We are excited to announce that a PhD position is now open in our lab! We are pleased to announce that we are recruiting a PhD candidate to join our research group at the Institute for Psychology (Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin). The successful candidate will become part of a dynamic and collaborative team working on active perception and cognition. The research … Continue reading PhD Opportunity in Active Perception and Cognition
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Wiebke in Paris: Joining the Confidence Club
Wiebke just returned from a six-month research stay at the Laboratoire des Systèmes Perceptifs at the École Normale Supérieure supported by a Procope-Mobilität grant. She worked with Pascal Mamassian on incorporating metacognitive measures into her projects on motion perception and sensorimotor awareness. Wiebke made the most of her time in France by engaging with the … Continue reading Wiebke in Paris: Joining the Confidence Club
Lisa Fenk visits the BCCN Berlin and the rolfslab
We were delighted and had so much fun hosting Dr. Lisa Fenk, leader of the Active Sensing group at the Max Planck Institute for Biological Intelligence, during her talk at the BCCN Berlin this week. Dr. Fenk, often referred to as the "uncrowned queen of invertebrate eye movements," shared her groundbreaking research on retinal movements … Continue reading Lisa Fenk visits the BCCN Berlin and the rolfslab
Congratulations, Dr. Clara!
Clara has completed her PhD at RolfsLab, where she explored how sudden changes in the environment can disrupt and adapt planned hand movements—showing that, much like our eyes, our hands quickly pause and adjust when the unexpected occurs. We are so happy and proud that she started her research career in our lab almost 10 … Continue reading Congratulations, Dr. Clara!
Farewell, Lisa (and Emmi!)
We're saying goodbye to our wonderful colleague and friend Lisa, who just wrapped up her PhD and a short postdoc at rolfslab. Lisa brought sharp science, a generous spirit, and endless curiosity to the lab—and Emmi, her ever-enthusiastic lab-rador, who ensured there was always a reason to smile (or take a break for a game … Continue reading Farewell, Lisa (and Emmi!)
Back from ECVP—Tired but Inspired
After a rough 36-hour train ride through the beautiful Scottish, British, Belgian, and German countryside, even the last lab members have returned from ECVP in Aberdeen. We thoroughly enjoyed presenting our work and attending a wide range of inspiring talks and poster sessions—as well as the whisky tasting and a lively introduction to traditional music … Continue reading Back from ECVP—Tired but Inspired
Welcome, Ronja!
We’re thrilled to welcome Ronja Buchin to rolfslab as a student research assistant! Ronja joined us in June 2024 and is currently pursuing her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology at HU. With a background interest in physics and a growing passion for perceptual psychology, she’ll be working on her Bachelor’s thesis with Nina, focusing on transsaccadic … Continue reading Welcome, Ronja!
Sven is awarded the Heisenberg Fellowship
After being with us since 2013, Sven will now be starting his own group - the Mind In Action Lab - as supported by the Heisenberg Program of the DFG. We're not ready to say goodbye yet though - which is why we are thrilled that his lab will be located right here at HU … Continue reading Sven is awarded the Heisenberg Fellowship
Lisa wins the Adlershof Dissertation Prize
The lab is incredibly proud of one of our own, Lisa Kröll, who was awarded the Adlershof Dissertation Prize 2023 for her work on how active predictions shape human vision. For more information on the prize and the runners-up, you can check out the news here: https://www.adlershof.de/news/dissertationspreis-adlershof-fuer-2023-geht-an-dr-lisa-kroell.
People, old and new
We've had a lot of movement in our team recently. We've had to say some difficult goodbyes, with Carolin headed to TU Chemnitz, Angie to UC Berkeley, Richard to CiMeC in Italy, and Kathi for a new job. Lisa is headed to Munich (but only for a few months, thank goodness!) to start a collaboration … Continue reading People, old and new
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