[Neuroinfo] Full Professor of Cognitive Modeling - Institute of Cognitive Science of Osnabrück University

[Prof. Dr. Gordon Pipa]

The Institute of Cognitive Science of Osnabrück University invites
applications for the position of a Full Professor of Cognitive Modeling
(salary level W2)

The Institute of Cognitive Science is seeking to appoint an internationally
recognized researcher contributing to an enduring enhancement of its
national and international collaborative network.

Description of Responsibilities:
•	In research and education the successful applicant will represent
the field of Cognitive Modeling in its breadth with an emphasis on the
interface between symbolic and sub-symbolic neural modeling. 
•	She/He is particularly expected to contribute modern methods of
probabilistic modeling of cognitive functions into the cooperation with the
existing working groups at the Institute of Cognitive Science. 
•	The successful candidate takes active part in teaching at all levels
of the Cognitive Science study programs (BSc, MSc, PhD). Therefore, a
central precondition is teaching experience and expertise in all
subdisciplines of Cognitive Science. Specifically, the successful candidate
does not offer only specialist courses, but also courses covering cognitive
modeling applied in the full breadth of Cognitive Science. The Institute of
Cognitive Science offers international BSc/MSc/PhD study programs and all
classes are taught in English.

Required Qualifications:
•	Qualifications include a university degree (at the level of a Master
or PhD) in Cognitive Science or directly related areas, proven pedagogic and
didactical skills acquired from practical experience, outstanding ability of
autonomously pursuing scientific work, usually proven by an excellent PhD
thesis together with additional academic achievements according to §  25
Abs. 1 Nr. 4 a NHG (e.g. Habilitation). 

Special Requirements:
•	In particular, it is expected that she/he has thorough knowledge as
well as a coherent research program in the modeling of cognitive abilities.
•	International experience acquired from employments at universities
and scientific institutions abroad as well as international collaborations
are highly appreciated. 
•	Candidates are expected to have an excellent command of both the
English and German language.

The position may be held full or part-time. As a certified family-friendly
institution, Osnabrück University is committed to furthering the
compatibility between work/studies and family life. 

Osnabrück University is a highly committed equal opportunity employer and
strives to work towards a gender balance in schools or departments where new
appointments are made. Therefore, Osnabrück University particularly welcomes
and encourages applications from women. Furthermore, qualified applicants
with disabilities will be favored.

Applications with the usual documentation should be submitted by e-mail in a
single PDF-file to Osnabrück University, Dean of School of Human Sciences,
Prof. Dr. Thomas Staufenbiel, Seminarstraße 20, 49074 Osnabrück
(dekanatfb08 at uni-osnabrueck.de) no later than 30.06.2016. 
Further information can be obtained from Prof. Dr. Kai-Uwe Kühnberger
(kkuehnbe at uni-osnabrueck.de).