Hiring Organization:
Max Planck Institute for Human Development
Position Description:
The Center for Adaptive Behavior and Cognition at the Max Planck Institute for Human
Development in Berlin, under the direction of Gerd Gigerenzer, is seeking applicants for
up to 3 two-year Postdoctoral Fellowships (with the possibility of third year) and up to
2 one-year Visiting Graduate Fellowships beginning on or after September 1, 2009, but
earlier or later start dates are possible. The Visiting Graduate Fellowships are intended
for students currently enrolled in graduate programs.
Exceptional candidates should be interested in studying the **cognitive mechanisms
underlying bounded, social, and ecological rationality** in humans or other animals.
Current and past researchers in our group have had training in psychology, cognitive
science, economics, mathematics, biology, and computer science to name but a few. The
Center provides excellent resources, including support staff and equipment for conducting
experiments and computer simulations, generous travel support for conferences, and, most
importantly, the time to think.
For more information about our group and other funding possibilities for graduate
students please visit our homepage at www.mpib-berlin.mpg.de/en/forschung/abc/ . The
working language of the center is English, and knowledge of German is not necessary for
living in Berlin and enjoying the active life and cultural riches of this city. We
strongly encourage applications from women, and members of minority groups. The Max
Planck Society is committed to employing more disabled individuals and especially
encourages them to apply.
Qualifications/Experience:
Postdoctoral fellowships--Ph.D. in biology, psychology, anthropology, or relevant field.
Visiting graduate fellowships--students should currently be enrolled in graduate program
in biology, psychology, anthropology, or relevant field.
Term of Appointment:
Postdoctoral fellowship: 2 years (with possibility of third year); visiting graduate
fellowship: 1 year
Application Deadline:
10 January 2009
Comments:
If you are interested in applying for this position, first contact Jeff Stevens.
Contact Information:
Jeff Stevens
Lentzeallee 94
Berlin 14195
Germany
Telephone Number:
+49 (0)30 82406 347
Website:
http://www.mpib-berlin.mpg.de/en/forschung/abc/
E-mail Address:
jstevens[at]mpib-berlin.mpg.de
Max Planck Institute for Human Development
Position Description:
The Center for Adaptive Behavior and Cognition at the Max Planck Institute for Human
Development in Berlin, under the direction of Gerd Gigerenzer, is seeking applicants for
up to 3 two-year Postdoctoral Fellowships (with the possibility of third year) and up to
2 one-year Visiting Graduate Fellowships beginning on or after September 1, 2009, but
earlier or later start dates are possible. The Visiting Graduate Fellowships are intended
for students currently enrolled in graduate programs.
Exceptional candidates should be interested in studying the **cognitive mechanisms
underlying bounded, social, and ecological rationality** in humans or other animals.
Current and past researchers in our group have had training in psychology, cognitive
science, economics, mathematics, biology, and computer science to name but a few. The
Center provides excellent resources, including support staff and equipment for conducting
experiments and computer simulations, generous travel support for conferences, and, most
importantly, the time to think.
For more information about our group and other funding possibilities for graduate
students please visit our homepage at www.mpib-berlin.mpg.de/en/forschung/abc/ . The
working language of the center is English, and knowledge of German is not necessary for
living in Berlin and enjoying the active life and cultural riches of this city. We
strongly encourage applications from women, and members of minority groups. The Max
Planck Society is committed to employing more disabled individuals and especially
encourages them to apply.
Qualifications/Experience:
Postdoctoral fellowships--Ph.D. in biology, psychology, anthropology, or relevant field.
Visiting graduate fellowships--students should currently be enrolled in graduate program
in biology, psychology, anthropology, or relevant field.
Term of Appointment:
Postdoctoral fellowship: 2 years (with possibility of third year); visiting graduate
fellowship: 1 year
Application Deadline:
10 January 2009
Comments:
If you are interested in applying for this position, first contact Jeff Stevens.
Contact Information:
Jeff Stevens
Lentzeallee 94
Berlin 14195
Germany
Telephone Number:
+49 (0)30 82406 347
Website:
http://www.mpib-berlin.mpg.de/en/forschung/abc/
E-mail Address:
jstevens[at]mpib-berlin.mpg.de