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About the Role

The Lise Meitner Group Neuroplasticity in Development and Learning at the Max Planck Institute for Human Development is seeking two PhD candidates to research how the human brain develops and how experience shapes its organization and function across the lifespan. This role involves contributing to research on literacy acquisition, early brain development, and the interplay between brain structure and function within a collaborative, interdisciplinary environment.

Responsibilities

Involvement in all steps of the research endeavor including participant recruitment, MRI and behavioral data acquisition, data curation, data analysis, and publication of results.
Participating in academic conferences.
Presenting research findings and project outcomes.
Authoring scientific publications in relevant peer-reviewed journals.

Requirements

Hold or expect to obtain by the start date a Master's degree in Psychology, Neuroscience, Computer Science, or a related discipline.
Highly motivated candidate with experience in experimental research.
Strong interest in cognitive neuroscience, brain development, and/or learning.
Excellent analytical and programming skills.
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
Proficiency in spoken and written English.
Experience with programming languages such as Python or MATLAB is highly desirable.
Prior experience with MRI data acquisition or analysis is considered an advantage.
Proficiency in spoken and written German is considered an advantage.
Experience working with developmental populations is also an advantage.

Skills

Analytical skills
Programming skills
Python
MATLAB
MRI data acquisition
MRI data analysis

Location

Berlin

Work Type

Full-time
PhD Positions

Experience Level

Education Level

Master's degree

Salary/Compensations

E 13 TVöD

Benefits

Access to training programs offered by the Planck Academy of the MPG
Flexible working hours
Possibility to work remotely (up to 40%)
Annual bonus payment in accordance with the TVöD
30 days of vacation
Daycare partnerships with dedicated places
Parent-child room at the institute
Excellent public transport connections
Jobticket
Institute canteen
Biodiverse institute garden
Various offers related to “health in the workplace” (e.g., fitness room, massage services, yoga classes)
Extensive support services (e.g., International Office, Representatives for Employees with Disabilities, Gender Equality Office, mental health support)
Diversity-sensitive working environment (e.g., meetups, networking, accessible and gender-neutral toilets)

About the Company

The Max Planck Institute for Human Development studies how and why people develop differently over their lives and how environmental aspects shape this process.
We foster academic freedom, curiosity, and collaborative work across disciplines like psychology, neuroscience, computer science, economics, and sociology.
Our research generates insights to help shape living conditions for individuals and societies to thrive.
We combine pioneering interdisciplinary research infrastructures with local and international collaboration.
Our vision is a healthy environment and an open society that allows individuals to realize their potential.

Equal Opportunity

The Max Planck Society strives for gender equality and diversity.
Diversity, equity, and inclusion enrich our society and foster scientific excellence.
We are committed to increasing the number of women in areas where they are underrepresented and employing more people with disabilities.
We welcome applications from people who belong to groups that are often underrepresented in the workplace due to age, disability/chronic illness, ethnicity, gender identity, and religion.