PhD positions 004-2021-JAN

01

Denmark

截至: March/14/2021

02

MPI

截至: Feb/01/2021

https://www.mpi.nl/imprs-phd-fellowships-2021

The International Max Planck Research School (IMPRS) for Language Sciences is offering two fully-funded PhD Fellowship for four years (2021-2025) with a preferred start-date in September or October, 2021.

The position

The IMPRS for Language Sciences invites applications for TWO fellowships that are fully funded by the Max Planck Society for the Advancement of Science. The goal of the scheme is to enable young researchers to pursue interdisciplinary research projects in the language sciences, supervised by leading scientists at the Max Planck Institute for Psycholinguistics and its partner institutes at the Radboud University -- the Centre for Language Studies and the Donders Institute for Brain, Cognition and Behaviour. With a diverse selection of potential supervisors to choose from, the applicant is invited to explore the range of research possibilities on offer.

The fellowships are suitable for applicants from a variety of backgrounds including:

• artificial intelligence

• biology

• (cognitive) neuroscience

• cognitive science

• computer science

• genetics

• linguistics

• mathematics

• neurobiology

• physics

• psychology

Conditions of employment

The PhD position is fully funded for 4 years with an annual gross salary of approx. €33,770 (inclusive of an annual holiday allowance). You will be entitled to 30 holiday days per year (on the basis of full-time employment), as well as Dutch and German institute holidays. A personal pension scheme is included, to which both employer and employee pay a monthly contribution.

You will have access to state-of-the art research and training facilities and a generous conference and travel budget. Your educational training programme will be provided by the International Max Planck Research School for Language Sciences, and will involve both core and individually chosen coursework to complement the PhD research, and training in soft skills such as writing and presentation. Radboud University, our partner university, will issue the doctoral degree through the faculty at which the promoting professor in the supervisory committee is appointed. 

Employer

The MPI for Psycholinguistics conducts interdisciplinary research into the psychological, social and biological foundations of language. Scientists at the Institute study a variety of topics including how children and adults acquire language, the role of genetic factors, how speaking and listening happen in real time, how the brain processes language for communication, and how language connects to cognition and culture. The Institute's approach to the science of language and communication is unique, addressing these fundamental issues at multiple levels, from molecules and cells to circuits and brains, all the way through to the behaviour of individuals and populations.

We are situated on the campus of the Radboud University in Nijmegen, and have close collaborative links with the Donders Institute for Brain, Cognition and Behaviour and the Centre for Language Studies at Radboud University.  Staff and students at the MPI have access to state-of-the art research and training facilities (including audio-visual equipment, EEG, fMRI, eye tracking, virtual reality labs, molecular biology labs and a child-friendly child development lab).

The Institute is part of the Max Planck Society, an independent non-governmental association of German-funded research institutes dedicated to fundamental research in the natural sciences, life sciences, social sciences, and the humanities.

The MPI for Psycholinguistics recognises the positive value of diversity, promotes equality and challenges discrimination. We are committed to redressing systemic problems with diversity in science, and therefore welcome applications from individuals from minority groups and from groups that are otherwise underrepresented.

Requirements

Essential

• A high-quality (Research) Master’s degree or equivalent* in a relevant field of the intended project, such as artificial intelligence, biology, (cognitive) neuroscience, cognitive science, computer science, genetics, linguistics, mathematics, neurobiology, neuroimaging, physics, and psychology.
  *see FAQ section, #11 for more information. 

• A demonstrable interest in conducting interdisciplinary research on language.

• Experience in carrying out empirical research (e.g., experimental design, recruitment, participant testing, quantitative data analysis, report writing).

• Expertise using statistical packages and/or programming languages to analyse data and/or model behaviour.

• A demonstrable ability to present research ideas clearly to people from a range of disciplinary backgrounds.

• Excellent written and spoken English. The language of the Institute is English, so knowledge of Dutch is not required.
   

Desirable

• Some experience giving research talks or poster presentations and preparing manuscripts for publication would be an advantage.

• Some experience and/or a serious interest in interdisciplinary research on language is an advantage.

• Depending on the intended project, native (or near-native) knowledge of the language(s)of study is desirable.

Application procedure

Your application must contain:

1. A one-page personal statement in which you clearly discuss why you chose the supervisor pair and how your research profile is an excellent fit for your chosen interdisciplinary project. (see FAQ section below for information about supervisor pairs).

2. A one-page summary of your masters or bachelor honours thesis project.

3. A CV (see FAQ section for information about what the CV should include).

4. Copies of diplomas and transcripts, and other relevant supporting documents.

5. Names and e-mail addresses of up to three referees who would be willing to provide letters of recommendation, should you be invited for an interview.

Please submit the application form no later than noon (CET) on 1 February, 2021. 
The application form will be automatically deactivated at that time.
Applications sent via e-mail and third-party portals will not be processed.

For informal enquiries, please contact Kevin Lam.
The IMPRS Office is closed from 18 Dec 2020. Please expect a response to your e-mail from 4 January 2021 onwards. 

这里可以看项目列表，基本都是language方向。

https://www.mpi.nl/supervisor-pairs-2021

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