Fwd: JOB ANNOUNCEMENT (Hamburg, Germany)

FYI Gary Green ---------------- Postdoc Position (E13) in imaging neuroscience of learning and memory. We are seeking a highly motivated and talented Postdoctoral Research Associate to work at the Institute of Systems Neuroscience at the University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf (head Prof. Büchel). The position is located in the research group “Memory and Decision Making” headed by Tobias Sommer (http://www.uke.de/institute/systemische-neurowissenschaften/index_68339.php) and is funded by a collaborative grant with Nico Bunzeck. The project will investigate the functional significance of ventral striatal activity during recognition memory using fMRI and univariate as well as multivariate but also pharmacological approaches. The position is funded by the German research foundation (DFG) and is initially available for 2 years with a possible extension. Salary will be according to German Public service regulations (E13). Candidates should have a Ph.D. (or equivalent) in psychology, biology, neuroscience or a related field. Furthermore, they should be familiar with fMRI and have a strong background in neuroscience of learning and memory. Programming skills (preferably Matlab) are advantageous. The Institute of Systems Neuroscience provides an excellent multidisciplinary and interactive neuroimaging environment with its own physics, psychology and clinical neuroscience groups as well as a research dedicated 3T MR scanner. The position is available immediately and applications will be considered until the position is filled. Candidates should submit a CV, names of two references and a brief statement of research interests by e-mail to Dr. Tobias Sommer at tsommer(a)uke.de <mailto:tsommer@uke.de> For questions or informal inquiries about the position please contact me via email: tsommer(a)uke.de <mailto:tsommer@uke.de>