1 PhD position at the MPI for Biological Cybernetics (MPI-BK), Tübingen,
Germany
One PhD position is available in a joint research project to develop a
highly innovative setup to investigate brain activity during natural arm
and finger movements using functional MRI. Movements are fundamental to
interact with our environment. Their disturbance - for example in stroke
patients - has devastating consequences on all aspects of everyday life.
While it is highly desirable to understand the neural processes
underlying even simple movements, this is an extremely challenging task
due to the space constraints in MR scanners and the co-occurrence of
motion artifacts in the EPI images.
The successful candidate will join a team consisting of partners at the
TU Munich, University of Ulm and the MPI-BK that develops an integrated
setup to tackle those limitations. His or her main responsibility will
lie on the implementation of novel motion correction schemes for EPI
imaging and the integration of the imaging part into the overall setup.
Applicants should have an MSc in physics and be experienced in MR
imaging. Good programming skills (Matlab/C/C++, favorably Siemens IDEA)
are necessary. They should enjoy working on multidisciplinary topics and
have a general interest in neuroscience.
The MPI-BK provides an excellent multidisciplinary, interactive and
collaborative research environment combining expertise in
neurophysiology (Prof. Nikos Logothetis), psychophysics (Prof. Heinrich
Bülthoff), machine learning (Prof. Bernhard Schölkopf) and MRI
methodology (Prof. Klaus Scheffler).
The position is funded for a period of 3 years according to German
Public service regulations and is immediately available. The Max Planck
Society is an equal opportunity employer: Handicapped individuals are
strongly encouraged to apply, and so are women in areas in which they
are underrepresented. Applications including a CV and a statement of
research interests and experience should be submitted to:
Prof. Klaus Scheffler
Max Planck Institute for Biological Cybernetics
Department of High-field Magnetic Resonance
Spemannstrasse 41
72076 Tübingen, Germany
Email: Tina.Schroeder(a)tuebingen.mpg.de
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