Prof. Shu-Chen Li

2-year 100% research associate position in developmental cognitive neuroscience and EEG research at TU Dresden, Germany
At the Faculty of Psychology, the Chair of Lifespan Developmental Neuroscience offers a position as
Research Associate (m/f/x) (subject to personal qualification employees are remunerated according to salary group E 13 TV-L), starting as soon as possible. The position is initially limited until September 30, 2025 with the option for extension. The period of employment is governed by the Fixed Term Research Contracts Act (Wissenschaftszeitvertragsgesetz - WissZeitVG). The position offers the chance to obtain further academic qualification.
The Chair of Lifespan Developmental Neuroscience investigates neurocognitive mechanisms underlying perceptual, cognitive, and motivational development across the lifespan. The main themes of our research are neurofunctional mechanisms underlying lifespan development of memory, cognitive control, reward processing, decision making, and multisensory perception. We also pursue applied research to study effects of behavioral intervention, non-invasive brain stimulation, or digital technologies in enhancing functional plasticity for individuals of difference ages. We utilize a broad range of neurocognitive (e.g., EEG, fNIRs, fMRI, tDCS) and computational methods. The lab has several testing rooms and is equipped with multiple EEG (64-channel and 32-channel) and fNIRs systems, as well as eye-tracking and virtual-reality devices. The MRI scanner (3T) and TMS-device can be accessed through the university’s NeuroImaging Center. TUD is a university of excellence supported by the DFG, which offers outstanding research opportunities. Researchers in this chair are involved in large research consortium and cluster, such as the DFG SFB 940 „Volition and Cognitive Control“ and DFG EXC 2050 „Tactile Internet with Human-in-the-Loop“.
Tasks: research in the field of lifespan developmental cognitive neuroscience. The research topics are subject to the fits between the candidate’s research interests, expertise, and ongoing projects in the chair, particularly the DFG-funded research project Tec4Tic; scientific teaching (1 bachelor- or master-level seminar per semester for students majoring psychology). Topics for the seminars should cover neurocognitive mechanism of cognitive, motivation, or perceptual development.