NIL welcomes applications from full-time researchers and visiting scholars who are interested in interdisciplinary research across psychology, neuroscience, image science, aesthetics, artificial intelligence, linguistics, and the arts.

Full-time Researcher

Postdoctoral Fellow / Assistant Research Fellow

Qualifications

• Applicants should hold a Ph.D. degree from a leading domestic or international university or research institution. The degree should generally have been obtained within the last three years, and applicants should generally be under the age of 35.
• Applicants should have academic training and research experience in cognitive science, computational neuroscience, psychology, cognitive neuroscience, artificial intelligence, image science, or related fields. They should demonstrate mastery of core research methods and technologies in their field, show evidence of research achievements, and present strong potential for academic development.
• Applicants are expected to maintain a rigorous and honest academic attitude, uphold a strict scientific approach, and demonstrate strong teamwork competence. Candidates should be capable of conducting interdisciplinary research that integrates psychology and neuroscience with visual art, aesthetics, linguistics, artificial intelligence, and related fields, and contribute to the development of the Laboratory.

Research Areas

Psychology, Cognitive neuroscience, Computational neuroscience, Image science, Neuroaesthetics, Artificial intelligence, Linguistics, Art and aesthetics, Human-computer interaction

Visiting Scholars

Young and Senior Visiting Scholars

NIL welcomes visiting scholars at different career stages. Young visiting scholars are typically early-career researchers with strong potential for innovative and interdisciplinary research. Senior visiting scholars are established researchers or professors with outstanding academic achievements and leadership in related fields.

Applicants should hold a faculty or research position at a recognized university or research institute in China or abroad. They should have expertise in one or more of the following fields: psychology, cognitive neuroscience, image science, neuroaesthetics, computational neuroscience, artificial intelligence, linguistics, art history, aesthetics, or related areas.

Visiting scholars are expected to participate in NIL’s research activities, academic seminars, and international collaborations. They may engage in joint research projects, co-supervise graduate students, or contribute to publications, conferences, and academic programs in line with the Laboratory’s mission.

Visiting appointments are flexible and typically range from two to six months, depending on the project and academic plan. Exceptional candidates may be invited for extended collaboration or to serve as guest professors.

How to Apply

Interested applicants may send the following materials to the contact emails below:

• Curriculum vitae
• Research statement
• Representative publications or research outputs
• Proposed research plan at NIL
• Proposed visiting period, if applying as a visiting scholar

Contact

• nil@shisu.edu.cn
• baoyan@pku.edu.cn
• Ernst.Poeppel@med.uni-muenchen.de