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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">Dear all, </span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">As part of a new research network that has been established at the Georg-August-University of Göttingen - <i>Research Training Group (RTG) 2906 Curiosity</i> -
we advertise a <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><b><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">PhD position in Psychology/Affective Neuroscience [A4] (all genders welcome)<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><b><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">Entgeltgruppe 13 TV-L/75%<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">The
</span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">PhD position
</span><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">is for</span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;"> an initial period of three years, with a very strong possibility of extension for a
further year. The project is expected to commence on August 1st, 2024.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: -webkit-standard, serif;">Across thirteen projects, scientists in RTG 2906 will investigate the neuropsychological, biological and computational underpinnings of curiosity. The network
comprises a highly interdisciplinary consortium of psychologists, biologists as well as systems and computational neuroscientists who will work together to answer three broad research questions: (A) </span><i><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">When</span></i><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: -webkit-standard, serif;"> are
we curious? (B) </span><i><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">Why</span></i><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: -webkit-standard, serif;"> are we curious? and (C) </span><i><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">How</span></i><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: -webkit-standard, serif;"> are
we curious? The PhD position advertised here will investigate the factors influencing adult information-seeking behavior. The PhD researcher will design studies that explore individual-specific and content-specific factors, as well as any potential interactions
between these factors that may mediate an individual’s tendency to seek or avoid information. The researcher will record participants’ judgements, collect physiological data, and utilize modelling techniques to accomplish the project’s objectives. </span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;"><br>
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<b>Your profile:</b></span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:
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<li class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:
"Times New Roman";mso-font-kerning:0pt;mso-ligatures:none;mso-fareast-language:
EN-GB">A good M.Sc. degree (or equivalent)
in Psychology or a related field e.g., Biology, Cognitive Science or Cognitive Neuroscience<o:p></o:p></span>
</li><li class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:
"Times New Roman";mso-font-kerning:0pt;mso-ligatures:none;mso-fareast-language:
EN-GB">Experience in conducting studies with
human participants<o:p></o:p></span> </li><li class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:
"Times New Roman";mso-font-kerning:0pt;mso-ligatures:none;mso-fareast-language:
EN-GB">Experience in collecting and analyzing
psychophysiological data<o:p></o:p></span> </li><li class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:
"Times New Roman";mso-font-kerning:0pt;mso-ligatures:none;mso-fareast-language:
EN-GB">Advanced statistical and analytical
abilities (experience using R and/or Python is a plus)<o:p></o:p></span> </li><li class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:
"Times New Roman";mso-font-kerning:0pt;mso-ligatures:none;mso-fareast-language:
EN-GB">Excellent command of the English language;
a good command of German is recommended<o:p></o:p></span> </li><li class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:
"Times New Roman";mso-font-kerning:0pt;mso-ligatures:none;mso-fareast-language:
EN-GB">Excellent critical thinking and communication
skills<o:p></o:p></span> </li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">What we offer:</span></b><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;
mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-font-kerning:0pt;mso-ligatures:
none;mso-fareast-language:EN-GB"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<li class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:
"Times New Roman";mso-font-kerning:0pt;mso-ligatures:none;mso-fareast-language:
EN-GB">A highly interdisciplinary and collaborative,
team-oriented research environment <o:p></o:p></span> </li><li class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:
"Times New Roman";mso-font-kerning:0pt;mso-ligatures:none;mso-fareast-language:
EN-GB">Close supervision by an interdisciplinary
Thesis Advisory Committee<o:p></o:p></span> </li><li class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:
"Times New Roman";mso-font-kerning:0pt;mso-ligatures:none;mso-fareast-language:
EN-GB">Enrolment in a training programme
comprising compulsory and elective courses suited to individual needs and careers goals, as well as regular retreats and summer schools <o:p></o:p></span>
</li><li class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:
"Times New Roman";mso-font-kerning:0pt;mso-ligatures:none;mso-fareast-language:
EN-GB">Ample funding for conferences and
external laboratory visits<o:p></o:p></span> </li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: -webkit-standard, serif;">RTG 2906 is based in Göttingen, a university town with 28,000 students across all disciplines. The Göttingen Campus has its overarching research foci in living
networks, sustainability, and dynamics of change, and includes four Max-Planck Institutes, the German Primate Center, the Campus Institute for Data Science, and the Campus Institute for Dynamics of Biological Networks. The thirteen doctoral projects are spread
across these Göttingen Campus institutes.</span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;"><br>
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<b>How to apply:</b><br>
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</span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: -webkit-standard, serif;">Detailed information on the application process, the research project and the training programme are available on the RTG webpage (</span><span lang="EN-GB"><a href="https://www.uni-goettingen.de/rtg2906"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";
mso-font-kerning:0pt;mso-ligatures:none;mso-fareast-language:EN-GB">https://www.uni-goettingen.de/rtg2906</span></a></span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: -webkit-standard, serif;">).
As part of the online application process, you will be asked to upload a motivation letter and certified copies of your degree and language certificates. There are thirteen open PhD positions in RTG 2906; in case you are applying for more than one position,
please indicate this in your cover letter (n.b. applying for more than one position is in no way detrimental to your application).</span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;"><br>
</span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: -webkit-standard, serif;"> </span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;"><br>
</span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: -webkit-standard, serif;">• For questions about the position, please contact Prof. Anne Schacht (</span><span lang="EN-GB"><a href="mailto:schacht@psych.uni-goettingen.de"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:
"Times New Roman";mso-font-kerning:0pt;mso-ligatures:none;mso-fareast-language:
EN-GB">schacht@psych.uni-goettingen.de</span></a></span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: -webkit-standard, serif;">)</span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;"><br>
</span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: -webkit-standard, serif;">• If you have any questions about the application process, you can write to </span><span lang="EN-GB"><a href="mailto:rtg2906@uni-geottingen.de"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:
"Times New Roman";mso-font-kerning:0pt;mso-ligatures:none;mso-fareast-language:
EN-GB">rtg2906@uni-goettingen.de</span></a></span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:
"Times New Roman";mso-font-kerning:0pt;mso-ligatures:none;mso-fareast-language:
EN-GB"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-font-kerning:0pt;mso-ligatures:
none;mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-fareast-language: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 university is particularly committed to the professional participation of severely disabled employees and therefore welcomes applications from severely disabled
people. In the case of equal qualifications, applications from people with severe disabilities will be given preference. A disability or equality is to be included in the application in order to protect the interests of the applicant.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;
mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-font-kerning:0pt;mso-ligatures:
none;mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-fareast-language:EN-GB">Please upload your application in
one pdf file including the usual documents until 15/01/2024 on the application portal of the university using this link:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB"><a href="https://obp.uni-goettingen.de/en-us/OBF/Index/74249"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:
"Times New Roman";mso-font-kerning:0pt;mso-ligatures:none;mso-ansi-language:
EN-US;mso-fareast-language:EN-GB">https://obp.uni-goettingen.de/en-us/OBF/Index/74249</span></a></span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-fareast-font-family:
"Times New Roman";mso-font-kerning:0pt;mso-ligatures:none;mso-ansi-language:
EN-US;mso-fareast-language:EN-GB">.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="background-image: initial; background-">With submission of your application, you accept the processing of your applicant data in terms of data-protection law. Further information on the legal basis and data usage is provided in the<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span></span></span><span lang="EN-GB"><a href="https://www.uni-goettingen.de/de/document/download/e0b7459b97d917e68e3464b8683b4e73-en.pdf/DSGVO%20-%20Zusatz%202018_06_05_EN.pdf"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#0078A3">Information
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)</span></a></span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;mso-ansi-language:EN-US"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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