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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><u><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12.0pt">Job offer for PhD position<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">Doctoral supervisor: <a href="https://www.mpi.nl/people/drijvers-linda">dr. Linda Drijvers</a>
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">(Co-)Promotors: <a href="https://www.mpi.nl/people/holler-judith">
dr. Judith Holler</a> & <a href="https://www.mpi.nl/people/hagoort-peter">prof. dr. Peter Hagoort</a>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-US">We are looking for a full-time PhD candidate to join the newly-founded Minerva Fast Track Group ‘The Communicative Brain’, led by Linda Drijvers, at the Max Planck Institute for Psycholinguistics. The Communicative
Brain group is embedded in the </span></b><span lang="EN-US"><a href="https://www.mpi.nl/department/neurobiology-language/4"><b>Neurobiology of Language department</b></a><b> of the MPI for Psycholinguistics.<o:p></o:p></b></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-US">Job description<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">The PhD project will investigate the neurobiological basis of multimodal language comprehension and production in interactive, face-to-face communication. Specifically, you will investigate whether and how oscillatory
neural activity plays a mechanistic role in integrating auditory and visual signals within and between conversational partners, and whether behavioural and neural synchronization are important for (successful) communication. These questions will be addressed
by using new cutting-edge techniques, including dual-EEG, MEG, rapid invisible frequency tagging, and detailed behavioural analyses of auditory and visual signals in interactive contexts.
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-US">What we expect from you<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<![if !supportLists]><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:Symbol"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><![endif]><span lang="EN-US">Candidates should have, or shortly expect to obtain, a high-quality (Research) Master’s degree or equivalent in a relevant field (e.g. (cognitive) neuroscience, experimental psychology, cognitive science, linguistics,
artificial intelligence, computer science). <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span lang="EN-US">An interest in multimodal language processing; existing experience in this domain is an advantage<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span lang="EN-US">Experience in carrying out empirical research (e.g., experimental design, recruitment, participant testing, quantitative data analysis, report writing)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<![if !supportLists]><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:Symbol"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><![endif]><span lang="EN-US">Experience in data analysis/programming in MATLAB and/or Python and/or R, programming with the experiment software Presentation/Psychtoolbox is an advantage.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span lang="EN-US">An interest in EEG or MEG is expected, and candidates with prior experience in EEG/MEG are particularly encouraged to apply.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span lang="EN-US">The ability to present ideas clearly, also to people from other disciplinary backgrounds; existing publications and conference/presentation experience is an advantage<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<![if !supportLists]><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:Symbol"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><![endif]><span lang="EN-US">A very good command of written and spoken English is a must; native (or near native) knowledge of Dutch is an advantage. If the candidate has no knowledge of Dutch, the candidate should be willing to learn Dutch
as soon as possible. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-US">What we have to offer<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">The PhD position is fully funded for 4 years (starting gross salary is €2,569 per month). The institute provides fully equipped research facilities, technical support, as well as a conference and travel budget. PhD students
participate in the <a href="https://www.mpi.nl/imprs"><span style="color:windowtext">International Max Planck Research School for Language Sciences</span></a>, which involves core and individually chosen coursework to complement the PhD research and training
in soft skills such as writing and presentation. You are entitled to 30 holiday days per year (on the basis of fulltime employment), as well as Dutch and German institute holidays.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-US">Work environment / employer<br>
</span></b><span lang="EN-US">The <a href="http://www.mpi.nl">MPI for Psycholinguistics</a> in Nijmegen is the only research institute in the world entirely devoted to the study of language. Our goal is to understand how our minds and brains process language,
how language interacts with other aspects of mind, and how we can learn languages of quite different types. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">We are situated on the campus of the Radboud University, and have close collaborative links with the
<a href="https://www.ru.nl/donders/">Donders Institute for Brain, Cognition and Behaviour</a> and the
<a href="https://www.ru.nl/cls/">Centre for Language Studies</a> at <a href="http://www.ru.nl">
Radboud University</a>. Cross-departmental projects and interdisciplinary work are strongly encouraged.
<br>
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We are 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 Max Planck Society is
an equal opportunities employer. Applications from under-represented minorities, women, and people with disabilities are particularly encouraged.<br>
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<b>Application process<br>
</b>Applications should include:<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></p>
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</span>i.<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> </span></span></span><![endif]><span lang="EN-US">One-page statement of why you are interested in this post, why you consider yourself a good match for the post, and what your research interests
are<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span>ii.<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> </span></span></span><![endif]><span lang="EN-US">One-page summary of your MA/MSc dissertation
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</span>iii.<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> </span></span></span><![endif]><span lang="EN-US">CV including publication list<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<![if !supportLists]><span lang="EN-US"><span style="mso-list:Ignore"><span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span>iv.<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> </span></span></span><![endif]><span lang="EN-US">Names and email addresses of up to three referees who would be willing to provide letters of recommendation <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">Electronic applications should be sent to Carolin Lorenz (<a href="mailto:carolin.lorenz@mpi.nl">carolin.lorenz@mpi.nl</a>). For questions and informal enquiries, contact Dr. Linda Drijvers (<a href="mailto:linda.drijvers@mpi.nl">linda.drijvers@mpi.nl</a>)
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">The deadline for applications is <b>October 26, 2020</b> and Skype interviews will be held early November. The start date of this position is January 1<sup>st</sup>, 2021.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"><a href="https://www.mpi.nl/career-education/vacancies/vacancy/phd-position-group-communicative-brain">Link to online vacancy</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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