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<span lang="EN-US" style="mso-fareast-language:DE">with TV-L E13, 100 % for 3 years.
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<b><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-fareast-language:DE">The position<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6.0pt;line-height:normal"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-fareast-language:DE">The position is linked to a project on the topic "</span><span lang="EN-US">Mechanisms, Capacities, and Dependencies: A New Theory of Causal
Reasoning", led by Michael R. Waldmann and funded by </span><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-fareast-language:DE">the German Research Foundation (Koselleck program). The goal of the project is to develop a novel theory of causal cognition, integrating insights
from Pearl's hierarchical causal inference theory with new theories of mechanisms developed in philosophy of science (the New Mechanism view). One of the expected outcomes is a new psychological theory that explains everyday causal cognition.
</span><span lang="EN-US">The theory will be experimentally tested by investigating different causal models, mechanisms, and tasks in various content domains and populations (adults, children, non-human primates). Additionally, computational models of the theory
will be developed and the role of mechanisms in psychological research will be analyzed.
</span><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-fareast-language:DE">The project will bring together an interdisciplinary group of researchers from different fields of cognitive science.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<b><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-fareast-language:DE">Requirements</span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-fareast-language:DE">
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<span lang="EN-US" style="mso-fareast-language:DE">A PhD degree in Psychology, Cognitive Science, or a related field is required. We are primarily looking for a candidate with experience with empirically testing theories of causal reasoning. Candidates with
research experience in related fields of higher-level cognition are also encouraged to apply. Prior experience with running, analyzing, and documenting online experiments is required.<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:normal"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-fareast-language:DE">The group will be located at the University of Göttingen but German language skills are not necessary. Residence in Göttingen is required.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<b><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-fareast-language:DE">Application<a name="_Hlk72919884"><o:p></o:p></a></span></b></p>
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<span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk72919884"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-fareast-language:DE">The position (TV-L E 13, 100%) is immediately available but the start date can be negotiated.
<span style="color:black">Candidates should apply electronically to </span></span></span><a href="mailto:hannes.rakoczy@psych.uni-goettingen.de"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk72919884"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-fareast-language:DE">michael.waldmann@bio.uni-goettingen.de</span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk72919884"></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk72919884"><span lang="EN-US" style="color:black;mso-fareast-language:DE">
(subject: post-doc). </span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk72919884"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family:"0«Jï\00273"">The position<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6.0pt"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk72919884"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family:"0«Jï\00273"">is available until filled; we will start reviewing applications from 1 April 2024.</span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk72919884"><span lang="EN-GB" style="color:black;mso-fareast-language:DE">
</span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk72919884"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-fareast-language:DE">Please submit a cover letter explaining your motivation and fit, a CV, one or two samples of written work, and contact information of three potential referees
for letters of recommendation. </span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-fareast-language:DE"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:normal"><span lang="EN-GB">The University of Göttingen is an equal opportunities employer and places particular emphasis on fostering career opportunities for women. Qualified women are therefore strongly
encouraged to apply in fields in which they are underrepresented. The university has committed itself to being a family-friendly institution and supports their employees in balancing work and family life. The mission of the University is to employ a greater
number of severely disabled persons. Applications from severely disabled persons with equivalent qualifications will be given preference.</span><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-fareast-language:DE"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<b><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-fareast-language:DE">Please note:<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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on the legal basis and data usage is provided in the </span><span lang="EN-GB"><a href="https://www.uni-goettingen.de/de/document/download/e0b7459b97d917e68e3464b8683b4e73.pdf/DSGVO%20-%20Zusatz%202018_06_05.pdf" target="_blank"><span lang="EN-US" style="color:windowtext;text-decoration:none">Information
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)</span></a></span><u><span lang="EN-GB" style="color:blue">
</span></u><span lang="EN-GB"><a href="https://www.uni-goettingen.de/hinweisdsgvo"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-fareast-language:DE">https://www.uni-goettingen.de/hinweisdsgvo
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