[visionlist] PhD position in haptic and multisensory perception

[Knut Drewing]

The research group for haptic and multisensory perception, at the 
Faculty of Psychology and Sports Science, is advertising a part-time 
position (65 % of a full-time job, payment group E13, TV-H) starting 
immediately until December 31st, 2021 (with prospect of extension to a 
total of 3 years), in the third-party funded project "The role of 
predictive and sensory signals in the control of exploratory movements 
during active feeling”, for a scientific employee.

The project is embedded in the Collaborative Research Center "Cardinal 
Mechanisms of Perception: Prediction, Evaluation, Categorization" 
(www.sfb-perception.de) and is headed by apl. Prof. Dr. Knut Drewing. In 
particular, the role of predictive and sensory signals in the
control of exploratory movements during active touch is to be investigated.

Tasks: Collaboration in the above-mentioned project, in particular 
planning, implementing and execution of experiments on haptic 
perception, data analysis, presentation of the results at
national and international conferences and preparation of publications.

Requirements: You have a degree in psychology or a related discipline. 
We expect knowledge and skills in perceptual psychology, experimental 
methodology and psychophysics as well as an interest in fundamental 
research and experimental work. Programming experience is advantageous.

We offer a cooperative, highly motivated environment and excellent 
conditions for further scientific qualification. The Collaborative 
Research Center brings together leading experts in the field of 
perception research. Our working group has outstanding research 
resources at hand, visibility within the international community and 
close networking with partners worldwide.

As the Justus-Liebig-University is seeking a higher percentage of women 
in the research field we are strongly encouraging qualified female 
researchers to apply. The Justus-Liebig University is a family friendly 
institute. Applicants with children are welcome. Please direct your 
application together with the usual documents and the reference number
600/06 to apl. Prof. Dr. Knut Drewing, Arbeitsgruppe für haptische und 
multisensorische Wahrnehmung, Otto-Behaghel-Strasse 10/F, 35394 Giessen, 
Germany, or via Email: Knut.Drewing at psychol.uni-giessen.de by

January 11th, 2021

Disabled applicants will be preferred if equally qualified. Please only 
send copies of your application documents as we
cannot return the documents at the end of the application process.

See also:
https://www.uni-giessen.de/karriere/stellenangebote/ausschreibungen/wissenschaftliche-mitarbeiter/600-06-E


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Prof. Dr. Knut Drewing (apl.)
Experimental Psychology "HapLab"
Justus-Liebig-University Giessen
Otto-Behaghel-Str. 10F
D-35394 Giessen
Phone: +49 641 99 26104