6 Aug
2013
6 Aug
'13
12:35 p.m.
The Max Planck Institute for Human Cognitive and Brain Sciences and the
IFB Adiposity Diseases, University Clinic Leipzig, are
offering 2 PhD studentships in the newly founded Junior Research Group
“Decision-making in obesity: neurobiology, behaviour, and
plasticity” headed by Dr Annette Horstmann. The group investigates
decision-making and feedback-related processes in the context of obesity,
combining behavioural assessment with structural and functional magnetic
resonance imaging (MRI) and genetics.
The successful applicants will be involved in the application of
neuroimaging methods using structural and functional magnetic resonance
imaging (MRI) combined with genetic and behavioural data to understand
the brain‘s role in the development and maintenance of obesity.
The research group is part of the IFB Adiposity Diseases, a
multi-disciplinary research centre based at the University of Leipzig.
The PhD positions will be based at the Max Planck Institute for Human
Cognitive and Brain Sciences in the beautiful city of Leipzig.
Both Leipzig‘s long tradition in conducting psychological and
neuroscientific research and the ultra-modern equipment at the Institute
(e.g. one 7T and several 3T MR scanners) provide an environment that
offers new perspectives in neuropsychological research.
Applicants will hold a master degree in one of the following
disciplines: biology, neuroscience, cognitive science, psychology, or
computational
science. Prior experience in the field of neuroimaging and/or
programming skills are of advantage. Sound knowledge of statistics
as well as good IT skills are essential. A good command of written and
spoken English is requested of all applicants.
Please send applications as a single pdf-file to horstmann(a)cbs.mpg.de
<mailto:horstmann@cbs.mpg.de>. Complete applications include cover
letter, CV, letter(s) of recommendation,
and copies of university degree and additional certificates.
Informal enquiries may be made to Dr Annette Horstmann
(horstmann(a)cbs.mpg.de <mailto:horstmann@cbs.mpg.de>) (+49 (0) 341 99 40
22 58).
Deadline for application: until position is filled
The salary is based on the E 13 TV-L salary scale (1/2). In order to
increase the proportion of female staff members, applications from female
scientists are particularly encouraged. Disabled applicants are
preferred if qualification is equal.
Please visit our homepages http://www.cbs.mpg.de
<http://www.cbs.mpg.de/> and http://www.ifb-adipositas.de
<http://www.ifb-adipositas.de/>.
Sincerely,
Dr Annette Horstmann