Clara Schüler

About

Dedicated neuroscientist with extensive research experience in planning, execution, and evaluation of complex projects, combining structured, analytical, and meticulous work with a high degree of independence and responsibility. Skilled in interdisciplinary collaboration, scientific writing, and clear presentation of results, with a strong interest in methodological development and data-driven analysis. Experienced with behavioral studies, analysis pipelines (including predictive models), documentation and publication in international scientific contexts, project coordination (including ethics applications), and supervision of students and research assistants.

Experience

• Research Associate (PhD) / PostDoc · Max Planck Institute for Cognitive and Brain Sciences09-01-2019 – 04-30-2025

  Research Associate, Max Planck Institute for Cognitive and Brain Sciences Sep 2019 – Oct 2024 (PhD) and Nov 2024 - Apr 2025 (PostDoc), Leipzig Dissertation: Early precursors of the Theory of Mind in the developing brain in the Minerva research group “Milestones of early cognitive development”, Planning and conducting behavioral studies with toddlers on social cognition; implementation and quality assurance of analysis pipelines, including predictive models, for the statistical analysis of complex datasets Documentation, presentation and publication of the results in international scientific contexts Coordination of parallel research projects, including ethics applications, setting up laboratory infrastructure and collaboration with interdisciplinary research teams; supervision of master's students and research assistants Participation in teaching and science communication

• Student trainee (Patent attorneys) · Herzog Fiesser & Partner05-01-2014 – 06-30-2019

  Student trainee, Herzog Fiesser & Partner patent attorneys May 2014 – Jun 2019, Mannheim / remote Conducting state-of-the-art literature searches to support intellectual property valuations Preparation of formal responses to the European Patent Office and international patent attorneys, ensuring legal and technical accuracy. Conducting in-depth searches in specialized patent databases to prepare reports.

• Blog Coordinator · MIND Foundation09-01-2020 – 06-30-2021

  Continuing Education Sep 2020 – Jun 2021, Berlin / remote Further development of the overall editorial concept and strategy for a blog focusing on evidence-based research on psychedelics, aligning the content with the needs of the audience and the goals of the organization. Building and managing a network of authors to ensure high-quality contributions Editing and revising submitted articles with regard to clarity, accuracy, and appeal, in order to improve readability for a broad audience while maintaining scientific integrity.

• Co-director of the Zen Lab meditation center (Volunteer) · Zen Lab meditation center (Leipzig)01-01-2020

  Co-director of the Zen Lab meditation center in Leipzig January 2020 – present, Leipzig Joint development of the non-profit meditation center: Establishing an organizational framework and shaping core processes: role definitions, onboarding new members, moderating meetings (10–15 participants), annual planning; building a team culture through feedback sessions, conflict resolution, transparent communication, and analysis of group dynamics Organization of retreats and events (up to 50 participants), management of event logistics, leading online Zen meditation courses Management and design of the digital presence: website, social media, newsletter Childcare for refugee families, German Red Cross Feb 2019 - July 2019, Darmstadt

• Gestalt Psychotherapy & Counseling (IGG) · IGG10-01-2021 – 10-31-2025

  Gestalt Psychotherapy & Counseling, IGG, Oct 2021 – Oct 2025, Leipzig

Education

• University of LeipzigPhD, PhD (Dr. rer. nat.)
• University of HeidelbergM.Sc., Master of Science (Molecular Biosciences)
• University of HeidelbergB.Sc., Bachelor of Science (Molecular Biotechnology)

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