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Research grants for PhD students and postdoctoral researchers in Cognitive Science, Bielefeld (Germany)

The Graduate School Cognitive Interaction Technology at Bielefeld 
University, Germany offers

Research Grants for PhD Students and Postdoc Researchers

The Center of Excellence Cognitive Interaction Technology (CITEC) at 
Bielefeld University has been established in the framework of the 
Excellence Initiative as a research center for intelligent systems and 
cognitive interaction between humans and technical systems. CITEC's focus 
is directed towards motion intelligence, attentive systems, situated 
communication, and memory and learning. Research and development are 
directed towards understanding the processes and functional constituents 
of cognitive interaction, and establishing cognitive interfaces that 
facilitate the use of complex technical systems.

The Graduate School Cognitive Interaction Technology invites applications 
from outstanding young scientists, in the fields of robotics, computer 
science, biology, physics, sports sciences, linguistics or psychology, 
that are willing to contribute to the cross-disciplinary research agenda 
of CITEC. The international profile of CITEC fosters the exchange of 
researchers and students with related scientific institutions. For PhD 
students, a structured program including taught courses and time for 
individual research is offered. The integration and active participation 
in interdisciplinary research projects, which includes access to first 
class lab facilities, is facilitated by CITEC. For more information, 
please see: www.cit-ec.de

Successful candidates must hold an excellent academic degree 
(MSc/Diploma/PhD) in a related discipline, have a strong interest in 
research, and be proficient in both written and spoken English. Research 
grants will be given for the duration of three years for PhD students, and 
one to three years for Postdocs.

All applications should include: a cover letter indicating the motivation 
and research interests of the candidate, a CV including a list of 
publications, and relevant certificates of academic qualification. PhD 
applicants are asked to provide the outline of a PhD project (2-3 pages) 
and a short abstract. Postdoc researchers are asked to provide the outline 
of a research project (4-5 pages) relevant to CITEC's research objectives 
and a short abstract. It is obligatory for Postdoc applicants, and 
strongly recommended for PhD applicants, to provide two letters of 
recommendation. In the absence of letters of recommendation, PhD 
candidates should provide the names and contact details of two referees. 
All documentation should be submitted in electronic form.

We strongly encourage candidates to contact our researchers, in advance of 
application, in order to develop project ideas. For a list of CITEC 
researchers please visit: www.cit-ec.de

Bielefeld University is an equal opportunity employer. Women are 
especially encouraged to apply and in the case of comparable competences 
and qualification, will be given preference. Bielefeld University 
explicitly encourages disabled people to apply.

Please direct any queries relating to your application to Claudia Muhl, 
Graduate School Manager, phone: +49-(0)521-106-6566, E-Mail: 
cmuhl@cit-ec.uni-bielefeld.de.

Applications will be considered until all positions have been filled. For 
guaranteed consideration, please submit your documents no later than March 
22, 2009. Please address your application to: CITEC Graduate School - 
Bielefeld University

Head of Graduate School
Prof. Thomas Schack
Bielefeld

E-Mail: gradschool@cit-ec.uni-bielefeld.de
http://www.uni-bielefeld.de