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Core Cognition Lab

PhD Position in Automated Scientific Discovery and Knowledge Representation in Cognitive Science Core Cognition Lab in Germany

Degree Level

PhD

Field of study

Computer Science

Funding

PhD position advertised through IMPRS-IS or the Max Planck School of Cognition; funding details are not specified in the post.

Deadline

Nov 15, 2026

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Germany

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Core Cognition Lab

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Computer Science
Psychology
Cognitive Science
Artificial Intelligence
Knowledge Representation
ML

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About this position

The Core Cognition Lab is looking to hire a PhD student working on automated scientific discovery and knowledge representation in cognitive science.

This is a research opportunity for candidates interested in the intersection of cognitive science, AI, and computational approaches to scientific discovery. The position is advertised by Marcel Binz and appears to be connected to the lab’s doctoral recruitment pathways.

Interested applicants should apply via one of two programs: IMPRS-IS or the Max Planck School of Cognition. The post gives two deadlines: 15 Nov 2026 for IMPRS-IS and 1 Dec 2026 for the Max Planck School of Cognition. The intended start date is March to September 2027.

No specific funding amount, tuition details, or waiver information is mentioned in the post. Candidates should review the linked program pages for eligibility, application materials, and program-specific requirements.

Funding details

PhD position advertised through IMPRS-IS or the Max Planck School of Cognition; funding details are not specified in the post.

What's required

Applicants should be interested in automated scientific discovery and knowledge representation in cognitive science. The post does not specify degree prerequisites beyond the PhD opening, but candidates are expected to apply through one of the listed doctoral programs.

How to apply

Apply through either IMPRS-IS or the Max Planck School of Cognition application portals. The deadlines are 15 Nov 2026 for IMPRS-IS and 1 Dec 2026 for the Max Planck School of Cognition. Contact the poster with questions.

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