The Center for Lifespan Psychology at the Max Planck Institute for Human Development in Berlin seeks applicants for

1 Postdoctoral Position

(EG 13 TVöD; 39 hours/week)

The position is for an initial period of two years. Starting date is October 1, 2026, or until the position is filled.

The Position

The successful candidate will join the research project, , at the Center for Lifespan Psychology of the Max Planck Institute for Human Development, Berlin, Germany.

The postdoctoral researcher will play a central role in designing and conducting behavioral and neuroimaging studies aimed at testing the EESR theory of learning-related plastic brain changes. Key responsibilities include designing neuroimaging studies of motor skill learning, overviewing empirical studies, conducting behavioral and neuroimaging analyses using advanced statistical methods, writing and revising manuscripts, and presenting findings at interna...