The Max Planck Institute for Human Cognitive and Brain Sciences (MPI HCBS) in Leipzig is a leading international research institute where cognitive abilities and brain processes in humans are studied using various scientific methods. The independent
research group Language Cycles is currently recruiting for a

Postdoctoral Researcher

Our group investigates how periodic electrophysiological activity of the human brain constrains our ability to understand language—and how this may have shaped human languages cross-linguistically. We link behavioral psycholinguistics, experimental
neurolinguistics, and corpus linguistics.

MPI HCBS is equipped with a 306-channel MEG system, several EEG systems, TMS, tDCS, two 3-T MRI scanners, a 7.0-T MRI scanner, and a SIEMENS Skyra Connectom high-field MRI scanner.

The successful candidate will investigate the relationship between spectral and temporal properties of human electrophysiology and statistical properties of human languages. To this end, the candidate shall devise innovative ways to link classical
natural language processing (e.g., parsing, chunking) with time-series analysis (e.g., autocorrelation, Fourier analysis). The researcher is also expected to actively participate in the supervision of the group’s students. The position also encourages
collaborative research within the Institute’s broad research portfolio (i.e., four departments as well as a line of junior research groups).

Applicants must hold a doctoral degree in computational linguistics, linguistic typology, data science, or an adjacent field. Prior international publications in renowned journals are desired. We expect profound experience with annotated linguistic
corpora, natural language processing, information theory, and artificial intelligence (e.g. machine learning). The ideal candidate will be versed in time– and frequency-domain time-series analysis and be fluent in Python™, MATLAB® and R.

The start date of the position should be no later than 1st March 2021. The duration of the post is 2 years, with the possibility of an extension for up to three years. Remuneration is based on the pay scale of the Max Planck Society.

The Max Planck Society is committed to increasing the number of individuals with disabilities in its workforce and therefore encourages applications from such qualified individuals. International applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.

To apply, please submit a cover letter, your curriculum vitae, a motivational statement referring to all aspects of this call, contact information of two referees, academic certificates, and three prior publications that illustrate suitability. Please
apply online via http://www.cbs.mpg.de/vacancies/open-positions (subject heading: “PD 9/20).

Closing date for application: 31st December 2020

Should you have any questions, please contact Lars Meyer at lmeyer@cbs.mpg.de.

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