PhD position in the areas of cognitive neuroscience an d neuroimaging

[Michael Wibral]

Dear Fieldtrip users,

the Institute for Medical Psychology in Frankfurt (Prof. Jochen Kaiser) is offering a PhD position in the areas of cognitive neuroscience and neuroimaging (see below). Please also feel free to forward this message to interested colleagues.

Best Regards,
Michael Wibral

Job offer: PhD Student in Cognitive Neuroscience
The Institute of Medical Psychology at the University of Frankfurt/Germany invites applications for a PhD student position in the areas of cognitive neuroscience and neuroimaging. Employment duration will initially be limited to 2 years but can be extended*.
The work focuses on investigating auditory and visual memory processing employing magnetoencephalography (MEG) and functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI). The successful candidate will plan and conduct MEG, fMRI and behavioral experiments, perform data analyses, and publish the results.
The Institute of Medical Psychology provides access to state of the art research facilities of the Frankfurt Brain Imaging Center including two 3-Tesla research scanners, a 275-channel MEG system, and a 128-channel EEG system. We offer excellent supervision by experienced researchers and possibilities for participation in training courses and international scientific conferences. Last but not least, we provide a positive and highly productive working atmosphere!
Candidates should have a background and hold a Masters Degree in neuroscience, psychology, biology, or a related field. The candidate should enjoy experimental neuroscience, interdisciplinary collaboration and should be motivated to acquire new skills and knowledge. Furthermore, the candidate should be fluent in English both orally and written. Experience with fMRI or EEG/MEG, and good knowledge of statistics and programming skills are highly desirable.
Applications of women are specifically invited. In case of similar qualifications, competence, and specific achievements, women will be considered on preferential terms within the framework of the legal possibilities. Disabled candidates with equivalent qualifications will be given preference.
Please send your application (deadline: 30th November, 2009) to: 
Prof. Jochen Kaiser
Institut für Medizinische Psychologie
Goethe-Universität
Heinrich-Hoffmann-Straße 10
D-60528 Frankfurt am Main
Germany
j.kaiser at med.uni-frankfurt.de
URL: http://www.imp.uni-frankfurt.de

*The limitation of the contract is based upon the regulations of the "Wissenschaftszeitvertragsgesetz" in conjunction with the "Hessisches Hochschulgesetz". The salary will be based on BAT or the tariffs for German civil service employees.


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