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as soon as possible for 4 years

15. Oct 2026

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Psychology, Neuroscience

Project description: 

Mechanisms of neural and behavioral change in the visual system of humans 

Keywords 

Visual and multisensory functions, neuroplasticity, learning, visual attention, visual spatial processing, locomotion 

Entry requirements 

Master degree in psychology, cognitive science or a related field; background in experimental psychology and cognitive neuroscience; very good understanding of statistical methods; good knowledge of one programming language; of advantage would be familiarity with one neuroscience method (such as EEG or fMRI); high proficiency in oral and written English 

Location 

Biological Psychology and Neuropsychology, University of Hamburg 

Starting date 

July 2027 or later 

Application Deadline 

October 15, 2026

Funding 

Four years of funding (3+1, three years with the possibility to extend for one year) 

How to apply 

Please apply via the HFA application portal. 

The Hector Fellows will arrange interviews (via skype or if feasible in-person) with the most promising applicants. The final candidates will be invited for an online presentation. The final decisions will be announced in February 2027.

Enquiries 

For further details about the project, please contact Hector Fellow at: brigitte.roeder at uni-hamburg.de For questions related to making your application, please contact Hector Fellow Academy Office: application at hector-fellow-academy.de or www.hector-fellow-academy.de