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PostDoc - Berlin/Potsdam Decision Neuroscience & Learning

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PostDoc - Berlin/Potsdam Decision Neuroscience & Learning

The
German Institute of Human Nutrition
Potsdam -Rehbruecke (DIfE)

is a member of the Leibniz Association . The institute’s mission is to conduct experimental and clinical research in
the field of nutrition and health, with the aim of understanding the molecular basis of nutrition -dependent
diseases, and of developing new strategies for treatment and prevention (Website: http://www.dife.de/?lang=en ).

We invite applications for the newly founded D epartment of Decision Neuroscience and Nutrition (DNN) ,
formed as part of a joint appointment with the Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin for

1 PostDoc (m/f /d )

The general aim of the department is to understand the complex mechanisms of human decision making . In this
DFG -funded project, we investigate the learning mechanism s that underly diverse decisions in healthy and
clinical populatio ns. Further, we use brain stimulation to tackle the changes in learning and decision s. This highly
int erdisciplinary research requires a systematic combination of neural, (fMRI, EEG, NIRS), physiological (SCR,
HR , Eye movements ) and metabolic da ta (i.e. hormones) .

Tasks
• Plan nin g and implementation of research projects and analysis of multimodal data (neuronal, physiological,
metabolic and behavioral data) using current and innovative methods (e.g. behavioral modelling, MVPA)
• Presentation of research results ( in scientific journals, colloquia and conferences)

Requirements and Skills
• Excellent master and doctoral degree in psychology, cognitive science, biology , computer science , medicine
or an equivalent discipline
• Relevant research experience or interest in the field of “Decision Neuroscience” or Neuro economics
• Knowledge of neuroscientific methods (fMRI, EEG, MEG or NIRS) and/or in psychophysics would be of great
advantage
• Programming skills in Matlab and experience in advanced statistical analyses (e.g. machine learning)
• Knowledge of behavioral modeling would be of great advantage
• High motivation and interest in interdisciplinary collaboration in a versatile research environment in an
international team

The advertised position is available for 2 years up until 31.12.202 1. The level of salary will be determined on the
basis of standard/tariff conditions, present qualifications and professional experience.

We expect a team player with high problem -solving skills, excellent achievements and a high level of
commitment .

Contact
Please send your detailed application (letter of motivation , CV, certificates , references) by 15.10 .201 9 to:
German Institute of Human Nutrition
Human Resources and Social Services
Arthur -Scheunert -Allee 114 -116
14558 Nuthetal
or via E-Mail to jobs@dife.de
For more information please contact:
Prof. Dr. So young Park, Head of Department DNN, E -Mail: Soyoung.Park@dife.de

By submitting your application documents, you grant us the right to collect, process, and use your personal data exclusively for the
application selection process. For further information about your rights according to the data protection law, please contact the
department Human Resources and Social Services ( jobs@dife.de ).

PostDoc - Berlin/Potsdam Decision Neuroscience & Learning

Deutsches Institut für Ernährungsforschung/Charité
Potsdam
Vollzeit, Teilzeit, Befristete Festanstellung
0 Jahre
Diplom-Abschluss, Bachelor-Abschluss, Master-Abschluss, Promotion
Deutsch, Englisch
Kenntnisse 
Neurowissenschaft, verhaltensmodellierung

Veröffentlicht am 18.11.2019

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