assistant Prof. Benjamin Gagl) at the Department of Rehabilitation and Special Education at the University of Cologne, Germany. The lab investigates neurocognitive processes in reading and learning to read to develop computational methods that aid diagnostic decisions and increase training outcomes in educational settings.

YOUR TASKS

• Preparation, conduction, analysis, and documentation of experiments in reading and language science
• Development of computational models, publication of results, and writing research grants
• Presentation of results at conferences
• Teaching obligation of four hours per week per semester
• Own research
• Administration

YOUR PROFILE

• Candidates should hold a PhD or are in the process of finalizinga PhD in cognitive neuroscience, data science, psychology, empirical educational sciences, psycholinguistics, or a related field
• The candidate should have interests in the areas of reading science, learning to read, dyslexia, or foreign language acquisition
• It will be beneficial if the candidate has solid skills in quantitative data analysis with R or Python and knowledge of using Unix-based computer systems
• Ideally, programming skills, experience with machine learning, or experience with computational modeling
• The position demands eagerness, inter-disciplinary curiosity, and technical aptitude to conduct advanced electrophysiological and neuroimaging research and analyses
• Good written and spoken English skills

WE OFFER YOU

• Excellent research infrastructures
• A diverse and fair working environment
• Support in reconciling work and family life
• Flexible working time models, full-time positions suitable for job sharing
• Extensive advanced training opportunities
• Occupational health management offers
• Local transport ticket at a discount for UoC employees
• Opportunity for remote work

The position is available as soon as possible on a full-time basis (39,83 hours per week). It is limited to 2 years with the possibilty of extension for 1 year. If the applicant meets the relevant wage requirements and personal qualifications, the salary is based on remuneration group 13 TV-L of the pay scale for the German public sector.

The University of Cologne is committed to equal opportunities and diversity. Women are especially encouraged to apply and will be considered preferentially in accordance with the Equal Opportunities Act of North Rhine-Westphalia (Landesgleichstellungsgesetz – LGG NRW). We also expressly welcome applications from people with disabilities / special needs or of equal status.

Please apply online at: https://jobportal.uni-koeln.de with proof of the sought qualifications. The reference number is Wiss2211-01. The application deadline is 27.11.2022. If you have any questions, please contact Jun.-Prof. Dr. Benjamin Gagl ([email protected] ).