Open PhD Position: Decoding of complex movements from the human brain. University of Oldenburg, Germany. Fellowship: 1500 €/mo. Initially 2yrs. Start date: 04/01/2013. Current brain decoding approaches for motor brain machine interfaces often rely on decoding of simple movement kinematics. One reason for this is that the coding of complex movements in the human cortex is currently poorly understood. The project aims to combine non-invasive and invasive recordings of human brain activity with movement tracking to decode complex movements (e.g. grasping of objects) from brain activity. The position offers an excellent interdisciplinary working environment with opportunities for international research stays. More information on the research in the lab can be found at: http://www.psychology.uni-oldenburg.de/57908.html. Duties on the candidate: * To design, carry out and analyse experiments comprising combined movement tracking and physiological recordings. * To prepare scientific manuscripts on his/her research. Desired experience of the candidate: * Academic Master's or comparable degree and strong experimental and quantitative skills. * Prior experience in one or more of the fields of non-invasive human neurophysiology of the motor system, statistical learning or brain-machine-interfacing would be helpful. Application Applications should include your CV, certificates, and a list of most recent publications. Applications for this position should be sent under identification 'SigCog11'. The University of Oldenburg aims to employ more women in this area and therefore particularly welcomes applications from women. We also welcome applications from disabled persons. PLEASE SEND APPLICATIONS UNTIL FEBRUARY 15th 2013 TO: Electronic (preferred): Professor Dr. Jochem Rieger: Jochem.rieger(a)uni-oldenburg.de Paper: Margrit Jung Dept. of Applied Neurocognitive Psychology Institute of Psychology Oldenburg University 26111 Oldenburg Germany -- Prof. Dr. rer. nat. Jochem Rieger Applied Neurocognitive Knight Lab Psychology Helen Wills Neuroscience Institute Faculty V University of California Carl-von-Ossietzky University 132 Barker Hall 26111 Oldenburg Berkeley, CA 94720-3192 Germany USA Phone: +49(0)4417984533 Fax: +49(0)4417983865