I recently started my research group at the Max Planck Institute for Biological Cybernetics in Tübingen, Germany, and we currently have two open PhD positions.

In "Natural Decision Making Group", we aim to understand how animals learn the dynamics of their environment across different timescales and adapt their decisions accordingly. We study this in the context of foraging behavior, which allows us to link neural, behavioral, and environmental dynamics in naturalistic settings. Specifically, we develop data-driven, species-specific computational models by integrating methods from reinforcement learning, dynamical systems, and AI.

Here you can find more information about the PhD positions and the application process: https://nextcloud.tuebingen.mpg.de/index.php/s/bYwTJibWPXW6NMH

I would appreciate it if you could share this call with anyone who might be interested in your academic network.

Best wishes,

Roxana Zeraati

Minerva Fast Track Group Leader

Max Planck Institute for Biological Cybernetics