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Institute of Psychology

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The Institute of Psychology invites applications for a Research Associate (POSTDOC) in the area of General Psychology

12 October 2020, by Aleksandra Gaus

UHH/Ohme

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The position is associated with the professorship for General Psychology. Its research foci comprise learning and decision making, cognitive modeling, eye tracking, and the use of neuroscientific methods (fMRI, EEG). The postdoc is expected to plan, develop and conduct research projects along their own research interests within the foci of the professorship. Application for funding to perform independent projects, possibly in collaboration with other universities or partners, will be supported.

Please find detailed information under Open Vacancy Insitute of Psychology.

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