Scientific Assistant / Postdoc Position in Systems and Cognitive Neuroscience

The Cognitive Neuroscience Laboratory (led by Stefan Treue) at the German Primate Center focuses on the neural foundations of visual perception, particularly the role of attention in processing visual motion information. The main techniques used include extracellular recordings from the visual cortex of behaviorally trained rhesus macaques (including neuropharmacological and optogenetic approaches, as well as multielectrode recordings), psychophysical studies with human subjects, and computational modeling and data analysis.
We are seeking postdoctoral natural scientists with an interest in basic research in visual perception and information processing. We expect high motivation, commitment, and proficiency in English. We offer excellent research conditions in an internationally recognized department.
The ideal candidate will have programming experience (MATLAB, C), experimental knowledge (electrophysiological recordings or human psychophysics), and a strong quantitative background (statistics, modeling, data analysis, mathematics, physics, engineering).
For inquiries or for sending your application (include the usual documents), please email:
Prof. Dr. Stefan Treue
Department of Cognitive Neuroscience
German Primate Center
Kellnerweg 4, 37077 Göttingen
E-mail: Postdoc-application
Doctoral positions
The Cognitive Neuroscience Laboratory (Prof. Stefan Treue), Sensomotor Group (Prof. Dr. Alexander Gail), and the Decision and Awareness Group (Dr. Igor Kagan) offer doctoral positions.
The research in our department focuses on the neural foundations of visual attention and motion perception, sensorimotor processing, spatial perception, decision-making, and neuroprosthetics. Our research approach mainly involves extracellular recordings from the cerebral cortex and thalamus of non-human primates, along with psychophysical experiments in humans. Functional brain imaging studies in non-human primates, including companion studies in humans, as well as computational modeling of neural processes, are also crucial components of our work.
As part of the Center for System Neuroscience (CSN) and the Bernstein Center for Computational Neuroscience (BCCN), we provide a stimulating, multidisciplinary research environment with a focus on both experimental and theoretical neuroscience. Doctoral candidates can choose from various neuroscience PhD programs offered by the Göttingen Graduate School for Neurosciences, Biophysics, and Molecular Biosciences (GGNB).
We are looking for highly motivated individuals with a strong interest in systems neuroscience. A degree in neuroscience, physics, engineering, biology, psychology, or other relevant fields, as well as good English skills, are required. Programming experience is highly desirable.
To apply, please complete our application form and submit it via email along with the listed documents.
E-mail: Doctoral application
Applications from women are strongly encouraged.
Candidates with disabilities will be given priority if equally qualified.