Provide hardware, software, data taking, and managerial support for brain and neuroscience research activities, including IT support, programming, technical and administrative data-taking support, hardware maintenance, equipment inventory, user training, and research data management
Requirements:
Relevant degree in physics, cognitive science, psychology, neuroscience, mechatronics, electronics, computer science, or related discipline; evidence or track record of broad technical skills and/or experience; curiosity about research topics; good teamwork skills; high resilience and professionalism; ability to anticipate problems and project management/communication skills; strong command of English; fluency in German highly desirable
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:"# Lab Mechatronics / Programmer/ Research and Admin Assistant (m/f/d)nn(TVu00f6D Bund E13, 100%)nnStellenangebot vom 2. Januar 2026nnThe **Department for Sensory and Sensorimotor Systems of the Max-Planck-Institute for Biological Cybernetics** studies the processing of sensory information (visual, auditory, tactile, olfactory) in the brain and the use of this information for directing body movements and making cognitive decisions. The research is highly interdisciplinary and uses theoretical and experimental approaches in humans. Our methodologies include visual psychophysics, eye tracking, fMRI, EEG, TMS in humans. For more information, please visit the department website: [www.lizhaoping.org](https://www.lizhaoping.org/)nnWe are currently looking for ann## Lab Mechatronics / Programmer/ Research and Admin Assistant (m/f/d) 100%nnto join us, this position is open until it is filled.nn**The position**nnYou will provide hardware, software, data taking, and managerial support for a diverse set of brain and neuroscience research activities. This includes:nn- Computer and IT support of Windows and Linux systemsn- Programming and debugging of computer code, especially at the stage of setting up new equipment or new experimental platformsn- Provide technical, administrative, and operational support in the research data taking process. (The position holder should either have previous experience in visual psychophysics, or have the ability to quickly learn the data taking processes involved in the labs.)n- Carry out or arrange for hardware repairs and troubleshootingn- Equipment inventory and maintenancen- Supervising and training of new equipment usersn- Setting up, updating and managing the database of knowledge and data from research projects, personnel and activitiesnnOur department is **interdisciplinary**, with research activities including human visual psychophysics, eye tracking, fMRI, EEG, TMS. We are looking for a person with a broad technical knowledge base, who loves working in a **scientific environment** and who is curious, open-minded, and able to adapt and learn new skills and solve new problems quickly. The set of skills that the individual should either already have or can quickly learn includes: MATLAB/Psychotoolbox, Python/OpenCV, Javascript, graphics and display technologies, EEG data taking techniques and similar, eye tracking, optics, electronics/controllers/sensors, etc.nn**Your profile**nn- Relevant degree in the field of physics, cognittive science, psychology, neuroscience, mechatronics, electronics, computer science, or related discipline. Scientific experience is a plusn- Evidence or track record of broad technical skills and/or experiencen- Curiosity about our research topicsn- Good teamwork skillsn- A high level of resilience and professionalismn- Ability to anticipate problems and skills in project management and communicationn- Strong command of English; fluency in German is highly desirablenn**We offer**nnWe offer highly interesting, challenging and varied tasks; you will work closely and collaboratively with scientists, students, programmers, administrative staff, and central IT and mechanical/electronic workshop support to help achieve the scientific goals of the department. An international environment with regular opportunities for further education and training awaits you. The salary is paid in accordance with the collective agreement for the public sector (TVu00f6D Bund), based on qualification and experience and will include social security benefits and additional fringe benefits in accordance with public service provisions. This position is initially limited to two years, with the possibility of extensions and a permanent contract.nnThe Max Planck Society seeks to employ more handicapped people and strongly encourages them to apply. Furthermore, we actively support the compatibility of work and family life. The Max Planck Society also seeks to increase the number of women in leadership positions and strongly encourages qualified women to apply. The Max Planck Society strives for gender equality and diversity.nn**Your application**nnThe position is available immediately and will be open until filled. We look forward to receiving your application that includes a cover letter, your curriculum vitae, relevant certificates, and three names and contacts for reference letters electronically by e-mail to [jobs.li@tuebingen.mpg.de](mailto:jobs.li@tuebingen.mpg.de), where informal inquiries can also be addressed to. Please note that incomplete applications will not be considered.nnFor further opportunities in our group, please visit [https://www.lizhaoping.org/jobs.html](https://www.lizhaoping.org/jobs.html)nnContactnn#### [Prof. Dr. Zhaoping Li](https://www.kyb.tuebingen.mpg.de/person/95845/684720 "Weitere Informationen zu Prof. Dr. Zhaoping Li")nnMax-Planck-Fellown[li.zhaoping@tuebingen.mpg.de](mailto:li.zhaoping@tuebingen.mpg.de)nn#### [Maria Pavlovic](https://www.kyb.tuebingen.mpg.de/person/103975/684720 "Weitere Informationen zu Maria Pavlovic")nnSekretu00e4rinn[maria.pavlovic@tuebingen.mpg.de](mailto:maria.pavlovic@tuebingen.mpg.de)n",
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