The Cognitive Science lab (Prof. Dr. Adele Diederich) at Jacobs University
Bremen invites applications for a
PhD position/Research assistant (m/f/d)
(75 % of a fulltime position, TVL E 13, for three years)
It is to be filled as soon as possible. Responsibilities include scientific research
within the project “Testing race models for the stop signal task: the copula
approach” funded by DFG (German Science Foundation) and jointly awarded
to Prof. Diederich (JUB) and Prof. Colonius (Carl von Ossietzky UniversitaÌt
Oldenburg).
The stop signal paradigm is the dominant tool for investigating response in-
hibition in both behavioral and neurophysiological settings. The aim of this
project is to investigate quantitative models for this paradigm via statistical
analysis and simulation, drawing upon methods from recent developments in
the statistical theory of copulas.
Your qualifications:
• University degree (Master or Diploma) in Psychology, Statistics, or Math-
ematics
• Basic knowledge of quantitative/formal modeling
• Some background in the theory of copulas is advantageous
• Very good programming skills (R, MatLab, Mathematica)
• Good command of English, both in written and oral communication
• No knowledge of German language is required. Jacobs University Bremen
is an international research university
• Ability to work independently and in a team
Your application:
Application documents (CV, complete list of publications, academic records,
transcripts (copies) of certificates/degrees, and contact information of two ref-
erences) will be accepted continuously until the position is filled.
Please send your applications in a single PDF to Prof. Dr. Adele Diederich
(a.diederich@jacobs-university.de) with subject “PhD position Stop Signal ”.
See http://adiederich.user.jacobs-university.de and https://uol.de/en/hans-colonius
for further information.
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